Wheel Bearing Failure :/
Wheel Bearing Failure :/
Hi There..
I have some fairly horrific noises coming form the n/s front wheel of BeX. It's a hum/buzz that increases frequency with road speed rather than engine speed so I'm about 90% certain it's the bearing. Does anybody have one of these knocking about? Ideally in Kent
She's a BX19TGD manual estate '91 model, non-ABS if that helps
Many thanks!
I have some fairly horrific noises coming form the n/s front wheel of BeX. It's a hum/buzz that increases frequency with road speed rather than engine speed so I'm about 90% certain it's the bearing. Does anybody have one of these knocking about? Ideally in Kent
She's a BX19TGD manual estate '91 model, non-ABS if that helps
Many thanks!
1991 BX TGD estate - The Green Tiger
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Too old to be listed in his catalogue maybe? But I'd be surprised if he didn't have stock or couldn't get it next day!Mistah G wrote:I just rang one place and the guy said it's too old for them to have in stock.
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The job isn't very easy to do at home if you don't have a large vice or press. Maybe Medway Citroen could supply one or do the job for you?
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It's definitely on one side only. turn left and the noise goes away, so that would make it the left bearing I'm guessing, as turning left would take the weight off that wheel?
I was hoping to do it myself as I'm on a super-tight budget. But I don't even know what a fly press is.
Am I being optimistic thinking I can do it with spanners and a hammer?
I was hoping to do it myself as I'm on a super-tight budget. But I don't even know what a fly press is.
Am I being optimistic thinking I can do it with spanners and a hammer?
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I've seen it done once with a vice and a big hammer, but I wouldn't recommend it. Used to have a hydraulic press at my last place of work so I could use that previously. Now I tend to remove the hub myself (which is most of the labour) into my local garage who only charge a fiver to press the old one out and the new one in.
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Re: Wheel Bearing Failure :/
To follow up on this one, I reckon it's the left bearing as per G's thinking. The wheel spins nicely when lifted, but sounds very metallic. The RH wheel doesn't spin so easily so I fear a sticky caliper here. Thankfully I have spares.
So, now planning to remove the hub and then get a new bearing fitted.
So, now planning to remove the hub and then get a new bearing fitted.