Had a little trek down Portugal for a 3 week break, weather was really nice, got a bit chilly at night's, down to a very cool 8c, I nearly had to to put my jacket on - now that's getting cool. Mind you day times were a bit more bearable at 18 ~ 20c.
The drive down from Santander to Castro Verde (840km) was a breeze, I had recently had Cruise control fitted and was like a kid at crismus , it did a great job and I'm chuffed with it. The only fly in the ointment was a right rear wheel bearing started to rumble, we took it easy, got to Castro safely and the next day I ripped it apart. The bearings were bone dry, I washed em out with kerosene, dried em and loaded em with the best grease available, they were quieter after that but the damage had been done, so now it's time to renew them.
Here's what I want to know: where do you guy's n gal's get your rear wheel bearings from?
I've searched on flea bay and there seems to be a variety of bearings available, which isn't the problem, it's the quality I'm more concerned with.
My bug has drum rear brakes, if that makes a difference.
Cheers in advance
George
The drive down from Santander to Castro Verde (840km) was a breeze, I had recently had Cruise control fitted and was like a kid at crismus , it did a great job and I'm chuffed with it. The only fly in the ointment was a right rear wheel bearing started to rumble, we took it easy, got to Castro safely and the next day I ripped it apart. The bearings were bone dry, I washed em out with kerosene, dried em and loaded em with the best grease available, they were quieter after that but the damage had been done, so now it's time to renew them.
Here's what I want to know: where do you guy's n gal's get your rear wheel bearings from?
I've searched on flea bay and there seems to be a variety of bearings available, which isn't the problem, it's the quality I'm more concerned with.
My bug has drum rear brakes, if that makes a difference.
Cheers in advance
George