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Title: are the center caps on the monza and monza II's the same size??
Post by: NEWEY on October 29, 2009, 07:18:43 pm: my monza II are going in for there refurb the weekend they didnt come with center caps will the ones off my 17" fit???

thanks

P.S my 17" will be up for sale soon if anyone is interested :smiley:
Title: Re: are the center caps on the monza and monza II's the same size??
Post by: Top Cat on October 29, 2009, 07:38:37 pm: This may sound daft Tom, why dont you just try them. :laugh:
Title: Re: are the center caps on the monza and monza II's the same size??
Post by: NEWEY on October 29, 2009, 08:04:00 pm: Quote from: Top Cat on October 29, 2009, 07:38:37 pm
This may sound daft Tom, why dont you just try them. :laugh:

because it would mean getting a wheel off to get the center cap out :confused: unless you know of a way to get them out other than taking a wheel off?
Title: Re: are the center caps on the monza and monza II's the same size??
Post by: Top Cat on October 29, 2009, 08:05:19 pm: Ah i see. Perhaps need someone to have a look on Etka for you. :smiley:
Title: Re: are the center caps on the monza and monza II's the same size??
Post by: QD MBE on October 29, 2009, 08:06:22 pm: Is there not a small cut out on the circumference of the cap to get a screwdriver in and flick it out?

Is on my caps.
Title: Re: are the center caps on the monza and monza II's the same size??
Post by: NEWEY on October 29, 2009, 08:12:10 pm: Quote from: stokeballoon on October 29, 2009, 08:06:22 pm
Is there not a small cut out on the circumference of the cap to get a screwdriver in and flick it out?

Is on my caps.

no not on mine :( i had a look earlier
Title: Re: are the center caps on the monza and monza II's the same size??
Post by: QD MBE on October 29, 2009, 08:17:50 pm: Quote from: NEWEY on October 29, 2009, 08:12:10 pm
Quote from: stokeballoon on October 29, 2009, 08:06:22 pm
Is there not a small cut out on the circumference of the cap to get a screwdriver in and flick it out?

Is on my caps.

no not on mine :( i had a look earlier

Real pain in the bum that!
:sad1:
Title: Re: are the center caps on the monza and monza II's the same size??
Post by: NEWEY on October 29, 2009, 08:18:58 pm: Quote from: stokeballoon on October 29, 2009, 08:17:50 pm
Quote from: NEWEY on October 29, 2009, 08:12:10 pm
Quote from: stokeballoon on October 29, 2009, 08:06:22 pm
Is there not a small cut out on the circumference of the cap to get a screwdriver in and flick it out?

Is on my caps.

no not on mine :( i had a look earlier

Real pain in the bum that!
:sad1:

tell me about it. at least they cant be nicked i suppose :signLOL: althought i could do with knowing so i can order some if needs be
Title: Re: are the center caps on the monza and monza II's the same size??
Post by: NB07 on October 29, 2009, 08:23:14 pm: i havent got that on mine either dave. but have notice a small white mark on 2 of em which im not happy about, looks like the start of the worm :sad1:
Title: Re: are the center caps on the monza and monza II's the same size??
Post by: Garth on October 29, 2009, 09:42:10 pm: They are the same part number :happy2:

I've just replaced all 4 of mine from VW. Â£20 the lot
Title: Re: are the center caps on the monza and monza II's the same size??
Post by: NEWEY on October 29, 2009, 10:10:56 pm: Quote from: Garth on October 29, 2009, 09:42:10 pm
They are the same part number :happy2:

I've just replaced all 4 of mine from VW. Â£20 the lot

thats great. thanks for your help :happy2:
Title: Re: are the center caps on the monza and monza II's the same size??
Post by: RedRobin on October 30, 2009, 11:15:06 am: ....

The centre caps fit both Monza 17's and 18's - I've got a set of both wheels for sale plus a loose set of new VW caps which fit both.