

| Subject: | Re: Seizing(?) wheel bearing advice? |
| From: | Chris S |
| Date: | Sun, 18 Apr 2021 07:42:17 -0400 |
A machine shop should be able to build it up and machine down to spec. In my desperate thought I would spot weld it if fits true and not too loose on the spindle as “get home” method. Wysłane z iPhone'a > Wiadomość napisana przez Alex MeVay <alex@mevay.org> w dniu 4/17/21, o godz. 18:53: > > Have a look at these photos: > > https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/2169623.jpg > https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/2169622.jpg > > Am I interpreting the markings correctly that my outer wheel bearing > has been seizing occasionally and that the inner race has been > spinning on the spindle? > > I am planning to replace the outer bearing now, though the new bearing > is still a little loose on the spindle. Is there anything I can do > today to help prevent the problem? Is the only permanent fix a new > spindle/upright? > > I'm planning to do new LBJs, pads, bearings, and rotors next year, but > It would be great if I can make it 'til then on this spindle. > > Any advice I can get in the next few hours would be awesome. > > (I got here after noticing a funny sound at ~30mph on rough roads, and > some bearing play.) > > Thanks all, > > Alex
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