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MX-5 Hub Nut Dust Caps
micksalt - 26/8/15 at 01:10 PM

So far, I've had no problems finding sources for the parts I need to restore the MX-5 bits going into my Vortx. However, the dust caps (Mazda Part B455-26-071) that prevent dust ingress into the hub nut and wheel bearing are proving very tricky to find in the UK. Any ideas where I might find these?

Thanks in advance.

prawnabie - 26/8/15 at 01:28 PM

autolink?

micksalt - 26/8/15 at 01:31 PM

quote:
Originally posted by prawnabie
autolink?


They've served me well for a lot of bits, but not these. I wonder if it's just a case of measuring the aperture and ordering generic grease caps?

Slimy38 - 26/8/15 at 01:32 PM

Hmm, this post made me think about my donor... I didn't have dust caps on any of the hubs!!

rash12 - 26/8/15 at 01:35 PM

try living 3000.co.uk says theres some on there ?

micksalt - 26/8/15 at 01:40 PM

quote:
Originally posted by rash12
try living 3000.co.uk says theres some on there ?


Is that http://www.living3000.co.uk/ ? What search terms did you use?

micksalt - 26/8/15 at 01:42 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Slimy38
Hmm, this post made me think about my donor... I didn't have dust caps on any of the hubs!!


I had them on three of the hubs, but ended up mashing them on removal due to corrosion. Apart from the seal between the hub, brake-disc and wheel, there's not a lot stopping dust and water getting to the hub nut and subsequently the bearing.

Adamirish - 26/8/15 at 03:12 PM

There was some in the bearing kit I bought for my mx5. If you are replacing the bearings then buy a bearing kit rather than just the bearing. Failing that, ring mx5 parts. Good to deal with and very knowledgable from my dealings with them. In fact, I know I have a bearing in my garage but unsure if it's a kit or not.

Adamirish - 26/8/15 at 03:27 PM

Are these the ones?

http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/front-cover-mk1-25-p-1885.html

micksalt - 26/8/15 at 03:55 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Adamirish
Are these the ones?

http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/front-cover-mk1-25-p-1885.html


Top of the class. How I missed those is beyond me. Thank you very much indeed

Adamirish - 26/8/15 at 04:09 PM

quote:
Originally posted by micksalt
quote:
Originally posted by Adamirish
Are these the ones?

http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/front-cover-mk1-25-p-1885.html


Top of the class. How I missed those is beyond me. Thank you very much indeed


No problem at all. Anything mx5 related just ring them, they are very very good at what they do.