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hippopoo

Member

• Oct 4, 2012

• #1

Hi,

A quick one...I'm getting a recon VCU and fitting it - wondered if it's worth replacing VCU bearings at the same time - I know it's only about £50 for new ones but if the old ones are fine why bother? I've also read of many problems with crap new bearings - hence my question.

Cheers.

 

Last edited: Jan 29, 2013

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stewart09

Member

• Oct 4, 2012

• #2

If you can get the old ones off without killing them then go for it. I've tried and despite all my wizardry and know how I couldn't get them off in one piece.

 

Singvogel

Well-Known Member

• Oct 4, 2012

• #3

Definitely false economy not to change them.

Yes - there are plenty cr*p bearings around - so why not get genuine GKN mounts with the best FAG bearings from Foundry4X4?

Singvogel.

 

Last edited: Oct 4, 2012

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hippopoo

Member

• Oct 4, 2012

• #4

Right - thanks.

I've order some new ones from Evolution Automotive Components - as recommended by Bell Engineering who are supplying the VCU. Seems like a competive price £51.36 for two inc delivery.

Matt

 

mjrimmer

Active Member

• Oct 4, 2012

• #5

I'm with singvogel on this one and they would have only cost approx £35 inc p&p

 

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hippopoo

Member

• Oct 4, 2012

• #6

...my mistake - I looked at foundry4x4 and read it as £27 for 1 bearing when it clearly says x2 - ooops. Oh well. Bell engineering did highly commend my chosen suppliers product however. Fingers crossed for trouble free bearings!

 

Kizzeh

Well-Known Member

• Oct 4, 2012

• #7

i changed my bearings at the same time. Less hassle and better piece of mind. I'd be ****ed off if i damaged the bearings trying to get them so i just didnt bother