My first thought was "will the chips mess with seating/removing the
outer bearing race".

If it were me, I'd see/feel if any high spots where the largest metal
chip is and deal with that. Likely with judicious use of a scraper.
Then I'd carefully "smooth out" that corner all the way 'round. (fine
emery cloth?) Looks to me like some of those imperfections *might*
make it a little tough to get bearing race started and pressed in.

As far as the seal goes, seems to me there's lot's of meat there for
it to do its job. But that's a somewhat educated guess.

Neil.

On 3/21/10, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com> wrote:
> OK...Just took some macro pics and posted a new album.  You can see the
> gouge in each one.  Could you guys take another look and advise?  Thanks a
> bunch.
> http://picasaweb.google.com/sandwichhead/NewRotors?feat=directlink
> Michael in San Antonio
> 91GL AT 'Gringo'
> 73 Beetle
>
>
> On Sun, Mar 21, 2010 at 1:19 AM, Jake de Villiers <
> crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Mike, I can't see the chip.   Is there a macro setting on your camera?
>>
>> Seeya, Jake
>>
>>
>>
>>
>

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