| Subject: | Re: Seizing(?) wheel bearing advice? |
| From: | Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM> |
| Date: | Sun, 18 Apr 2021 07:42:17 -0400 |
A machine shop should be able to build it up and machine down to spec. In my desperate thought I would spot weld it if fits true and not too loose on the spindle as “get home” method.
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> Wiadomość napisana przez Alex MeVay <alex@mevay.org> w dniu 4/17/21, o godz. 18:53:
>
> Have a look at these photos:
>
> https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/2169623.jpg
> https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/2169622.jpg
>
> Am I interpreting the markings correctly that my outer wheel bearing
> has been seizing occasionally and that the inner race has been
> spinning on the spindle?
>
> I am planning to replace the outer bearing now, though the new bearing
> is still a little loose on the spindle. Is there anything I can do
> today to help prevent the problem? Is the only permanent fix a new
> spindle/upright?
>
> I'm planning to do new LBJs, pads, bearings, and rotors next year, but
> It would be great if I can make it 'til then on this spindle.
>
> Any advice I can get in the next few hours would be awesome.
>
> (I got here after noticing a funny sound at ~30mph on rough roads, and
> some bearing play.)
>
> Thanks all,
>
> Alex