Ben Willis Posted November 1, 2001 Share Posted November 1, 2001 Does anyone know the bearing numbers for the De-dion front set-up as I can't read the numbers on mine. One side feels quite notchy as it rotates, and the other makes a bit of a noise, so I guess they need replacing. I presume I will get them cheaper than Caterham if I shop around. Cheers, Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Sewell Posted November 1, 2001 Share Posted November 1, 2001 THe Caterham kit wasn't too expensive for my live axle double wishbone front bearing. However, one quirk was that when it was fitted to 'just finger tight' they were rougher than the ones being removed. Had to tighten them up until they went quiet but still rotated freely. Cheers, Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony J Posted November 1, 2001 Share Posted November 1, 2001 Ben The caterham front wheelbearing kit parts number is ABK 037 for Di Dion 87 onwards Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony pashley Posted November 1, 2001 Share Posted November 1, 2001 ABK 037, by the way, is a Rover part, so you could get one from Rover spares too. (It was a Metro part). Doubtless you could get the same or equivalent item from a bearing distributor for a bit less, but is it worth the effort...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted November 1, 2001 Share Posted November 1, 2001 Dont tell arnie they are from a Rover Metro ....... wink.gif dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Willis Posted November 2, 2001 Author Share Posted November 2, 2001 Thanks very much gents. Is it worth the effort... well I guess that depends how much they are and I haven't a clue. I get the impression that you pay well over the odds for generic stuff if you buy it from Caterham though. May not be representative, but heavy duty big end bolts for my Vx were something like 65 quid from SBD, Caterham wanted about 120 give or take. Seemed worth shopping around to me! I have a Rover dealer nearby so I'll pop in there. Cheers, Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Willis Posted March 11, 2002 Author Share Posted March 11, 2002 I finally got round to changing my wheel bearing (thank you Mr. MOT tester). ABK 037 is indeed the magic number, but they are from a Triumph Spitfire, not a Rover Metro. Cheers, Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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