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Offline H Singh

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Ball bearing Mk2 16v?? How and what tools?
« on: 18 October 2011, 08:23 »
Hi guys,

another one of thoses questions! how easy is it to fit a ball bearing (front right)? do i need any type of special tool and has anyone got a thread on a how to?

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Harry

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Re: Ball bearing Mk2 16v?? How and what tools?
« Reply #1 on: 18 October 2011, 08:37 »
whats a ball bearing?  :wink: you mean wheel bearing? if you don´t know what its called i suggest you dont do it. It is diffeicult without a wheel bearing press.  :smiley:
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Offline pigbladder

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Re: Ball bearing Mk2 16v?? How and what tools?
« Reply #2 on: 18 October 2011, 09:46 »
best bet if you can manage ..remove the front hub and take it to a garage and pay them a drink to press it in with thier hydraulic press

Offline H Singh

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Re: Ball bearing Mk2 16v?? How and what tools?
« Reply #3 on: 18 October 2011, 11:03 »
haha yeah wheel bearing ball bearing same thing :p

yeah i thought it maybe a little more difficult than expected..anyone had it done and how much does it cost?

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Re: Ball bearing Mk2 16v?? How and what tools?
« Reply #4 on: 18 October 2011, 11:13 »
whats a ball bearing?  :wink: you mean wheel bearing? if you don´t know what its called i suggest you dont do it. It is diffeicult without a wheel bearing press.  :smiley:

Well it is full of ball bearings  :grin:
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Re: Ball bearing Mk2 16v?? How and what tools?
« Reply #5 on: 18 October 2011, 11:44 »
Needs to be pressed in.

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Re: Ball bearing Mk2 16v?? How and what tools?
« Reply #6 on: 18 October 2011, 12:12 »
take the hub off the car, get the old bearing out and take it into a garage, i did. cost me £10

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Re: Ball bearing Mk2 16v?? How and what tools?
« Reply #7 on: 18 October 2011, 16:47 »
yeah tenner seems to be the going rate , id suggest you only buy a good quality bearing like SKF /FAG or one from the dealer , cheapo brands dont last long and you will be doing it again

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Re: Ball bearing Mk2 16v?? How and what tools?
« Reply #8 on: 19 October 2011, 11:51 »
cheers guys got this sorted yday and was £9.50

thanks for all the help