What tool to remove dust caps?

[guitarpete247]

I have just horlicks 1 of my My link trying to remove it to get crank off. I've never had a problem before but yesterday it was on so tight it caused me to bend a steel washer held in pliers and a small (cheap spanner). I don't think there is a proper tool for the job but what does anyone else use?

And, I know this should be in the wanted of classified (and I'll put it there as well), does anyone have a spare ?

 

[NormanD]

try a 20p piece and the pliers

 

[tyred]

I was going to suggest a penny but 20p would be 20 times better!

 

[Zoiders]

Try tightening it slightly first to break any gunge clinging to the threads.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

try a 20p piece and the pliers

+1. If not a small screwdriver placed at the left hand of the gap and tap it with a hammer.

 

[guitarpete247]

I was out in the garage in shorts and no money with me so that didn't occur to me I think I'll leave either a 1p or 20p piece in my toolbox for next time. Thanks

 

[Angelfishsolo]

I was out in the garage in shorts and no money with me so that didn't occur to me I think I'll leave either a 1p or 20p piece in my toolbox for next time. Thanks

Must say when I first saw the topic title I thought about inner tube dustcaps

 

[Angelfishsolo]

I was out in the garage in shorts and no money with me so that didn't occur to me I think I'll leave either a 1p or 20p piece in my toolbox for next time. Thanks

Money is your friend