Jim Bowen 1 Posted June 5, 2017 Need to sort out a bearing on the front of car, i had it done a while back but i have suspicions they just tightened it and didn't change it, but charged me as if they had changed it. What sort of press do i need? Thinking of buying one so i can do something like this at home. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geeba 0 Posted June 5, 2017 Not sure the front wheel bearings can be tightened as they're not tapered? If its the same as the Golf which I imagine it is you'll need something like this:- https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-csa10bb-10-tonne-bench-press/ Use the old bearing as a drift on the edge of the new one so as not to knacker it getting it in ;) Might be easier/cheaper to get a garage to press the new bearings in if you get them all off and ready. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted June 5, 2017 Not sure the front wheel bearings can be tightened as they're not tapered? If its the same as the Golf which I imagine it is you'll need something like this:- https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-csa10bb-10-tonne-bench-press/ Use the old bearing as a drift on the edge of the new one so as not to knacker it getting it in ;) Might be easier/cheaper to get a garage to press the new bearings in if you get them all off and ready. Cheers, more expensive than i thought. Maybe you are right, i just take it all apart and get them to press it in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 23 Posted June 5, 2017 I have one of these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281634075178 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted June 5, 2017 I have one of these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281634075178 Snap Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 23 Posted June 5, 2017 Snap I think mines a bit taller than that? I've modified it to hold a quick release clip on shelf at the bottom that my mig sits on and a similar set up above using a Metro rim to wind my compressor hose around as it gets so little use as a press. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted June 5, 2017 I think mines a bit taller than that? I've modified it to hold a quick release clip on shelf at the bottom that my mig sits on and a similar set up above using a Metro rim to wind my compressor hose around as it gets so little use as a press. Wouldn't mind seeing those mods mate. I think mine will either end up on castors or chopped down to fit on the bench. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 23 Posted June 5, 2017 Wouldn't mind seeing those mods mate. I think mine will either end up on castors or chopped down to fit on the bench. I'll get a pic tomorrow, nothing fancy, just used offcuts of box section, an old dexion shelf and an abandoned Metro wheel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 23 Posted June 5, 2017 Found some on my phone Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VEEDUBBED 0 Posted June 6, 2017 If your feeling lazy and can't be bothered going through the whole procedure of pressing out bearings, not knowing if it went well, getting a garage to do it and fuk it up.. No problem Jim, just buy my two 19.000km front Vr hubs complete!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gti_Jamo 10 Posted June 6, 2017 You're also better off investing in a bearing press tool kit as it makes life so much easier, and safer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 23 Posted June 6, 2017 You're also better off investing in a bearing press tool kit as it makes life so much easier, and safer. Can you link an example? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted June 6, 2017 Can you link an example? I've got this one, it's very basic compared to what else is out there, but so far I've not been defeated as yet. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/132158957869 Loving your mods btw, all way better than I could make:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 23 Posted June 6, 2017 I've got this one, it's very basic compared to what else is out there, but so far I've not been defeated as yet. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/132158957869 Loving your mods btw, all way better than I could make:) I'm no welder, without a grinder it looks pretty awful TBH. It serves 2 purposes, to store the MIG and hose and it also stops you kicking the angle iron feet - extremely painful if you happen to just catch your little toe! The press is situated by the main entry door. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gti_Jamo 10 Posted June 6, 2017 Can you link an example? I bought this one a couple of years ago and has served we well although there are cheaper kits available. The round cylinders really help when pressing the bearing out. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/23Pc-Front-Wheel-Drive-Bearing-Removal-Installation-Tool-Kit-UK-/201908763630?hash=item2f02b33bee:g:UtwAAOSw~bFWMyBT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 23 Posted June 6, 2017 I bought this one a couple of years ago and has served we well although there are cheaper kits available. The round cylinders really help when pressing the bearing out. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/23Pc-Front-Wheel-Drive-Bearing-Removal-Installation-Tool-Kit-UK-/201908763630?hash=item2f02b33bee:g:UtwAAOSw~bFWMyBT Its nice to have a revue :) My CV was stuck solid in the hub, it bent my 3 leg puller all shapes, I had to remove the CV with the hub and press it out, your kit couldn't do that as it needs a hole for the threaded bar, a nice thing to have though :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
