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tyrefitter

Active Member

• Jun 30, 2014

• #1

Hi folks
Just noticed my front propshaft was quite warm after a run and also front bearing vcu doesn't seem to be warm only near bearing , no oil leaks near ird is this just heat radiation also doesn't feel like brakes come on turning tight any idea's muchly appreciated
Cheers trev

 

Hippo

Lord Hippo

• Jun 30, 2014

• #2

Look for:
one wheel up test
turnip test

some heat does come out of the ird into the prop

vcu bearings can be changed. Normally the front one fails first. Make sure you buy good replacements or they'll only last a short time.

 

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tyrefitter

Active Member

• Jul 1, 2014

• #3

Thanks for that it's not that hot you can't touch it just quite warm but will check it with that test,thanks again