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Front wheel bearing
« on: 17 December 2011, 18:50:08 »
Hi all looks very much like my front wheel bearing is trying to escape started knocking whilst travelling and got progressively worse as i limped home on inspection wheel looks to be sat at an angel and is certainly knocking when rocked. Question is would this be a job that i could under take or would it need garage surgery.  Also where would be the best most reasonable place in which to source a part. Many thanks guys and  merry Christmas to you all  :y :y :y :y
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Re: Front wheel bearing
« Reply #1 on: 17 December 2011, 18:52:01 »
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Re: Front wheel bearing
« Reply #2 on: 17 December 2011, 18:52:28 »
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Re: Front wheel bearing
« Reply #3 on: 17 December 2011, 18:59:03 »
Might need garage surgery to press the bearing out and to press the new bearing back in.
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Re: Front wheel bearing
« Reply #4 on: 17 December 2011, 19:04:49 »
Hi Rob if i ring these guys on monday and can get it delivered quickly you fancy doing it one day next week.  :y
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Re: Front wheel bearing
« Reply #5 on: 17 December 2011, 19:11:30 »
Quote from: Michael2.6 on 17 December 2011, 18:59:03
Might need garage surgery to press the bearing out and to press the new bearing back in.

Front ones come complete with a hub ;)
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Re: Front wheel bearing
« Reply #6 on: 17 December 2011, 19:12:45 »
Quote from: ferretavfc on 17 December 2011, 19:04:49
Hi Rob if i ring these guys on monday and can get it delivered quickly you fancy doing it one day next week.  :y
Not a problem Steve :y
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Re: Front wheel bearing
« Reply #7 on: 17 December 2011, 19:17:18 »
Thanks Rob will ring them first thing Monday then make  arrangements with you,will contact you monday night Steve
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Re: Front wheel bearing
« Reply #8 on: 17 December 2011, 19:18:51 »
Quote from: ferretavfc on 17 December 2011, 19:17:18
Thanks Rob will ring them first thing Monday then make  arrangements with you,will contact you monday night Steve
OK mate :)
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Re: Front wheel bearing
« Reply #9 on: 18 December 2011, 09:31:38 »
A lot of us have used those Conti bearings in the past with no issues...however lately, there have been more than a few reports of a lot of play in them...

So be aware.
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Re: Front wheel bearing
« Reply #10 on: 18 December 2011, 10:06:10 »
Quote from: Jimbob on 18 December 2011, 09:31:38
A lot of us have used those Conti bearings in the past with no issues...however lately, there have been more than a few reports of a lot of play in them...

So be aware.
Indeed. Fitted one at Newent, which replaced one a couple of months old. Both contitech from bpb. Both had play when torqued correctly. Even the usual trick of over torquing couldnt sqeaze the play out. Seems to be a tolerance issue between the inner race surfaces.
So not recommended. Others also had issues. AA and Entwood perhaps...?


There was talk of a guy working for Skf that might be able to supply. Did anything come of it?
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Re: Front wheel bearing
« Reply #11 on: 18 December 2011, 10:15:57 »
Yes, AA as well iirc..

Entwood's was QH I think?

Sure there was a few others too....
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Re: Front wheel bearing
« Reply #12 on: 18 December 2011, 10:34:38 »
Quote from: Jimbob on 18 December 2011, 10:15:57
Yes, AA as well iirc..

Entwood's was QH I think?

Sure there was a few others too....

Mark managed to tighten mine up.
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Re: Front wheel bearing
« Reply #13 on: 18 December 2011, 10:36:25 »
To the OP (Steve). Euro carparts do an SNR front hub assembly (same quality as SKF) for £102. Part # 628720080.
Regarding my original link, I can only comment on my experience with them. :)
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Re: Front wheel bearing
« Reply #14 on: 18 December 2011, 12:44:10 »
Hi Rob GSF got them for £50.00 + pounds have found there parts very good in the past -- unless people know different so will contact them tomorrow then hopefully will pick up on way home from work.
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