Re: [diesel_mercedes] Wheel bearings going bad already??

 

I have never used a dial gauge, but I have only had 3 or 4 bearings go bad in 50+ years. Just tightened them down, and then backed them up a turn or two. Not rocket science, but I do grease them up quite well. I have seen a "proper" write up somewhere where even the amount of grease is measured out. But, a good greasing seems to be a bearings best friend.
 
brian from la verne, ca
From: Dave Warren <pilotdave64@gmail.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 5:57 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Wheel bearings going bad already??

 
Hi all,

I replaced my front wheel bearings and races on my '80 240D last year. Here it is a year and 10K miles later and it sounds like they're starting to go again! So... I'm wondering what I did wrong. When I replaced them, I used bearing kits from GermanAutoParts.com. I used this grease called "Waterproof Green Grease" which seemed pretty awesome based on the label. I followed the steps in the Haynes manual in adjusting - tighten until the wheel doesn't move then back off a 1/3 of a turn on the nut.

So, either the bearings/races were defective or perhaps I didn't adjust the play correctly? I can't believe even some 'incorrect' grease wouldn't last longer than a year! I looked in my recently acquired WIS and it recommends 2mm play using a dial gauge. This seems like more than what I got using the Haynes method so I'm thinking I may have had them too tight. A dial gauge may be in my future.

Anyone have any thoughts on this?

Any recommendations on a decent dial gauge?

Thanks!

Dave



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[diesel_mercedes] Re : SWMBO & AC Used

 


Maybe we should date ugly gorls so as to not get so hot when driving ? .

_NAH_ ! .

-Nate
Max wrote:
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> <SWMBO complained it was too cold in there , B.S. sayeth I .>
> That happens every time I ride with my girlfriend. I'm hot and she says too cold. Ehhhhhh, Max
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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Wheel bearings going bad already??

 


99 % of the time , they're not properly packed ~ you cannot press the grease in between the rollers , you must mush it up from one end until it mushes out the other end then turn it a little bit & repeat . a time consuming process to do by hand , most FLAPS sell inexpensive bearing packers that work with your spare grease gun , the one you keep loaded with wheel bearing grease instead of White Lithium Chassis Grease...

I'm sure there's a Poo-Tube tutorial on how to re pack wheel bearings .

The adjustment is a bit tricky , just remember there's NO PRELOAD WHATSOEVER else the bearing will burn out like yours did .

Mechanics don't need a dial gauge and I doubt you do either .

If you decide to use a dial indicator gauge , set the freeplay to .002" .

-Nate

Dave wrote:
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> Hi all,
>
> I replaced my front wheel bearings and races on my '80 240D last year. Here it is a year and 10K miles later and it sounds like they're starting to go again! So... I'm wondering what I did wrong. When I replaced them, I used bearing kits from GermanAutoParts.com. I used this grease called "Waterproof Green Grease" which seemed pretty awesome based on the label. I followed the steps in the Haynes manual in adjusting - tighten until the wheel doesn't move then back off a 1/3 of a turn on the nut.
>
> So, either the bearings/races were defective or perhaps I didn't adjust the play correctly? I can't believe even some 'incorrect' grease wouldn't last longer than a year! I looked in my recently acquired WIS and it recommends 2mm play using a dial gauge. This seems like more than what I got using the Haynes method so I'm thinking I may have had them too tight. A dial gauge may be in my future.
>
> Anyone have any thoughts on this?
>
> Any recommendations on a decent dial gauge?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Dave
>

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<SWMBO complained it was too cold in there , B.S. sayeth I .>
That happens every time I ride with my girlfriend. I'm hot and she says too cold. Ehhhhhh, Max

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Nate" <vwnate1@...> wrote:
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> I put some MMO & a bit of Startron into the last fillup because the fluel in the intake screen was darkish , I removed the intake screen for cleaning and it had no chunks in it .
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> 251 miles , 28.6 MPG , $4.09 / gallon of branded Diesel Fuel .
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> The AC is sweet ~ nice and cool , dry as a bone inside during to - day's muggy outing . SWMBO complained it was too cold in there , B.S. sayeth I .
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> -Nate
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Where do you get the girl from? Max
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> Get her a really big coffee thermos and she will not have to turn the car off.
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[diesel_mercedes] Wheel bearings going bad already??

 

Hi all,

I replaced my front wheel bearings and races on my '80 240D last year. Here it is a year and 10K miles later and it sounds like they're starting to go again! So... I'm wondering what I did wrong. When I replaced them, I used bearing kits from GermanAutoParts.com. I used this grease called "Waterproof Green Grease" which seemed pretty awesome based on the label. I followed the steps in the Haynes manual in adjusting - tighten until the wheel doesn't move then back off a 1/3 of a turn on the nut.

So, either the bearings/races were defective or perhaps I didn't adjust the play correctly? I can't believe even some 'incorrect' grease wouldn't last longer than a year! I looked in my recently acquired WIS and it recommends 2mm play using a dial gauge. This seems like more than what I got using the Haynes method so I'm thinking I may have had them too tight. A dial gauge may be in my future.

Anyone have any thoughts on this?

Any recommendations on a decent dial gauge?

Thanks!

Dave

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