[V8] Needle Bearings in P/S Timing Belt Cover

[dsaad at icehouse.net]

That bearing doesnt get much wear - can't you just clean it up and re-grease it?
You can probably get it nice and clean with a can of spray carb cleaner.
I have a vague memory of doing that to mine.

dave


Quoting Ben Howell <bhowell at rmi.net>:

> So, I am in the process of do a major overhaul of the serp belt "System" and
> as usual, I THOUGHT I had everything in-hand to get the project done when I
> started. Tis' not the case......
>
> I have the passenger side timing belt cover off (amongst other things) so I
> can replace the big spring that provides the tensioning force on the serp
> belt. Well, once you have that whole mechanism apart, there are two needle
> bearing that are pressed into the timing belt cover. These bearings are
> around the shaft that passes through the timing belt cover and attach to the
> lever on the OUTSIDE of the cover. The serp belt roller then bolts to that
> lever and does the tensioning duties on the belt.
>
> Now, has anyone ever replaced those needle bearings? Mine are so BEYOND dry
> that they are almost impossible to turn. ETKA turns up NOTHING on those
> bearings. They aren't depicted with the timing belt cover or with the serp
> belt parts. I can only assume that Audi would like you to buy the entire P/S
> timing belt cover to get them. I am sure they could be pressed out,
> dimensions taken and my local bearing shop could help. However, with my luck
> (or knowing Audi), the chances of them being some odd size that no one has
> ever seen or heard of, is pretty great.
>
> I am doing EVERY stinkin' part that could possibly be associated with the
> serpentine belt from the plastic sleeve inside the tensioning spring to the
> fan clutch! It would be a shame to leave these simple little needle bearings
> out of the equation at this point. So, if anyone can point me in the right
> direction or provide a part number (Audi or otherwise) that would be much
> appreciated.
>
> Ben
> 83' UrQ
> 85' UrQ
> 87' 4KQ
> 91' V8
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