MC engine crank needle bearing

[quk at isham-research.freeserve.co.uk]

I'm lost on this one.  The engine is still in the car - the
transmission is all dropped.  I'm trying to do everything
possible while everything is out - clutch plate, cover, release
bearing, slave cylinder, etc.

My eye lighted on the needle roller bearing in the end of the
crank.  But how do you get it out?  I've heard stories of
grease packing, etc., but that can't work on this bearing
because it's totally enclosed - there's no way any grease can
get behind it.

I've tried a serious professional 'blind bearing puller'.  I can
get it fitted perfectly and use a slide hammer.  No movement
whatsoever ...

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 Phil Payne, UK Audi quattro Owners Club
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