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Title: Good mechanic wanted for wheel bearing
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 14 June 2009, 14:17:14
It may seem very odd me asking for help, but here goes.

I have full confidence with Omega engines, especially V6 - however, I do not excel with suspension work.

My MV6 needs a rear wheel bearing which I understand is a pig of a job.

Any takers? Paid job of course....  :y
Title: Re: Good mechanic wanted for wheel bearing
Post by: Miggy24 on 14 June 2009, 14:21:16
Well help if you put ur details down on your profile so people know where you live :y
Title: Re: Good mechanic wanted for wheel bearing
Post by: serek on 14 June 2009, 14:26:59
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Well help if you put ur (I'm just lazy, can't be bothered to type 'you are') details down on your profile so people know where you live :y
James been here for long time so most of members know where hi live :D
can help but long way to go, hope you will fund someone local who can help
Title: Re: Good mechanic wanted for wheel bearing
Post by: KillerWatt on 14 June 2009, 17:58:47
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It may seem very odd me asking for help, but here goes.

I have full confidence with Omega engines, especially V6 - however, I do not excel with suspension work.

My MV6 needs a rear wheel bearing which I understand is a pig of a job.

Any takers? Paid job of course....  :y
I hate getting covered in crap as a general rule, but bring it over to North Hampshire and I'll reduce the book time on replacement for that...because they are a piece of pi$$ to do.

In fact, you want to change both sides (if one has failed, the other isn't far behind), and they are cheap.
Title: Re: Good mechanic wanted for wheel bearing
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 14 June 2009, 18:00:35
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It may seem very odd me asking for help, but here goes.

I have full confidence with Omega engines, especially V6 - however, I do not excel with suspension work.

My MV6 needs a rear wheel bearing which I understand is a pig of a job.

Any takers? Paid job of course....  :y
I hate getting covered in crap as a general rule, but bring it over to North Hampshire and I'll reduce the book time on replacement for that...because they are a piece of pi$$ to do.

In fact, you want to change both sides (if one has failed, the other isn't far behind), and they are cheap.

Are they really a peice of piss to do mate?

I've read horror stories from others on here - which is why I elected not to do it myself!

Title: Re: Good mechanic wanted for wheel bearing
Post by: KillerWatt on 14 June 2009, 18:49:54
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It may seem very odd me asking for help, but here goes.

I have full confidence with Omega engines, especially V6 - however, I do not excel with suspension work.

My MV6 needs a rear wheel bearing which I understand is a pig of a job.

Any takers? Paid job of course....  :y
I hate getting covered in crap as a general rule, but bring it over to North Hampshire and I'll reduce the book time on replacement for that...because they are a piece of pi$$ to do.

In fact, you want to change both sides (if one has failed, the other isn't far behind), and they are cheap.

Are they really a peice of piss to do mate?

I've read horror stories from others on here - which is why I elected not to do it myself!

The ease of any job depends on two major factors.

1. Your ability to think laterally
2. Your level of common sense.

I say they are a piece of pi$$ to do because I know how it works, but that doesn't follow that it is a piece of pi$$ for somebody who cannot think laterally.

The only "specialised" tool you will need is a bearing puller, the rest can be done with a two bob toolbox that you buy from Halfords.
Title: Re: Good mechanic wanted for wheel bearing
Post by: Dazzler on 14 June 2009, 19:03:04
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It may seem very odd me asking for help, but here goes.

I have full confidence with Omega engines, especially V6 - however, I do not excel with suspension work.

My MV6 needs a rear wheel bearing which I understand is a pig of a job.

Any takers? Paid job of course....  :y
I hate getting covered in crap as a general rule, but bring it over to North Hampshire and I'll reduce the book time on replacement for that...because they are a piece of pi$$ to do.

In fact, you want to change both sides (if one has failed, the other isn't far behind), and they are cheap.

Are they really a peice of piss to do mate?

I've read horror stories from others on here - which is why I elected not to do it myself!

The ease of any job depends on two major factors.

1. Your ability to think laterally
2. Your level of common sense.

I say they are a piece of pi$$ to do because I know how it works, but that doesn't follow that it is a piece of pi$$ for somebody who cannot think laterally.

The only "specialised" tool you will need is a bearing puller, the rest can be done with a two bob toolbox that you buy from Halfords.
Can you do a How To for us all then ;)
Title: Re: Good mechanic wanted for wheel bearing
Post by: KillerWatt on 14 June 2009, 19:15:56
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Can you do a How To for us all then ;)
When mine actually need replacing, I'll quite happily put together a step by step "How To" in PDF, PPT, WMV and DVD format that will be free for everybody.

If you want it before that, cover the cost of the bearings and I'll do the job regardless.
Title: Re: Good mechanic wanted for wheel bearing
Post by: Jimbob on 15 June 2009, 10:19:27
LOL

They are not always a peice of piss, even with bearing pullers...
or the correct vauxhall specific tool.

Sometimes they seize, and require the trailing arm to be removed, much heat applied and bash the bastard out with a sledgehammer.

Not always easy, be glad all yours so far have been  :y
Title: Re: Good mechanic wanted for wheel bearing
Post by: KillerWatt on 15 June 2009, 11:48:21
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Sometimes they seize, and require the trailing arm to be removed, much heat applied and bash the bastard out with a sledgehammer.
That's where common sense and the ability to think outside of the box come in to play ;)
Title: Re: Good mechanic wanted for wheel bearing
Post by: Jimbob on 15 June 2009, 11:51:58
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Sometimes they seize, and require the trailing arm to be removed, much heat applied and bash the bastard out with a sledgehammer.
That's where common sense and the ability to think outside of the box come in to play ;)


If you have a better technique, please share it for all  :y