Front wheel hub, from where?

Post by **kit** » 02 Feb 2008, 16:49

I am getting through a few front wheel bearings, 3 in one year, so I am wondering if I need to replace the hub? I have looked online but I don't seem to be having any luck

any suggestions please.

Post by **T'Onion** » 02 Feb 2008, 16:53

do you mean the disc ? if so europarts,gsf,ebay etc

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-CAMPER-TRANSPO ... dZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-CAMPER-TRANSPO ... dZViewItem

Post by **kit** » 02 Feb 2008, 17:00

I think it might be the stub axel bit that the bearing sits on, thanks for that link, that is a good price for disks.

Post by **T'Onion** » 02 Feb 2008, 17:14

try one of the breaker on here

Post by **toomanytoys** » 02 Feb 2008, 18:06

What bearings are you using and are you setting it correctly?? and with good quality grease..

There does seem to be an issue with cheapo bearings..

I doubt very much the sub axle will be at fault as if the bearings are "picking up" and eating themselves then its a bearing quality/lubrication at fault

Post by **Aidan** » 02 Feb 2008, 18:07

the gsf bearings are crap imho, get skf or fag brand next time.

Post by **kit** » 02 Feb 2008, 20:08

The first time they went they were GSF bearings and they had almost disintegrated after 500 miles, but the current set were from a motor factor that was recommended (cant remember who they were) and they were packed with heavy grease normally used on busses and lorries. They were fine last week at the MOT but they started rumbling this afternoon, maybe they just want tightening?

Post by **toomanytoys** » 02 Feb 2008, 23:12

When installing you need to tighten the locknut up quite tight while spinning the wheel by hand.. then you back off until a small "click" can be felt when you hold the top and bottom/side to side to "feel" for play.. then check that the big washer behind the nut can be moved about (slide it up down a bit), it musnt be loose, but it must be able to move.. any tighter than that and its too tight...

Post by **Fritz** » 03 Feb 2008, 00:07

I can only agree with the above comments, the pre-load is the most important factor to consider when adjusting this type of bearing.........

Too much will fcuk it sooner rather than later , with or without grease.

Regards

Fritz,,,,,,,,,,,

Post by **kit** » 03 Feb 2008, 14:09

Ok on closer examination it seems the wheel bearing has worked loose (It was MOTed a week ago and was fine then) and was almost finger tight, so I nipped it up a bit and it is alright for now.

Post by **Other-Power** » 03 Feb 2008, 14:44

kit wrote:Ok on closer examination it seems the wheel bearing has worked loose (It was MOTed a week ago and was fine then) and was almost finger tight, so I nipped it up a bit and it is alright for now.

My be worth taking it to a mechanic!

There is a slight slit on the stub, you have to lock the nut by in denting it into this slit, it shouldnt move or come lose!

Post by **kit** » 03 Feb 2008, 15:56

It was a mechanic that did it last time, and I took it to him this morning to tighten it up, he said maybe I need to get a new nut as the one there might be worn, but he did hit it into the slot for sure this time.

Post by **Other-Power** » 03 Feb 2008, 16:47

Kl,

A new nut comes with the kit, well it did when i got mine

Sounds good.

Jon