Dumb Question Thread - No Flaming Allowed

[BigRussia]

When installing an aftermarket wheel hub, does the clockspring have to be in center position if not running any wires to the wheel? (no horn, airbag wires staying inside hub w/ two 2hm resistors)
The OMP wheel hub I’m installing wont mount with top hole centered (and thus wheel wont be centered) unless i rotate the clockspring left by pushing down on that bottom detent spring to position the two knubs to fit into the centered OMP hub.

Wondering if this would cause any issues, and if it’s a critical concern? Not sure what that bottom detent spring being depressed in that position would do? Would the steering feel weird turning it from off center with the clockspring like that?

(Pic 1 centered clockspring, pic 2 how i need to position it so the hub+wheel mount centered on the locked steering column spline)

[zzyzx85]

I swear I had pictures of what was behind that cover when I replaced the DMTL pump a few years back. I can't seem to find it but it looks like you got it...covered

[AWE46M3]

Sorry about that, I should have been more clear with my response. That photo I posted was just for my record of the car when I replaced the canister assembly, taken before I put the black plastic cover and heat shield back in place. I thought your question was just for the purpose of removal to access the canister for repair.

Thanks for your response nonetheless. Nice to know what’s behind that cover 😄

[PSUEng]

Thanks for the picture. And kudos to you for the proactive maintenance.

I want to make sure I’m not misreading your response - did you remove the plastic housing altogether? If so, no issues leaving the charcoal canister assembly exposed to the heat and elements under the car?


In was planning to drill the 4 rivets out that connect that lower part of the shield to the plastic housing. Assuming there was something behind it, I was going to cover that with some heat tape and call it a day. The fact that there is nothing behind the heat shield complicates that plan….back to the drawing board.

Sorry about that, I should have been more clear with my response. That photo I posted was just for my record of the car when I replaced the canister assembly, taken before I put the black plastic cover and heat shield back in place. I thought your question was just for the purpose of removal to access the canister for repair.

[AWE46M3]

Nothing, just remove it. I replaced my charcoal can 2 years ago; black box comes right off.

Thanks for the picture. And kudos to you for the proactive maintenance.

I want to make sure I’m not misreading your response - did you remove the plastic housing altogether? If so, no issues leaving the charcoal canister assembly exposed to the heat and elements under the car?


In was planning to drill the 4 rivets out that connect that lower part of the shield to the plastic housing. Assuming there was something behind it, I was going to cover that with some heat tape and call it a day. The fact that there is nothing behind the heat shield complicates that plan….back to the drawing board.