Rick 2014 Posted April 6, 2015 Posted April 6, 2015 Ive just checked both rear wheel bearings and I have no play in them lol its possible I have a dry wheel bearing
majik_thighs Posted April 6, 2015 Posted April 6, 2015 Ive just checked both rear wheel bearings and I have no play in them lol its possible I have a dry wheel bearing In my experience you hear them before you feel them Rick.....just replaced a rear on mine, it was chuffing like a train. 1
Rick 2014 Posted April 6, 2015 Posted April 6, 2015 It may just be a dry bearing may try packing it out with grease.If there was play I would replace it.I carnt spin the wheel either lol with it being 4wd
stants Posted April 6, 2015 Author Posted April 6, 2015 There's a sticker on the box it's self and the vin plate has the code on it aswell, I've no play either so hopefully It's not eaten the hub 1
Mr B Posted April 7, 2015 Posted April 7, 2015 can't really grease these sealed cartridge bearings. New OEM NTN or NSK bearing kit is only £42ish, they easy do with press or on car if you have a hub bearing puller kit at hand.
stants Posted April 7, 2015 Author Posted April 7, 2015 Well I'm gonna pay my friendly subaru specialist to do it for me as I don't have the correct tools and I'm tempted to change the rear trailing arm bushes at the same time due to them looking very dead
Mr B Posted April 7, 2015 Posted April 7, 2015 Not a bad idea do arm bushes, bolt on those normally seized solid so worth soaking that in penetrating oil & pre test removal. if won't budge order new bolt/nut as will need cut them off. Bearing best done with press as easy damage them without .
Rick 2014 Posted April 7, 2015 Posted April 7, 2015 Ive got a bearing press at work.Trouble is I work 6 days a week so finding it hard to get done
stants Posted April 17, 2015 Author Posted April 17, 2015 Turns out it was the n/s rear that was knackered, must have been whining for ages but I put it down to all the new bushes haha. Still done and much quieter and with the new goodyears on it's lovely, may have to delete the 2nd resonator in the mid pipe [emoji51]
Scoobyghost Posted April 17, 2015 Posted April 17, 2015 Going for a louder sound or making more ponies?
stants Posted April 17, 2015 Author Posted April 17, 2015 Louder sound mate, have a cobra trackday friendly system 98db static so looking at maybe increasing the dB's [emoji51] Trouble is I've never heard my own car drive by so don't know what it sounds like, people still turn and expect an impreza when they hear it so I guess on the move it's ok. Park up next to nick & ash and I can't even hear it haha
Scoobyghost Posted April 17, 2015 Posted April 17, 2015 Lol since my map my missus says it shakes the house. Didn't think it'd make it louder. I'd love to hear mine on a fly by.
stants Posted April 17, 2015 Author Posted April 17, 2015 Yeah mines loud on start up and cold idle but soon quietens down when warm. Still thinking of running at pod in July so I'll get somone to film it
Scoobyghost Posted April 17, 2015 Posted April 17, 2015 You going on 5th July?(japshow/jap fest) I forget the names.
stants Posted April 17, 2015 Author Posted April 17, 2015 Yep. Went to the finale in sept was a good say out so hopefully this one will be warmer and busier
Steveuk260.Esq Posted April 17, 2015 Posted April 17, 2015 Yeah a lot of us are. Mind you I won't be running the strip.
stants Posted April 17, 2015 Author Posted April 17, 2015 Didn't last year but may pluck up the courage this time round [emoji15]
stants Posted April 17, 2015 Author Posted April 17, 2015 Sweet we can't be as bad a some members here last year haha
Rick 2014 Posted April 17, 2015 Posted April 17, 2015 Ive got the job of stripping my rear hub down on sunday to change the bearing.Gonna take it to work Monday morning to swap it over
stants Posted April 17, 2015 Author Posted April 17, 2015 The long trailing arm bolt came out easy as which I was worrying about, the rest of the hub and abs ring also came apart easily. Getting the bearing in was a different kettle of fish, 1st one turned up and had already been used, 2 nd one went in wonky 3rd time went in straight with a bit of persuasion and a little help cleaning the hub face up 1
Rick 2014 Posted April 17, 2015 Posted April 17, 2015 The long trailing arm bolt came out easy as which I was worrying about, the rest of the hub and abs ring also came apart easily. Getting the bearing in was a different kettle of fish, 1st one turned up and had already been used, 2 nd one went in wonky 3rd time went in straight with a bit of persuasion and a little help cleaning the hub face up So you did yours your self then
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