Dudes,
I've just had my clutch replaced (well, not quite finished yet) and the mechanic tells me that i didn't have a spigot bearing. I should have (i paid for it to be replaced last year when i had the clutch replaced then).
Where can a spigot bearing go to ? Is it possible for it to get lost ? Can a cheap spigot bearing fragment into nothing in the space of a year ?
Im confused.....
Where can a spigot bearing go ?
Moderators: User administrators, Moderators
- ringo
- Registered user
- Posts: 2245
- Joined: 14 Oct 2005, 05:41
- 80-90 Mem No: 1375
- Location: Nottingham
Where can a spigot bearing go ?
Now driving a big bad VW LT Florida.
-
- Registered user
- Posts: 961
- Joined: 09 Oct 2005, 17:27
- 80-90 Mem No: 830
Sounds like there wasn't one in there - they do little work and have nowhere to go!
Diamond Hell
Still Syncro, just much fasterer
Still Syncro, just much fasterer
- Tex Ritter
- Registered user
- Posts: 436
- Joined: 10 Oct 2005, 09:14
- 80-90 Mem No: 1057
- Location: Northumberland.
Re spigot bearing
When my spigot bearing went all that was left was a grey dust and the remains of the outer track.
Don't forget to make sure your spigot shaft is not badly grooved (as can happen when bearing fails).
When you say it is difficult to fit a new bearing, are you sure ALL the old bearing is removed? the thin casing remains of the outer track may still be in situ, thus fouling up the hole for the new bearing to go into.
If the crankshaft hole is badly worn, the only answer would be to fit a new/replacement crankshaft, or possibly have a sleeve made up.
Tex R
Don't forget to make sure your spigot shaft is not badly grooved (as can happen when bearing fails).
When you say it is difficult to fit a new bearing, are you sure ALL the old bearing is removed? the thin casing remains of the outer track may still be in situ, thus fouling up the hole for the new bearing to go into.
If the crankshaft hole is badly worn, the only answer would be to fit a new/replacement crankshaft, or possibly have a sleeve made up.
Tex R
If you never have a route planned ...how can you ever be lost?
Clean it out as best you can (shape a chisel up on a bench grindstone if necessary), as Tex says, the casing or parts of it might still be there, welded to the inside of the flywheel bore. Measure the bore and measure the bearing housing, they should not differ by more than few thou. Deburr any wounds...
If the bore is somewhat sloppy after repair you might be able to get away with using loctite bearing fit. Degrease surfaces throughly before using.
Don't forget to clean and very lightly lube the splines with Moly grease and degrease the flywheel face
If the bore is somewhat sloppy after repair you might be able to get away with using loctite bearing fit. Degrease surfaces throughly before using.
Don't forget to clean and very lightly lube the splines with Moly grease and degrease the flywheel face
The 80-90 Tech Wikipedia Your 1st port of call ![idea! :idea](./images/smilies/idea.gif)
1.9TD Syncro Doka / Syncro Kastenwagen / 16" Kombi Camper
Syncronaut No. 1
![idea! :idea](./images/smilies/idea.gif)
1.9TD Syncro Doka / Syncro Kastenwagen / 16" Kombi Camper
Syncronaut No. 1
- Tex Ritter
- Registered user
- Posts: 436
- Joined: 10 Oct 2005, 09:14
- 80-90 Mem No: 1057
- Location: Northumberland.
Spigot bearing?
I think HarryMann meant crankshaft bore.
If you never have a route planned ...how can you ever be lost?
He did i
ndeed
![Wink :wink:](./images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
The 80-90 Tech Wikipedia Your 1st port of call ![idea! :idea](./images/smilies/idea.gif)
1.9TD Syncro Doka / Syncro Kastenwagen / 16" Kombi Camper
Syncronaut No. 1
![idea! :idea](./images/smilies/idea.gif)
1.9TD Syncro Doka / Syncro Kastenwagen / 16" Kombi Camper
Syncronaut No. 1