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Howard Prowler Junkie Posts: 1749 From: Valencia, CA, USA Registered: JAN 2005	posted 02-13-2005 01:08 AM I had one center cat that was broken when I replaced the brakes on my Prowler. I read many posts on how to remove the caps, and I did what was posted, but 2 tabs broke off. I looked at the center cap and noticed the remaining tabs were very brittle. Today I went to my local Chrysler dealer to see if it was covered under warranty and the service writer said it was not covered. I told him many Chrysler/Plymouth dealers did replace these caps for many Prowler owners but he said that was not true. I would appreciate it if your center caps were replaced under warranty you could post a reply here. Hopefully this information will help me get the cap replaced. The dealer wanted $91.00 for the cap. Thank you.
Orange unregistered Posts: 1749 From: Valencia, CA, USA Registered: JAN 2005	posted 02-13-2005 02:17 AM Howard, You can find caps on ebay for half that price. There are also dealerships who post on POA for discounts of 10% over cost on parts. Lastly, I would try to fix the broken tabs on the center cap you have..... glue the tabs back with superglue on and use silicone on the back of the tabs for support. Oh, and a word of advice: DON'T USE BLACK SILICONE!!! I learned why the hard way.
tangled up in BLUE Prowler Junkie Posts: 11086 From: New Castle, Ind Registered: DEC 2000	posted 02-13-2005 07:35 AM Howard... ...it is nearly impossible not to break a tab or two....extremely brittle....I had several of them exchanged under warranty in the early days....best bet is Ebay.....cheaper than $91....sometimes a POA classified will have some for sale......I even bought another extra set a couple of years ago just to keep(now I don't use them anymore with the knock offs)....paid $160 for a set of 4.....they can be repaired, although I don't know the details....but I think there are some very instructive threads out there somewhere..... PS....these caps were made at a little factory in Morristown Indiana not too far from where I live....I used to know several of the employees there.... This message has been edited by tangled up in BLUE on 02-13-2005 at 07:39 AM
cmblockhus Prowler Junkie Posts: 2509 From: Manteca, California 95337 Registered: APR 2001	posted 02-13-2005 08:03 AM Howard try other dealers when I was service manager at the chrysler dealer I replace several under warranty and know it can be done and like the guys say $91.00 is way over the top that is about double the retail price. good luck curtis
ALLEY CAT Prowler Junkie Posts: 36093 From: Mesa, Az Registered: JUL 2000	posted 02-13-2005 08:31 AM Howard - I've had several center caps replaced under warranty,,,,,and so have many others in Phoenix area. $91 dollars? Sounds like they want you to buy the pizza for lunch Do a 'search' - MadMax Hot Glue Treatment System for center caps. Hot glue the new caps before installing,,,and put some liquid dish soap on the inner wheel area to lube the spot before putting the caps back on. Now,,,,,,,,,,,am I forgiven?
pumpkin Prowler Junkie Posts: 7907 From: Las Cruces, NM, USA Registered: DEC 2001	posted 02-13-2005 08:45 AM We opted to replaced the center caps with something that looks very nice - aluminum billet center caps. We got them from Jay Harris. ------------------ Current mods: Mopar dual exhaust & front mudflaps; MacMotorsports Air Intake; Real Rod Air Patrol; Graphics by Balistek Designs; ($8) Chrome grille; Chrome tire valve-stem covers; Painted rear bumper lettering; Prowler Pro Gears; Synthetic Oil; Raybestos Ceramic Brake Pads; TGF Door Panel Inserts & Headrest Covers; SheepskinExpress Sheepskin Seatcovers; Grille Light; Pinstriping by Bo Boring; Painted Valve Cover; Window Tinting; Windshield Visor Banner; Front Bumper Removal / Relocation of Front Turn Signal Lights; Real Rod Transmission Cooler Cover, Sill and Carpet Covers, Aero Front Covers and Roadster Rear Pan, rear bumpers removed; rear mudflaps; painted calipers; Prowler Products by Gary Drilled Rotors, front and rear; Painted tach; Jay's Aluminum Billet Center Caps w/shimmers, Chrome Lugnuts and Chrome Radio Bezel Shimmer; Dash Rings; Windshield Wiper Arm Removal; Fender Trim; Speaker Replacement; Painted Plenum; Painted Radiator Crossmember; Painted Rear Mudflaps; Air Patrol graphics; Aluminum engine compartment support bars; PlasmaGlow 7-color LED Underbody Kit; Dash Designs Dash Mat; Airbrushed Rear Trim Panel and Painted Headlight Caps. More 'Pumpkin' photos . . . . . More cars and other stuff New pictures in Personal Scrapbook (02/23/03) "I may have to grow older, but I do not have to grow up!" "The Prowler is not a car to go from Point A to Point B. The Prowler is the Point!"
CTProwler Prowler Junkie Posts: 3915 From: Sherman CT USA Registered: NOV 2002	posted 02-13-2005 02:28 PM Try JEFF, he's a Mopar Parts guy on here. Should be $40 ea. I have around 10 extra in case. I fix them myself. Construction adhesive. Stays pliable. As long as you have the broken pieces no problem. If you can't find one let me know. ------------------ This message has been edited by CTProwler on 02-13-2005 at 02:29 PM
Bama Kat Prowler Junkie Posts: 464 From: Pleasant Grove, AL Registered: OCT 2004	posted 02-13-2005 05:19 PM I have some extras that i bought from Jeff, His price was better than ebay & easier to deal with Mike

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