Excess heat without noise is most likely a brake, not bearing problem. The hub cap should not be touching the bearing cap anyway. Maybe an incorrect cap.

Dennis

----- Original Message -----
From: Robin <robindavies@GMAIL.COM>
Date: Tuesday, July 18, 2006 1:03 pm
Subject: Melting Hubcap?!

> Vanagoniacs,
>
> Been noticing a melting plastic smell when I exit the bus lately and
> yesterday I noticed that the plastic wheel cover, drivers side front
> wheel was melted where it contacts the center of the wheel. Seems a
> little too hot for normal use right? Should I be checking my wheel
> bearings? Any other ideas?
>
> TIA!
>
> R.
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