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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Cory on 06 November 2012, 16:26

Title: wheel bearings
Post by: Cory on 06 November 2012, 16:26

so ive ordered some wheel bearings for my 16v hubs. and they are too small.

the outer diameter of the bearings ive recieved is 66mm as described of the item description online, however
they also seem about 5mm too small for my old set of hubs which would make sense, as the old bearings that
came out of the new 16v hubs measure in at 72mm

im presuming that there should be no physical difference between the bearings for the two hubs, except maybe
internal build quality. and that ive been sent the wrong size bearings?

Title: Re: wheel bearings
Post by: Thom89 on 06 November 2012, 17:14

Have you fully removed the old bearing, ie, is the outer part of the bearing still stuck in the hub?

Thom

Title: Re: wheel bearings
Post by: Mr Blue on 06 November 2012, 17:54

Sounds like the wrong part given if they are to small. Avoid bashing the bearings in. Press them in.

Title: Re: wheel bearings
Post by: Cory on 06 November 2012, 19:08

yep, was done on the press at the local garage

Title: Re: wheel bearings
Post by: oakgreener on 06 November 2012, 19:28

I believe the front wheel bearings changed to larger type around '88

Title: Re: wheel bearings
Post by: Cory on 07 November 2012, 02:35

really? any other info?

Title: Re: wheel bearings
Post by: Gambit on 07 November 2012, 08:45

Yep later bearings are larger

 http://www.vwspares.co.uk/g2wheel_drive.php

Title: Re: wheel bearings
Post by: Cory on 07 November 2012, 13:41

oh yeah, thanks for the quick replies guys! - very helpful  :cool: