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  1. The MoffMeister

    Thrust bearing!!

    Hi all have just brought a uprated sachs paddle clutch and mechanic says i need to get thrust bearing to, now are these a standard part or can you get uprated ones to and any good places to get them from?? cheers
  2. dainott2105

    wheel bearing change

    anyone bought or priced up a wheel bearing recently, front near side (passenger) is noisy on mine so got to purchase one. Also is it a DIY or are special tools needed for the job. cheers folks
  3. Quick wheel bearing query

    Need to get the rear wheel bearings done (2ltr 8v R-reg) and ive been to a few garages to get rough idea of prices and when they would be able to take my car. BUT i have have been asked whether the bearings are one piece or two piece. Unfortunately im not too sure :confused: (my technical...
  4. Wheel bearing replacment.... damaged hub !

    Went to pick the R up from the dealer last night after having the wheel bearing replaced.... Got there at 4.55pm, only to be told that they were still working on it.... 2mins later the work shop manager came out to tell me that the car would be immobile over night.... From what he said...
  5. Cost of replacing front wheel bearing on LCR

    Have just been getting prices for changing a front wheel bearing on my LCR. Main dealer wants £110 (inc vat) to supply and fit. Local Independant was £105 (inc vat) to supply and fit, but won't fit a part I supply due to warranty issues. Going to get some other prices from local garages...
  6. AndyC567

    Would you expect changing wheel to exaggerate Wheel Bearing noise?

    Hi all, Would you guys expect changing a wheel to exaggerate wheel bearing noise ? For a while now, I have heard a slight noise from what I think is my front left hand wheel bearing, even in a straight line on the motorway. Not sure really! My dealer once told me it was only tyre noise...
  7. Balf2k

    Very noisy release bearing after Helix clutch :-(

    I got my car back yesterday after having a Helix autosport clutch / single lightened flywheel and Quaife diff fitted, car feels much better now but.... When the clutch pedal is up it sounds like a tractor, the noise goes when the clutch pedal is down. This only seems to be a problem at under...
  8. storeyd

    Wheel Bearing?

    Last week I posted up a question regarding the ever louder droning noise from my LCR. This happens above 30mph when the steering is straight or turned to the right. When turned to the left it is not as bad. I changed the well worn P-Zeros on the front for new F1's yesterday and the noise is...
  9. storeyd

    Tyre noise or wheel bearing?

    Done a search on this and each case is different. Does anyone know what this noise is on my LCR (40k on clock)..... All four of my tyres are the standard P-Zeros and are all on the limit. The fronts seem to be below the limit across the centre. The droning noise happens over 20mph and...
  10. PhilW

    Photo Request - Suspension Top Mount Bearing

    What do these look like? I just ordered some from ECP and they look like rubber doughnuts. 7.50plus vat. Sound about right? Any help would be good. Cheers.
  11. Gearbox or Wheel Bearing??

    Hi guys been a LCR owner for 10 mths having owned 67 cars previous and i have to say non have compared to this 2002 29000 miler i have now!!!And what an awesome web site and bunch of geezers you is :)...Need to pick ya brains on a problem..i keep noticing on islands or right hand turns an...
  12. sargey

    How do i change a wheel bearing?

    Anyone got any ideas?
  13. leegt5

    If you ever replace steering column top bearing...

    Be very very careful when trying to put back on the piece you have to chisel off.... I followed the Elsawin guide using the steering nut, and ended up cross threading the steering column thread.....with only about 3 lines of thread left could only find a plumbing nut that would hold the...
  14. midgetgem

    Rear wheel bearing

    Hi, Have a noisy rear drivers side wheel bearing (i think) and just want to know how easy they are to change. D.I.Y or garage? Cheers
  15. PhilW

    Wheel Bearing Help

    Ddrivers side wheel needs doing this weekend and was wondering what is needed exactly. Getting this from ECP... DANSK n/a 628440830 FRONT WHEEL BEARING KIT GO2/GO3/JE2/VE/GCAB/CO/PA £16.80 Is that it? Any help would be welcomed. :D
  16. How easy is it to do a rear wheel bearing?

    Guys, I've got my rear wheel bearing droning on, its only 6 quid or something so i bought a kit from ECP.... How easy are they to do? Done them on a mates clio before and they fell out when we took the drum off :lol: mines a 1.0mpi......mk2 1997, with drums :redface: Haynes...
  17. ibiza_95

    help neded... inner race of bearing stuck on axel? ideas?

    changing my rear bearings on a mk2 ibiza and the bearings on one f the wheels has stuck. it shattered so i changed it but when it broke the inner part of the bearing has staed on the stub axel, i cant get it off with brut force or by trying to prize(SP) it off with a screw driver. now i dont...
  18. ibiza_95

    Rear wheel bearing how to tell ifits gone

    Is there any easy way to tell if you need t change youre rear wheel bearings? i think mine are 'wering'... 'wiiiring' if you can imagine what i mean, but the wheel isnt wobbly on its axel. Thanks in advance
  19. Toledo TDi wheel bearing

    I say wheel bearing but I'm not entirely sure. Basically over the past few days, when i reach motorway speed (75~80mph) a whining noise starts. Its not very loud, but the pitch of it is very intrusive. It sounds like something resonating in the wind, but i dont think it is. The pitch of it...
  20. CupraTgirl

    Wheel Bearing or Tyre Rubbing?

    Hiya everyone I dont know if anyone remembers me writing a post about what i thought was my wheel bearing going? Well i think someone posted back saying that this droaning noise i hear when i drive could be my tyre rubbing? Well its still doing it but its louder and more constant. I have...
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