P38A Wheel Bearing

[Dopey]

When I did the MOT this year, the front wheels had play in them, I think I was told it was the wheel bearing, are timkin the only good make to get?(not the cheapest) also is it JUST the bearing I need? (2 front set)

 

[biketeacherdave]

Yes timkin but you will need access to a very big press

 

[Dopey]

Yea I did see that, might have to be a hub, or get someone to do it with a press

 

[Grrrrrr]

You can get the whole hub from some place in the MIdlands with a Timkin bearing. @MrGorsky did his in the summer.

Not sure if this is any use? http://www.shop4autoparts.net/Vehicle-Type/Range-Rover-P38-95MY/

http://www.shop4autoparts.net/Vehic...-bearing-kit-front-range-rover-p38-ftc1507kf/

 

[Dopey]

Yea it was, same price as Island

 

[Grrrrrr]

Yea it was, same price as Island

Much nicer to deal with. Very pleasant over the phone and helpful. Take stuff back as well ...

 

[Dopey]

Who Island?

 

[tomcat59alan]

Who Island?

No. If you don't leave it as long as I did then they are not a problem. And don't forget to remove the circlip, I did remove mine contrary to the cheeky Preston person's false accusation.

 

[Dopey]

Apart from the bearings KIT (clip nut) what else do I need? eg is there an outer and an inner bearing too? (im thinking not?) but I might as well change whatever so I dont have to touch it again

 

[tomcat59alan]

Apart from the bearings KIT (clip nut) what else do I need? eg is there an outer and an inner bearing too? (im thinking not?) but I might as well change whatever so I dont have to touch it again

It's all one piece, inner outer and sealed.

 

[Dopey]

Thanks,

 

[biketeacherdave]

A timkin bearing is gonna cost you upwards of £70 have you considered a sh hub ? Complete with original bearing mite be worth a go you can pick them up from about 20 quid clean it up and just swop it out.

 

[Dopey]

A timkin bearing is gonna cost you upwards of £70 have you considered a sh hub ? Complete with original bearing mite be worth a go you can pick them up from about 20 quid clean it up and just swop it out.

did you mean a short hub?

Ok got it,,, second hand

 

[biketeacherdave]

did you mean a short hub?

Ok got it,,, second hand

There is a risk of damaging the new bearing when you fit it and if you don't have access to a press its a simple option

 

[Dopey]

About 6 years ago I gave a 20 press away (work didnt want it anymore) I might go to the yard and see if they replaced it, im sure i can find someone to press it out and in