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Rear Bearing Change Out, Victim of Poor QC again. |
914Sixer |
Nov 13 2016, 06:16 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,912 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I went out and got started pulling the hubs and stubs for upgrade. Removal went smooth. Bearings had been frozen for days, so they went in with little effort. I was even able to hand press the bearing 1/2 way in. Used the bearing plate to torque it in. Took the hub and it too went about 1/2 way. Used the stub and nut to suck it in the rest of the way. Hand tested it and it felt good. Went around and did the other side and had an equally good install. Ok, so roll the wheels over and put them on. Spin the tire and everything looks good. Grab the tire and shake it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Clunking! So I head around to the other side, same thing only 1/2 as bad as the 1st side. Four hours down the tube!! I just gave up for the day.
I had become of another victim of the poor quality name brand bearing. What a crap shoot. I am going to spend some more money and if seeI can win a the rear wheel bearing roulette. Attached thumbnail(s) |
rudedude |
Nov 13 2016, 06:54 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 511 Joined: 1-January 05 From: minneapolis, mn Member No.: 3,387 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Even with it torqued to 220ft/lbs or so?
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914Sixer |
Nov 13 2016, 07:04 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,912 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Yep, both sides were torqued up correctly.
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rudedude |
Nov 13 2016, 07:05 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 511 Joined: 1-January 05 From: minneapolis, mn Member No.: 3,387 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
What bearings and where were they produced?
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914Sixer |
Nov 13 2016, 07:07 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,912 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Timken bearings Slovakia
Ordered some FAG's a few minutes ago. |
76-914 |
Nov 13 2016, 07:50 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,513 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
Hmmm? Your sure they snugged up Mark? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Kent
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bdstone914 |
Nov 13 2016, 10:07 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,545 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
I see you are using the late 911 hubs. You did add the needed spacer rings, right?
Bruce |
914Sixer |
Nov 13 2016, 10:13 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,912 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Late 911 hubs with 5 mm spacers from Patrick Motorsports on the outboard side of hub.
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