Howard81 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I've just refurbished a set of front hubs for my Spitfire, and have fitted new discs, studs and bearings. All good.However, the little felt seal that fits against the innermost bearing doesn't fit! The metal ring is too big, even beyond tapping in. Is this a common problem? My thought is to transfer the new felt part to the old securing ring.Also, is the felt seal fitted dry, greased or oiled?Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 re-use the old one, I think it's quite a common ocurrence with new pattern bearing kits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhodes Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Yes, they do not fit. Do not oil the felt. The oil will come out and run down the disc. Light smearing of grease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sideways Tim Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Ditto, same here. How is the felt held on to the steel ring? If it's glued, it must be possible to use the new felt on the old ring, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Theres a long thread about this non fitting new seal, somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Theres a long thread about this non fitting new seal, somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Moore Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Same old problem, Howard. People have been having this issue for years, and either the offending seals are still being made or are from a batch still being sold. Have you sent the seals back, or at least told the vendor? A lot of sellers are conscientious and will withdraw a part from sale if it turns out not to be fit for purpose (or just not to fit!) but a few ratbags will just shrug and assure you that you're the first. How about a Campaign for the Recall of Anomalous Parts (C.R.A.P.) ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 How about a Campaign for the Recall of Anomalous Parts (C.R.A.P.) ? Like it Nick ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard81 Posted March 23, 2011 Author Share Posted March 23, 2011 Ahh, well I'm glad to know it's not a problem with my hubs! I'll transfer the new felt to the old carrier if I can - hope to get them both fitted tomorrow, so I'll post back results.I will let the supplier know about the problem! It's not the first time a "new" part hasn't fitted properly. I just hope the bearings will be made with higher tolerances in quality control! :-/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard81 Posted March 24, 2011 Author Share Posted March 24, 2011 Which way round is the felt seal meant to go? Facing towards or away from the bearing? I'd assume away.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herald948 Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Yes, away from the bearing...or toward the upright if you will! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard81 Posted March 24, 2011 Author Share Posted March 24, 2011 Front hubs fitted today in the beautiful sunshine 8)Only small gripe with the kit were that the felt seals carriers and the split-pins were too big. The bearings were spot on though! I transferred the new felts to the old carriers.I did notice that on one side of the car there seems to be a round metal shield around the felt seal attached to the upright. The other side didn't have this. I guess it's to stop dust/dirt/water/etc contaminating the seal. I'll see if my spare unit has one I can salvage.Looking much better now with the powdercoated steels on the front! - Just need to find the special hub puller to do the rear studs, along with new UJ's to stop the clonking 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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