m1c Posted October 12, 2007 Report Posted October 12, 2007 it wobbles away when you grab and shake he top and bottom of the wheel? if thats the case, is there anyone around Berkshire with a spare bearing set as im stuggling to get a set from the local factors etc! unless Hellfrauds sell em? or are capris too old for them? mic
flyingbanana Posted October 12, 2007 Report Posted October 12, 2007 yes normally....assuming the nut is tight enough....most car factors should have the bearings
Smudger105e Posted October 12, 2007 Report Posted October 12, 2007 There are bearig suppliers that will be able to get soem for you, they are all over the place. Local to me are trant Valley Bearings and Transmissions, they got front wheel bearing for my Anglia.
jimbo Posted October 12, 2007 Report Posted October 12, 2007 It's a long shot, but Halfords in Aylesbury has a guy there owns a Capri. He might be able to make the neccesary happen. Though Aylesbury is only convenient if you're in the east of Berkshire. Keep trying the factors. I got one for my Mk2 today on my third phone call.
bomber1 Posted October 12, 2007 Report Posted October 12, 2007 how close is farnbrough to u? as camberly auto factors on the hawley lane farnbrough are very good for osf parts
m1c Posted October 12, 2007 Author Report Posted October 12, 2007 farnbrough is a bit of a trek (im just outside Reading) but Camberly is only half hour away, will give em a ring in the morning an see what they say cheers never thought of them
m1c Posted October 12, 2007 Author Report Posted October 12, 2007 actually probably sounds stupid but i never changed a wheel bearing before.... i cant imagine it being that hard?
jimbo Posted October 12, 2007 Report Posted October 12, 2007 The hardest parts are keeping everything nice, clean and grit free and putting your brake calipers back on, if you've forgotten to pack them.
Jay_harrier Posted October 12, 2007 Report Posted October 12, 2007 If they're taper bearings you'll get away with repacking them with grease and nipping them up. You'll get by for a day or two - as long as they're not breaking up or have flats on the rollers. Try CAFCO, I'm sure there must be one in Maidenhead, Bracknell, Reading or Wokingham. Or as already said give one of the bearing specialist a shout, they'll be a standard Q&H set that will do the job. edit/ http://www.iberkshire.co.uk/profile/57170/Wokingham/Cafco-Automotive-Ltd/
Guest pooface Posted October 12, 2007 Report Posted October 12, 2007 farnbrough is a bit of a trek (im just outside Reading) but Camberly is only half hour away, will give em a ring in the morning an see what they say cheers never thought of them And unless i am being thick farnbrough is 5 min away from camberly LOL
m1c Posted October 12, 2007 Author Report Posted October 12, 2007 farnbrough is a bit of a trek (im just outside Reading) but Camberly is only half hour away, will give em a ring in the morning an see what they say cheers never thought of them And unless i am being thick farnbrough is 5 min away from camberly LOL is it?! ive only been living down ere for a few years (yorkshire lad) and only reason i go to Camberly is for Blackbushe market on the odd weekend! ive seen signs for Farnbrough but never been but as its further than Camberly im guessing it might be a bit more convient if i stick to where i know!
m1c Posted October 14, 2007 Author Report Posted October 14, 2007 ok so ive been an found me a bearing. taken the wheel off. the big nut on the hub was loose (behind split pin) so took it all off. the bearings actually looked ok.... this is where im probably gonna make myself look stupid but because they were still nice an shiney and the grease wasnt that dirty i assumed they were pretty new so put a new handful of grease in it and put back together again (didnt actually take the old bearing out). i tightened the big bolt back up and put a new chunky split pin in. wheel on and no movement but the drive after was awful, ok below 20mph but go a bit faster and turn right and it judders and you really have to grip the steering wheel! so really, should i have just put the new bearing in and that probably solve it or could it be something more? on inspection i cant see any damaged/worn parts behind the wheel and the steering rack has newish gaiters on so someones had a tinker there before it seems. any ideas?
Anglia68 Posted October 14, 2007 Report Posted October 14, 2007 How tight did you do the big nut ? It should be done up to 27lbs and then backed off by a 3rd of a turn, according to Haynes that is,I just do mine by feel.
m1c Posted October 14, 2007 Author Report Posted October 14, 2007 How tight did you do the big nut ?It should be done up to 27lbs and then backed off by a 3rd of a turn, according to Haynes that is,I just do mine by feel. by feel. the wheel was free to spin but there was no wobble when grabbing it for a shake like there was before i took the wheel off
jimbo Posted October 14, 2007 Report Posted October 14, 2007 I've been taught that rather than go by torque, go for a tiny amount of play in the wheel. Literally, just the tiniest amount though.
puddy Posted October 14, 2007 Report Posted October 14, 2007 ok so ive been an found me a bearing. taken the wheel off. the big nut on the hub was loose (behind split pin) so took it all off. the bearings actually looked ok.... this is where im probably gonna make myself look stupid but because they were still nice an shiney and the grease wasnt that dirty i assumed they were pretty new so put a new handful of grease in it and put back together again (didnt actually take the old bearing out). i tightened the big bolt back up and put a new chunky split pin in. wheel on and no movement but the drive after was awful, ok below 20mph but go a bit faster and turn right and it judders and you really have to grip the steering wheel! so really, should i have just put the new bearing in and that probably solve it or could it be something more? on inspection i cant see any damaged/worn parts behind the wheel and the steering rack has newish gaiters on so someones had a tinker there before it seems. any ideas? When you got back after road test,did you jack it back up and see if the wheel span freely ? Threads like this worry me with lay people doing this kind of work on there cars puddy
m1c Posted October 15, 2007 Author Report Posted October 15, 2007 When you got back after road test,did you jack it back up and see if the wheel span freely ? Threads like this worry me with lay people doing this kind of work on there cars puddy no i had to leave it an get ready for work so will find out today when ive had a sleep. lay people?
Retromotorsport Posted October 15, 2007 Report Posted October 15, 2007 while your checking the wheel... check the TCA ball joint and TRE ball joint .. was there a rumbling sound before you pulled it all apart? Wheel bearing tightning tip on new bearings... long socket and bare skin.. grip the socket and spin the wheel as you tighten .. do nut you a ratchet or breaker bar, thats for FWD cars. Check for play after a few miles. Old bearings, instead of bare skin, oily skin
Retromotorsport Posted October 15, 2007 Report Posted October 15, 2007 lay people? Puddy's probably commenting on you sig text.. " i have no idea what i'm doing" .. And it is scary when you read threads like this, Always reminds me of the time someone came in and asked for a 710 for her engine, "a 710 ?" "yeah it goes on the top of the engine thingie" "I've never heard of a 710.. is it a part number " "I don't know but my mates car is outside and she has one " "show me" So off we go.. opens her mates bonnet, and she points to ........... The OIL cap... (turn your monitor upside down ) Honestly if you havnt a clue dont attempt it without at least following the Haynes manual.. and if your still not sure, book it into a garage, if theres a mechanic there whos 40, or over he'll of worked on these before. its safer to spend a 100 quid or so than see your car being dragged on the back of a truck from a ditch or wall ..
m1c Posted October 16, 2007 Author Report Posted October 16, 2007 aye fair point about the sig! found its not actually the bearing, its the big bush in the track control arms! had it up on the ramps at mr. clutch dont look too hard to change
Retromotorsport Posted October 16, 2007 Report Posted October 16, 2007 didnt think it would be the bearing .. so what are you calling the "big bush" ... inner (goes into x-member) outer (the anti roll bar goes though it ) or the ball joint ( the leg bolts onto this )
m1c Posted October 16, 2007 Author Report Posted October 16, 2007 the anti roll bar one (big one in middle of arm)
Retromotorsport Posted October 16, 2007 Report Posted October 16, 2007 theres no way that would cause the wheel to feel like a wheel bearing ,, you should just have forward and back play with that bush gone ... Like i said ..check the ball joints too .. they are the dangerous ones, the bushes just mean things go wobbly , the ball joints means accident, as the wheel jams itself in the arch and spits you in any direction it fancies .
m1c Posted October 16, 2007 Author Report Posted October 16, 2007 to be fair ive never really tinkered with an osf before, ive only ever come across a dodgy wheel bearing so thats why i guessed at that! never even thought about a bush or anything but its all a learning curve cheers
Guest cortinamad-gonetoo Posted October 16, 2007 Report Posted October 16, 2007 still make sure youve not over tightened the wheel bearing as thats dangerous too and as above check all steering joints it coulbe the wheel bearing was originally loose too giving you the up/down movement plus id check the other side too
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