[Vwdiesel] Preload on rear bearings

Lee Hillsgrove hillsgrove at adelphia.net
Sat Apr 5 07:47:03 EST 2003


> We have used this at school, where we build a Formula-style racecar for
> competiton.  ON an older car, the bore for the front wheel bearing was
very
> loose (similar config. to rabbit front bearings but 2 sealed ones).  It
was
> loctite and it was green.


  Yep, it's called "cylindrical retaining compound" and we use it at work as
well. I don't remember the part number, either.
 Works better if you use primer with it, I can't remember if it's Primer N
or Primer T. I think either will work but one has a longer shelf life after
application.

  Lee
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  KB1GNI




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