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That's good news! Did they repack the bearing with synthetic grease? I'd remind them to do that with this one..
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night from hell....
Davey,
I'm really glad they are making an effort to cooperate. That bearing has to be "pressed" into the hub nice and easy. I have the feeling they probably beat the old one out (thats ok..), and then beat the new one in instead of pressing it. I had problems with them years ago, and have never been back. I hope they get it right this time. How are you getting to the peoples republic of Boulder? I can loan you my BRAT for a few days if you need it. Give me a call if I can help.
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Re: night from hell....
Tom, thanks very much for that kind gesture. Fortunately, I've got my mother's spare 200SX, but that's very nice of you to offer. I think what happened with the bearing, Mark, is that a seal broke. Or that's what they said. It was perfectly quiet untill I heard a big thunk sound. No sign of failure untill it actually happened, which was very quick. It might have been beaten in, which in turn caused the seal to brake. I don't know. But do you think I should call them and ask them to pack it with synthetic
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Davie,
most definitely have them pack the bearing with synthetic. That's what they should have done in the first place. ~~Michelle
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Tell them to repack it. If needed, buy some grease and bring it to them. L
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I mentioned to the guy behind the counter that the bearings should be repacked, but he insisted that the "seal" couldn't be broken. He probably didn't know what he was talking about. I'll try again.
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He doesn't know what he's talking about.
My mechanic's done several on mine and he always repacks them like I asked him to. ~~Michelle
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Dave,
bring your own grease and repack it yourself if you have to but don't let him put it back in the way it is. L
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bearing hassle...
Davie,
Mitch is correct. The Roo's dude either doesn't have a clue or is jerking you around. Go to subaruparts.com. There is an exploded view that will show you how it all goes together; along with part#'s. They are always a good reference if you don't have FSM's.
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Davy, there was talk that Subaru were stopping the practice of selling the bearings with packing grease because of the amount of repeat failures. They were supposed to be packing the bearing with the correct grease for shipping.
If this is the case, and Subaru confirm it, then he would be OK using it. Me, I would worry bigtime unless they repacked it. How can you tell it is one of the new bearings, or an old one from stock that is wrapped in lard?? He does not want to clean out and repack the bearing. Write out a disclaimer outlining that you gave instructions about ensuring the correct lubricant was used. If the shop did not follow your recommendation, and the bearing fails[which it will] then you have them by the short and curlies. Make them sign such a disclaimer if they are not willing to do it right. Joe
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