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leftofcentre
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Just finished changing the rear bearings. Took me all day! 
very good useful info on the main site, however i was unaware that a Hydraulic Megaton press would be reqd 
I'll just nip to Halfords to see if they have one......
......No, didnt think they would.
Bearing came off in the end by a drift, brute force and a lump hammer.
The puller broke on me and couldnt get the inner bearing shell of one of the hubs, so had to rebuild the new one around it. (removed cage, inserted roller bearings one by one).
Will do for now but will need a new hub next time.
The lesson to be learnt here is next time, get a garage to replace em. May aswell if a Press is reqd. Dont know that many folk that has one at home
Soo, tomorrows task is the Centre Prop bearing. Just 1 day to do it before the misses needs the car for tues morning. see ye later ............... 
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Paul B
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Re: Wheel bearings from Hell!
« Reply #1 on: Jan 8th, 2006, 8:46pm » |
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on Jan 8th, 2006, 7:41pm, leftofcentre wrote:| The lesson to be learnt here is next time, get a garage to replace em. May aswell if a Press is reqd. |
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Good advice really, and the exact same conclusion I came to.
Grotty job. 
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leftofcentre
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Re: Wheel bearings from Hell!
« Reply #2 on: Jan 8th, 2006, 8:51pm » |
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and is the centre bearing a grotty job aswel?
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Paul B
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Re: Wheel bearings from Hell!
« Reply #3 on: Jan 8th, 2006, 9:25pm » |
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Couldn't tell you mate. I've not done mine.
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nuttyscorp
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Re: Wheel bearings from Hell!
« Reply #4 on: Jan 8th, 2006, 10:20pm » |
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on Jan 8th, 2006, 8:51pm, leftofcentre wrote:| and is the centre bearing a grotty job aswel? |
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should be a fairly easy job, not done the one on my scorp yet, but just reconditioned the prop on my mk2 project, and i will be surprised if there are any major differences, no press needed on this one!
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Russ
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Re: Wheel bearings from Hell!
« Reply #5 on: Jan 9th, 2006, 11:22am » |
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Judging by the site, prop removal looks a real headache, what with the exhaust system needing moved or partially removed, the heatshields taken off , then the need for careful reassembly of the prop securing bolts for balancing, Phew! Without a hoist or pit it looks a real pain.
Keep us informed.
My propshaft is a tad wobbly with vibration between 30-50mph I'm unsure if it's the centre bearing on the way out or it has been taken off in the past and has not been replaced in the exact original position.
I'm tempted to try the old faithful " jubilee clip" cure ( which I read in a 1980's Car Mechanic magazine ) for an out of balance propshaft.
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leftofcentre
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Re: Wheel bearings from Hell!
« Reply #6 on: Jan 9th, 2006, 5:37pm » |
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Centre Bearing done! Took aprox half a day to do.
Did it in my garage with just axle stands.
Worst bit was probably removing the Exhaust Rubber Hoops. They are a pig and good for rapping the old knuckles! Bit of grease sorted them out tho.
Heat sheilds came off piece of cake.
All in all not as bad as wheel bearings actually. 
Prop shaft isnt that heavy as i imagined.
Old bearing doesnt appear to be that worn so i guess the vibes i feel are the propshaft being out of balance.
Whats this Jubilee clip thing + how does one know where to put it?
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leftofcentre
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Re: Wheel bearings from Hell!
« Reply #7 on: Jan 9th, 2006, 7:34pm » |
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In fact i have had a very fruitfull wkend!
Changed Rear Bearings, propshaft centre bearing, Steering Gaiters, Sunroof Assy (Thanks Highlander, fits perfectly), Completely stripped + Resprayed Bonnet.
Not bad for a home mechanic in a household garage with Axle Stands eh!
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Re: Wheel bearings from Hell!
« Reply #8 on: Jan 9th, 2006, 10:04pm » |
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Yep, well done , has the propshaft vibration disappeared after reassembly and fitment of the new bearing ? how was the centre bearing rubber housing ?
Sorry for the third degree but not many members have done this procedure 
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Re: Wheel bearings from Hell!
« Reply #9 on: Jan 9th, 2006, 10:13pm » |
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Vibes arent as bad but still there. Old bearing felt a bit "gritty" under inspection but not much play eveident. prop shaft in remarkeable good condition with all UJ's very smooth. Think heatshields do a good job of keeping it clean.
Be careful with your fingers on the Heatsheild + the nuts that hold them up. The edges are like razors.
Rubber housing was clean and in good condition.
Reckon prev owners might have done the same job at some stage and put the balanced bolts in different holes, hence still slight vibration.
I will live with it now tho i think. I had a MK 2 Granny that had the same Vibes. I like to think of it as the Granny trademark i suppose + it brings back good memories 
After all the moaning about the labour involved, it has to be said that even tho it may be easier to get a garage to do the jobs, atleast doing it urself one knows a proper job has been done.
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