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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Front wheel bearings

Posted by: Pugbug Feb 18 2006, 10:18 PM

I took the 914 out for the first time this spring. I sure missed driving it, and had a great ride, but... ...Growling noise from the front. When I got home I felt the wheels and the left front was warm to the touch. Jacked it up and spun the wheel.....noisy bearing.
I'm hoping that I can get bearings locally. Any one know if these are common bearings? I already have seals.

Posted by: hotdgr Feb 18 2006, 10:43 PM

Haven't tried the FLAPS but you can get 'em on eBay for about $25/set.

Posted by: dlo914 Feb 18 2006, 11:25 PM

ive checked if we had the bearings at work (Autozone), we've got Timkens.

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Posted by: Pugbug Feb 19 2006, 09:38 PM

I got the bearing at the nearest auto parts store.....Changed it just in time too!!

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Posted by: Mark Henry Feb 20 2006, 06:41 AM

I got my '67 bus new wheel bearings at Canadian Tire, $10 each for SKF bearings.

Posted by: davep Feb 20 2006, 11:32 AM

IIRC, 914/4 front wheel bearings and seal are the same as the Rabbit/Jetta rear wheel bearings and seals. Cheap enough that there is no excuse for bad or even marginal wheel bearings.

Posted by: Mark Henry Feb 20 2006, 11:46 AM

QUOTE (davep @ Feb 20 2006, 01:32 PM)
IIRC, 914/4 front wheel bearings and seal are the same as the Rabbit/Jetta rear wheel bearings and seals. Cheap enough that there is no excuse for bad or even marginal wheel bearings.

That's a good one Dave.

I'd nominate this for classic thread status just for that one post.

Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 20 2006, 02:17 PM

Answer be yes... common.

Posted by: Dead Air Feb 20 2006, 03:54 PM

QUOTE (Mark Henry @ Feb 20 2006, 04:41 AM)
I got my '67 bus new wheel bearings at Canadian Tire, $10 each for SKF bearings.

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That sounds like a good idea, $20 bucks for the bearings and $80 for a new passport!

Posted by: Mark Henry Feb 20 2006, 04:26 PM

QUOTE (Dead Air @ Feb 20 2006, 05:54 PM)

QUOTE (Mark Henry @ Feb 20 2006, 04:41 AM)
I got my '67 bus new wheel bearings at Canadian Tire, $10 each for SKF bearings.

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That sounds like a good idea, $20 bucks for the bearings and $80 for a new passport!

You don't need a passport to get into Canada...just to go home