bearing press
 

I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for $150.
Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would this
be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn what
I'm doing?
A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
passenger side.

Re: bearing press
 

No. Take your ZJ hub assembly to someone who knows what they are doing.

Earle

"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:epml2f$m3o$1@aioe.org...
> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for $150.
> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would this
> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn what
> I'm doing?
> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
> passenger side.

Re: bearing press
 

No. Take your ZJ hub assembly to someone who knows what they are doing.

Earle

"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:epml2f$m3o$1@aioe.org...
> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for $150.
> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would this
> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn what
> I'm doing?
> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
> passenger side.

Re: bearing press
 

No. Take your ZJ hub assembly to someone who knows what they are doing.

Earle

"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:epml2f$m3o$1@aioe.org...
> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for $150.
> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would this
> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn what
> I'm doing?
> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
> passenger side.

Re: bearing press
 

No. Take your ZJ hub assembly to someone who knows what they are doing.

Earle

"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:epml2f$m3o$1@aioe.org...
> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for $150.
> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would this
> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn what
> I'm doing?
> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
> passenger side.

Re: bearing press
 

I'll definitely take the ZJ somewhere - I wouldn't attempt anything like
that on a car that any of my loved ones actually drive.
I guess I'll just save my money for a plasma cutter or something - my
brother has too many limbs.


Earle Horton wrote:
> No. Take your ZJ hub assembly to someone who knows what they are doing.
>
> Earle
>
> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
> news:epml2f$m3o$1@aioe.org...
>> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for $150.
>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would this
>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn what
>> I'm doing?
>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>> passenger side.
>
>

--
ÐÏࡱá

Re: bearing press
 

I'll definitely take the ZJ somewhere - I wouldn't attempt anything like
that on a car that any of my loved ones actually drive.
I guess I'll just save my money for a plasma cutter or something - my
brother has too many limbs.


Earle Horton wrote:
> No. Take your ZJ hub assembly to someone who knows what they are doing.
>
> Earle
>
> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
> news:epml2f$m3o$1@aioe.org...
>> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for $150.
>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would this
>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn what
>> I'm doing?
>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>> passenger side.
>
>

--
ÐÏࡱá

Re: bearing press
 

I'll definitely take the ZJ somewhere - I wouldn't attempt anything like
that on a car that any of my loved ones actually drive.
I guess I'll just save my money for a plasma cutter or something - my
brother has too many limbs.


Earle Horton wrote:
> No. Take your ZJ hub assembly to someone who knows what they are doing.
>
> Earle
>
> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
> news:epml2f$m3o$1@aioe.org...
>> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for $150.
>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would this
>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn what
>> I'm doing?
>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>> passenger side.
>
>

--
ÐÏࡱá

Re: bearing press
 

I'll definitely take the ZJ somewhere - I wouldn't attempt anything like
that on a car that any of my loved ones actually drive.
I guess I'll just save my money for a plasma cutter or something - my
brother has too many limbs.


Earle Horton wrote:
> No. Take your ZJ hub assembly to someone who knows what they are doing.
>
> Earle
>
> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
> news:epml2f$m3o$1@aioe.org...
>> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for $150.
>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would this
>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn what
>> I'm doing?
>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>> passenger side.
>
>

--
ÐÏࡱá

Re: bearing press
 

all the later models use a sealed hub assembly that is replaced as a
unit, run around $125 or so for a new unit. Rebuilding can be done but
the bearings are non standard, fairly expensive, takes a 30 ton press,
60 ton press desireable.

I would skip the press unless you do a lot of this kind of work. If all
you do is keep a couple vehicles running, just head for the auto parts
place or shop and have them do it. $150 is fairly steep for a used press
unless it is really big or really good condition. Import special 12 ton
presses go for $120 on sale at www.harborfreight.com and many other
outlets.

The Merg wrote:

> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for $150.
> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would this
> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn what
> I'm doing?
> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
> passenger side.

Re: bearing press
 

all the later models use a sealed hub assembly that is replaced as a
unit, run around $125 or so for a new unit. Rebuilding can be done but
the bearings are non standard, fairly expensive, takes a 30 ton press,
60 ton press desireable.

I would skip the press unless you do a lot of this kind of work. If all
you do is keep a couple vehicles running, just head for the auto parts
place or shop and have them do it. $150 is fairly steep for a used press
unless it is really big or really good condition. Import special 12 ton
presses go for $120 on sale at www.harborfreight.com and many other
outlets.

The Merg wrote:

> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for $150.
> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would this
> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn what
> I'm doing?
> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
> passenger side.

Re: bearing press
 

all the later models use a sealed hub assembly that is replaced as a
unit, run around $125 or so for a new unit. Rebuilding can be done but
the bearings are non standard, fairly expensive, takes a 30 ton press,
60 ton press desireable.

I would skip the press unless you do a lot of this kind of work. If all
you do is keep a couple vehicles running, just head for the auto parts
place or shop and have them do it. $150 is fairly steep for a used press
unless it is really big or really good condition. Import special 12 ton
presses go for $120 on sale at www.harborfreight.com and many other
outlets.

The Merg wrote:

> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for $150.
> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would this
> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn what
> I'm doing?
> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
> passenger side.

Re: bearing press
 

all the later models use a sealed hub assembly that is replaced as a
unit, run around $125 or so for a new unit. Rebuilding can be done but
the bearings are non standard, fairly expensive, takes a 30 ton press,
60 ton press desireable.

I would skip the press unless you do a lot of this kind of work. If all
you do is keep a couple vehicles running, just head for the auto parts
place or shop and have them do it. $150 is fairly steep for a used press
unless it is really big or really good condition. Import special 12 ton
presses go for $120 on sale at www.harborfreight.com and many other
outlets.

The Merg wrote:

> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for $150.
> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would this
> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn what
> I'm doing?
> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
> passenger side.

Re: bearing press
 

Thanks Roy, that's the info I was looking for. I don't know how big
this is, and I really don't need it - but I figured if the deal was
good... anyway, no to the drill press.
Thanks

RoyJ wrote:
> all the later models use a sealed hub assembly that is replaced as a
> unit, run around $125 or so for a new unit. Rebuilding can be done but
> the bearings are non standard, fairly expensive, takes a 30 ton press,
> 60 ton press desireable.
>
> I would skip the press unless you do a lot of this kind of work. If all
> you do is keep a couple vehicles running, just head for the auto parts
> place or shop and have them do it. $150 is fairly steep for a used press
> unless it is really big or really good condition. Import special 12 ton
> presses go for $120 on sale at www.harborfreight.com and many other
> outlets.
>
> The Merg wrote:
>
>> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for $150.
>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
>> this be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I
>> learn what I'm doing?
>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>> passenger side.

--
ÐÏࡱá

Re: bearing press
 

Thanks Roy, that's the info I was looking for. I don't know how big
this is, and I really don't need it - but I figured if the deal was
good... anyway, no to the drill press.
Thanks

RoyJ wrote:
> all the later models use a sealed hub assembly that is replaced as a
> unit, run around $125 or so for a new unit. Rebuilding can be done but
> the bearings are non standard, fairly expensive, takes a 30 ton press,
> 60 ton press desireable.
>
> I would skip the press unless you do a lot of this kind of work. If all
> you do is keep a couple vehicles running, just head for the auto parts
> place or shop and have them do it. $150 is fairly steep for a used press
> unless it is really big or really good condition. Import special 12 ton
> presses go for $120 on sale at www.harborfreight.com and many other
> outlets.
>
> The Merg wrote:
>
>> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for $150.
>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
>> this be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I
>> learn what I'm doing?
>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>> passenger side.

--
ÐÏࡱá

Re: bearing press
 

Thanks Roy, that's the info I was looking for. I don't know how big
this is, and I really don't need it - but I figured if the deal was
good... anyway, no to the drill press.
Thanks

RoyJ wrote:
> all the later models use a sealed hub assembly that is replaced as a
> unit, run around $125 or so for a new unit. Rebuilding can be done but
> the bearings are non standard, fairly expensive, takes a 30 ton press,
> 60 ton press desireable.
>
> I would skip the press unless you do a lot of this kind of work. If all
> you do is keep a couple vehicles running, just head for the auto parts
> place or shop and have them do it. $150 is fairly steep for a used press
> unless it is really big or really good condition. Import special 12 ton
> presses go for $120 on sale at www.harborfreight.com and many other
> outlets.
>
> The Merg wrote:
>
>> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for $150.
>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
>> this be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I
>> learn what I'm doing?
>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>> passenger side.

--
ÐÏࡱá

Re: bearing press
 

Thanks Roy, that's the info I was looking for. I don't know how big
this is, and I really don't need it - but I figured if the deal was
good... anyway, no to the drill press.
Thanks

RoyJ wrote:
> all the later models use a sealed hub assembly that is replaced as a
> unit, run around $125 or so for a new unit. Rebuilding can be done but
> the bearings are non standard, fairly expensive, takes a 30 ton press,
> 60 ton press desireable.
>
> I would skip the press unless you do a lot of this kind of work. If all
> you do is keep a couple vehicles running, just head for the auto parts
> place or shop and have them do it. $150 is fairly steep for a used press
> unless it is really big or really good condition. Import special 12 ton
> presses go for $120 on sale at www.harborfreight.com and many other
> outlets.
>
> The Merg wrote:
>
>> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for $150.
>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
>> this be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I
>> learn what I'm doing?
>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>> passenger side.

--
ÐÏࡱá

Re: bearing press
 

>no to the drill press.
By which I mean 'bearing press'

The Merg wrote:
> Thanks Roy, that's the info I was looking for. I don't know how big
> this is, and I really don't need it - but I figured if the deal was
> good... anyway, no to the drill press.
> Thanks
>
> RoyJ wrote:
>> all the later models use a sealed hub assembly that is replaced as a
>> unit, run around $125 or so for a new unit. Rebuilding can be done but
>> the bearings are non standard, fairly expensive, takes a 30 ton press,
>> 60 ton press desireable.
>>
>> I would skip the press unless you do a lot of this kind of work. If
>> all you do is keep a couple vehicles running, just head for the auto
>> parts place or shop and have them do it. $150 is fairly steep for a
>> used press unless it is really big or really good condition. Import
>> special 12 ton presses go for $120 on sale at www.harborfreight.com
>> and many other outlets.
>>
>> The Merg wrote:
>>
>>> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for
>>> $150. Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
>>> this be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I
>>> learn what I'm doing?
>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>>> passenger side.
>

--
ÐÏࡱá

Re: bearing press
 

>no to the drill press.
By which I mean 'bearing press'

The Merg wrote:
> Thanks Roy, that's the info I was looking for. I don't know how big
> this is, and I really don't need it - but I figured if the deal was
> good... anyway, no to the drill press.
> Thanks
>
> RoyJ wrote:
>> all the later models use a sealed hub assembly that is replaced as a
>> unit, run around $125 or so for a new unit. Rebuilding can be done but
>> the bearings are non standard, fairly expensive, takes a 30 ton press,
>> 60 ton press desireable.
>>
>> I would skip the press unless you do a lot of this kind of work. If
>> all you do is keep a couple vehicles running, just head for the auto
>> parts place or shop and have them do it. $150 is fairly steep for a
>> used press unless it is really big or really good condition. Import
>> special 12 ton presses go for $120 on sale at www.harborfreight.com
>> and many other outlets.
>>
>> The Merg wrote:
>>
>>> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for
>>> $150. Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
>>> this be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I
>>> learn what I'm doing?
>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>>> passenger side.
>

--
ÐÏࡱá

Re: bearing press
 

>no to the drill press.
By which I mean 'bearing press'

The Merg wrote:
> Thanks Roy, that's the info I was looking for. I don't know how big
> this is, and I really don't need it - but I figured if the deal was
> good... anyway, no to the drill press.
> Thanks
>
> RoyJ wrote:
>> all the later models use a sealed hub assembly that is replaced as a
>> unit, run around $125 or so for a new unit. Rebuilding can be done but
>> the bearings are non standard, fairly expensive, takes a 30 ton press,
>> 60 ton press desireable.
>>
>> I would skip the press unless you do a lot of this kind of work. If
>> all you do is keep a couple vehicles running, just head for the auto
>> parts place or shop and have them do it. $150 is fairly steep for a
>> used press unless it is really big or really good condition. Import
>> special 12 ton presses go for $120 on sale at www.harborfreight.com
>> and many other outlets.
>>
>> The Merg wrote:
>>
>>> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for
>>> $150. Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
>>> this be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I
>>> learn what I'm doing?
>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>>> passenger side.
>

--
ÐÏࡱá

Re: bearing press
 

>no to the drill press.
By which I mean 'bearing press'

The Merg wrote:
> Thanks Roy, that's the info I was looking for. I don't know how big
> this is, and I really don't need it - but I figured if the deal was
> good... anyway, no to the drill press.
> Thanks
>
> RoyJ wrote:
>> all the later models use a sealed hub assembly that is replaced as a
>> unit, run around $125 or so for a new unit. Rebuilding can be done but
>> the bearings are non standard, fairly expensive, takes a 30 ton press,
>> 60 ton press desireable.
>>
>> I would skip the press unless you do a lot of this kind of work. If
>> all you do is keep a couple vehicles running, just head for the auto
>> parts place or shop and have them do it. $150 is fairly steep for a
>> used press unless it is really big or really good condition. Import
>> special 12 ton presses go for $120 on sale at www.harborfreight.com
>> and many other outlets.
>>
>> The Merg wrote:
>>
>>> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for
>>> $150. Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
>>> this be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I
>>> learn what I'm doing?
>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>>> passenger side.
>

--
ÐÏࡱá

Re: bearing press
 

Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy at
the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about automotive
repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.

Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.

Carl


"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:epo5dt$ctl$2@aioe.org...
> >no to the drill press.
> By which I mean 'bearing press'
>
> The Merg wrote:
>> Thanks Roy, that's the info I was looking for. I don't know how big this
>> is, and I really don't need it - but I figured if the deal was good...
>> anyway, no to the drill press.
>> Thanks
>>
>> RoyJ wrote:
>>> all the later models use a sealed hub assembly that is replaced as a
>>> unit, run around $125 or so for a new unit. Rebuilding can be done but
>>> the bearings are non standard, fairly expensive, takes a 30 ton press,
>>> 60 ton press desireable.
>>>
>>> I would skip the press unless you do a lot of this kind of work. If all
>>> you do is keep a couple vehicles running, just head for the auto parts
>>> place or shop and have them do it. $150 is fairly steep for a used press
>>> unless it is really big or really good condition. Import special 12 ton
>>> presses go for $120 on sale at www.harborfreight.com and many other
>>> outlets.
>>>
>>> The Merg wrote:
>>>
>>>> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for $150.
>>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would this
>>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn what
>>>> I'm doing?
>>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>>>> passenger side.
>>
>
> --
> ÐÏࡱá

Re: bearing press
 

Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy at
the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about automotive
repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.

Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.

Carl


"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:epo5dt$ctl$2@aioe.org...
> >no to the drill press.
> By which I mean 'bearing press'
>
> The Merg wrote:
>> Thanks Roy, that's the info I was looking for. I don't know how big this
>> is, and I really don't need it - but I figured if the deal was good...
>> anyway, no to the drill press.
>> Thanks
>>
>> RoyJ wrote:
>>> all the later models use a sealed hub assembly that is replaced as a
>>> unit, run around $125 or so for a new unit. Rebuilding can be done but
>>> the bearings are non standard, fairly expensive, takes a 30 ton press,
>>> 60 ton press desireable.
>>>
>>> I would skip the press unless you do a lot of this kind of work. If all
>>> you do is keep a couple vehicles running, just head for the auto parts
>>> place or shop and have them do it. $150 is fairly steep for a used press
>>> unless it is really big or really good condition. Import special 12 ton
>>> presses go for $120 on sale at www.harborfreight.com and many other
>>> outlets.
>>>
>>> The Merg wrote:
>>>
>>>> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for $150.
>>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would this
>>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn what
>>>> I'm doing?
>>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>>>> passenger side.
>>
>
> --
> ÐÏࡱá

Re: bearing press
 

Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy at
the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about automotive
repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.

Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.

Carl


"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:epo5dt$ctl$2@aioe.org...
> >no to the drill press.
> By which I mean 'bearing press'
>
> The Merg wrote:
>> Thanks Roy, that's the info I was looking for. I don't know how big this
>> is, and I really don't need it - but I figured if the deal was good...
>> anyway, no to the drill press.
>> Thanks
>>
>> RoyJ wrote:
>>> all the later models use a sealed hub assembly that is replaced as a
>>> unit, run around $125 or so for a new unit. Rebuilding can be done but
>>> the bearings are non standard, fairly expensive, takes a 30 ton press,
>>> 60 ton press desireable.
>>>
>>> I would skip the press unless you do a lot of this kind of work. If all
>>> you do is keep a couple vehicles running, just head for the auto parts
>>> place or shop and have them do it. $150 is fairly steep for a used press
>>> unless it is really big or really good condition. Import special 12 ton
>>> presses go for $120 on sale at www.harborfreight.com and many other
>>> outlets.
>>>
>>> The Merg wrote:
>>>
>>>> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for $150.
>>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would this
>>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn what
>>>> I'm doing?
>>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>>>> passenger side.
>>
>
> --
> ÐÏࡱá

Re: bearing press
 

Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy at
the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about automotive
repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.

Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.

Carl


"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:epo5dt$ctl$2@aioe.org...
> >no to the drill press.
> By which I mean 'bearing press'
>
> The Merg wrote:
>> Thanks Roy, that's the info I was looking for. I don't know how big this
>> is, and I really don't need it - but I figured if the deal was good...
>> anyway, no to the drill press.
>> Thanks
>>
>> RoyJ wrote:
>>> all the later models use a sealed hub assembly that is replaced as a
>>> unit, run around $125 or so for a new unit. Rebuilding can be done but
>>> the bearings are non standard, fairly expensive, takes a 30 ton press,
>>> 60 ton press desireable.
>>>
>>> I would skip the press unless you do a lot of this kind of work. If all
>>> you do is keep a couple vehicles running, just head for the auto parts
>>> place or shop and have them do it. $150 is fairly steep for a used press
>>> unless it is really big or really good condition. Import special 12 ton
>>> presses go for $120 on sale at www.harborfreight.com and many other
>>> outlets.
>>>
>>> The Merg wrote:
>>>
>>>> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for $150.
>>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would this
>>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn what
>>>> I'm doing?
>>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>>>> passenger side.
>>
>
> --
> ÐÏࡱá

Re: bearing press
 

It does work for its intended purpose.

Earle

"Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy
at
> the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about automotive
> repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
> working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
>
> Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
> convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
>
> Carl
>
>
> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
> news:epo5dt$ctl$2@aioe.org...
> > >no to the drill press.
> > By which I mean 'bearing press'
> >
> > The Merg wrote:
> >> Thanks Roy, that's the info I was looking for. I don't know how big
this
> >> is, and I really don't need it - but I figured if the deal was good...
> >> anyway, no to the drill press.
> >> Thanks
> >>
> >> RoyJ wrote:
> >>> all the later models use a sealed hub assembly that is replaced as a
> >>> unit, run around $125 or so for a new unit. Rebuilding can be done but
> >>> the bearings are non standard, fairly expensive, takes a 30 ton press,
> >>> 60 ton press desireable.
> >>>
> >>> I would skip the press unless you do a lot of this kind of work. If
all
> >>> you do is keep a couple vehicles running, just head for the auto parts
> >>> place or shop and have them do it. $150 is fairly steep for a used
press
> >>> unless it is really big or really good condition. Import special 12
ton
> >>> presses go for $120 on sale at www.harborfreight.com and many other
> >>> outlets.
> >>>
> >>> The Merg wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for
$150.
> >>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
> >>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
this
> >>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn
what
> >>>> I'm doing?
> >>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
> >>>> passenger side.
> >>
> >
> > --
> > ÐÏࡱá
>
>

Re: bearing press
 

It does work for its intended purpose.

Earle

"Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy
at
> the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about automotive
> repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
> working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
>
> Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
> convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
>
> Carl
>
>
> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
> news:epo5dt$ctl$2@aioe.org...
> > >no to the drill press.
> > By which I mean 'bearing press'
> >
> > The Merg wrote:
> >> Thanks Roy, that's the info I was looking for. I don't know how big
this
> >> is, and I really don't need it - but I figured if the deal was good...
> >> anyway, no to the drill press.
> >> Thanks
> >>
> >> RoyJ wrote:
> >>> all the later models use a sealed hub assembly that is replaced as a
> >>> unit, run around $125 or so for a new unit. Rebuilding can be done but
> >>> the bearings are non standard, fairly expensive, takes a 30 ton press,
> >>> 60 ton press desireable.
> >>>
> >>> I would skip the press unless you do a lot of this kind of work. If
all
> >>> you do is keep a couple vehicles running, just head for the auto parts
> >>> place or shop and have them do it. $150 is fairly steep for a used
press
> >>> unless it is really big or really good condition. Import special 12
ton
> >>> presses go for $120 on sale at www.harborfreight.com and many other
> >>> outlets.
> >>>
> >>> The Merg wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for
$150.
> >>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
> >>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
this
> >>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn
what
> >>>> I'm doing?
> >>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
> >>>> passenger side.
> >>
> >
> > --
> > ÐÏࡱá
>
>

Re: bearing press
 

It does work for its intended purpose.

Earle

"Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy
at
> the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about automotive
> repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
> working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
>
> Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
> convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
>
> Carl
>
>
> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
> news:epo5dt$ctl$2@aioe.org...
> > >no to the drill press.
> > By which I mean 'bearing press'
> >
> > The Merg wrote:
> >> Thanks Roy, that's the info I was looking for. I don't know how big
this
> >> is, and I really don't need it - but I figured if the deal was good...
> >> anyway, no to the drill press.
> >> Thanks
> >>
> >> RoyJ wrote:
> >>> all the later models use a sealed hub assembly that is replaced as a
> >>> unit, run around $125 or so for a new unit. Rebuilding can be done but
> >>> the bearings are non standard, fairly expensive, takes a 30 ton press,
> >>> 60 ton press desireable.
> >>>
> >>> I would skip the press unless you do a lot of this kind of work. If
all
> >>> you do is keep a couple vehicles running, just head for the auto parts
> >>> place or shop and have them do it. $150 is fairly steep for a used
press
> >>> unless it is really big or really good condition. Import special 12
ton
> >>> presses go for $120 on sale at www.harborfreight.com and many other
> >>> outlets.
> >>>
> >>> The Merg wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for
$150.
> >>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
> >>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
this
> >>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn
what
> >>>> I'm doing?
> >>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
> >>>> passenger side.
> >>
> >
> > --
> > ÐÏࡱá
>
>

Re: bearing press
 

It does work for its intended purpose.

Earle

"Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy
at
> the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about automotive
> repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
> working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
>
> Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
> convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
>
> Carl
>
>
> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
> news:epo5dt$ctl$2@aioe.org...
> > >no to the drill press.
> > By which I mean 'bearing press'
> >
> > The Merg wrote:
> >> Thanks Roy, that's the info I was looking for. I don't know how big
this
> >> is, and I really don't need it - but I figured if the deal was good...
> >> anyway, no to the drill press.
> >> Thanks
> >>
> >> RoyJ wrote:
> >>> all the later models use a sealed hub assembly that is replaced as a
> >>> unit, run around $125 or so for a new unit. Rebuilding can be done but
> >>> the bearings are non standard, fairly expensive, takes a 30 ton press,
> >>> 60 ton press desireable.
> >>>
> >>> I would skip the press unless you do a lot of this kind of work. If
all
> >>> you do is keep a couple vehicles running, just head for the auto parts
> >>> place or shop and have them do it. $150 is fairly steep for a used
press
> >>> unless it is really big or really good condition. Import special 12
ton
> >>> presses go for $120 on sale at www.harborfreight.com and many other
> >>> outlets.
> >>>
> >>> The Merg wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for
$150.
> >>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
> >>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
this
> >>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn
what
> >>>> I'm doing?
> >>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
> >>>> passenger side.
> >>
> >
> > --
> > ÐÏࡱá
>
>

Re: bearing press
 

Intended purpose, yes. Advertised purpose, no.

Carl

"Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
news:M_adnSL-4IvuHVzYnZ2dnUVZ_uWlnZ2d@comcast.com...
> It does work for its intended purpose.
>
> Earle
>
> "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy
> at
>> the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about
>> automotive
>> repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
>> working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
>>
>> Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
>> convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:epo5dt$ctl$2@aioe.org...
>> > >no to the drill press.
>> > By which I mean 'bearing press'
>> >
>> > The Merg wrote:
>> >> Thanks Roy, that's the info I was looking for. I don't know how big
> this
>> >> is, and I really don't need it - but I figured if the deal was good...
>> >> anyway, no to the drill press.
>> >> Thanks
>> >>
>> >> RoyJ wrote:
>> >>> all the later models use a sealed hub assembly that is replaced as a
>> >>> unit, run around $125 or so for a new unit. Rebuilding can be done
>> >>> but
>> >>> the bearings are non standard, fairly expensive, takes a 30 ton
>> >>> press,
>> >>> 60 ton press desireable.
>> >>>
>> >>> I would skip the press unless you do a lot of this kind of work. If
> all
>> >>> you do is keep a couple vehicles running, just head for the auto
>> >>> parts
>> >>> place or shop and have them do it. $150 is fairly steep for a used
> press
>> >>> unless it is really big or really good condition. Import special 12
> ton
>> >>> presses go for $120 on sale at www.harborfreight.com and many other
>> >>> outlets.
>> >>>
>> >>> The Merg wrote:
>> >>>
>> >>>> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for
> $150.
>> >>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>> >>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
> this
>> >>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn
> what
>> >>>> I'm doing?
>> >>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>> >>>> passenger side.
>> >>
>> >
>> > --
>> > ÐÏࡱá
>>
>>
>
>

Re: bearing press
 

Intended purpose, yes. Advertised purpose, no.

Carl

"Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
news:M_adnSL-4IvuHVzYnZ2dnUVZ_uWlnZ2d@comcast.com...
> It does work for its intended purpose.
>
> Earle
>
> "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy
> at
>> the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about
>> automotive
>> repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
>> working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
>>
>> Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
>> convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:epo5dt$ctl$2@aioe.org...
>> > >no to the drill press.
>> > By which I mean 'bearing press'
>> >
>> > The Merg wrote:
>> >> Thanks Roy, that's the info I was looking for. I don't know how big
> this
>> >> is, and I really don't need it - but I figured if the deal was good...
>> >> anyway, no to the drill press.
>> >> Thanks
>> >>
>> >> RoyJ wrote:
>> >>> all the later models use a sealed hub assembly that is replaced as a
>> >>> unit, run around $125 or so for a new unit. Rebuilding can be done
>> >>> but
>> >>> the bearings are non standard, fairly expensive, takes a 30 ton
>> >>> press,
>> >>> 60 ton press desireable.
>> >>>
>> >>> I would skip the press unless you do a lot of this kind of work. If
> all
>> >>> you do is keep a couple vehicles running, just head for the auto
>> >>> parts
>> >>> place or shop and have them do it. $150 is fairly steep for a used
> press
>> >>> unless it is really big or really good condition. Import special 12
> ton
>> >>> presses go for $120 on sale at www.harborfreight.com and many other
>> >>> outlets.
>> >>>
>> >>> The Merg wrote:
>> >>>
>> >>>> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for
> $150.
>> >>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>> >>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
> this
>> >>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn
> what
>> >>>> I'm doing?
>> >>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>> >>>> passenger side.
>> >>
>> >
>> > --
>> > ÐÏࡱá
>>
>>
>
>

Re: bearing press
 

Intended purpose, yes. Advertised purpose, no.

Carl

"Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
news:M_adnSL-4IvuHVzYnZ2dnUVZ_uWlnZ2d@comcast.com...
> It does work for its intended purpose.
>
> Earle
>
> "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy
> at
>> the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about
>> automotive
>> repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
>> working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
>>
>> Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
>> convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:epo5dt$ctl$2@aioe.org...
>> > >no to the drill press.
>> > By which I mean 'bearing press'
>> >
>> > The Merg wrote:
>> >> Thanks Roy, that's the info I was looking for. I don't know how big
> this
>> >> is, and I really don't need it - but I figured if the deal was good...
>> >> anyway, no to the drill press.
>> >> Thanks
>> >>
>> >> RoyJ wrote:
>> >>> all the later models use a sealed hub assembly that is replaced as a
>> >>> unit, run around $125 or so for a new unit. Rebuilding can be done
>> >>> but
>> >>> the bearings are non standard, fairly expensive, takes a 30 ton
>> >>> press,
>> >>> 60 ton press desireable.
>> >>>
>> >>> I would skip the press unless you do a lot of this kind of work. If
> all
>> >>> you do is keep a couple vehicles running, just head for the auto
>> >>> parts
>> >>> place or shop and have them do it. $150 is fairly steep for a used
> press
>> >>> unless it is really big or really good condition. Import special 12
> ton
>> >>> presses go for $120 on sale at www.harborfreight.com and many other
>> >>> outlets.
>> >>>
>> >>> The Merg wrote:
>> >>>
>> >>>> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for
> $150.
>> >>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>> >>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
> this
>> >>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn
> what
>> >>>> I'm doing?
>> >>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>> >>>> passenger side.
>> >>
>> >
>> > --
>> > ÐÏࡱá
>>
>>
>
>

Re: bearing press
 

Intended purpose, yes. Advertised purpose, no.

Carl

"Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
news:M_adnSL-4IvuHVzYnZ2dnUVZ_uWlnZ2d@comcast.com...
> It does work for its intended purpose.
>
> Earle
>
> "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy
> at
>> the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about
>> automotive
>> repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
>> working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
>>
>> Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
>> convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:epo5dt$ctl$2@aioe.org...
>> > >no to the drill press.
>> > By which I mean 'bearing press'
>> >
>> > The Merg wrote:
>> >> Thanks Roy, that's the info I was looking for. I don't know how big
> this
>> >> is, and I really don't need it - but I figured if the deal was good...
>> >> anyway, no to the drill press.
>> >> Thanks
>> >>
>> >> RoyJ wrote:
>> >>> all the later models use a sealed hub assembly that is replaced as a
>> >>> unit, run around $125 or so for a new unit. Rebuilding can be done
>> >>> but
>> >>> the bearings are non standard, fairly expensive, takes a 30 ton
>> >>> press,
>> >>> 60 ton press desireable.
>> >>>
>> >>> I would skip the press unless you do a lot of this kind of work. If
> all
>> >>> you do is keep a couple vehicles running, just head for the auto
>> >>> parts
>> >>> place or shop and have them do it. $150 is fairly steep for a used
> press
>> >>> unless it is really big or really good condition. Import special 12
> ton
>> >>> presses go for $120 on sale at www.harborfreight.com and many other
>> >>> outlets.
>> >>>
>> >>> The Merg wrote:
>> >>>
>> >>>> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for
> $150.
>> >>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>> >>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
> this
>> >>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn
> what
>> >>>> I'm doing?
>> >>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>> >>>> passenger side.
>> >>
>> >
>> > --
>> > ÐÏࡱá
>>
>>
>
>

Re: bearing press
 

To remove money from your wallet?

"Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
news:M_adnSL-4IvuHVzYnZ2dnUVZ_uWlnZ2d@comcast.com...
> It does work for its intended purpose.
>
> Earle
>
> "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy
> at
>> the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about
>> automotive
>> repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
>> working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
>>
>> Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
>> convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:epo5dt$ctl$2@aioe.org...
>> > >no to the drill press.
>> > By which I mean 'bearing press'
>> >
>> > The Merg wrote:
>> >> Thanks Roy, that's the info I was looking for. I don't know how big
> this
>> >> is, and I really don't need it - but I figured if the deal was good...
>> >> anyway, no to the drill press.
>> >> Thanks
>> >>
>> >> RoyJ wrote:
>> >>> all the later models use a sealed hub assembly that is replaced as a
>> >>> unit, run around $125 or so for a new unit. Rebuilding can be done
>> >>> but
>> >>> the bearings are non standard, fairly expensive, takes a 30 ton
>> >>> press,
>> >>> 60 ton press desireable.
>> >>>
>> >>> I would skip the press unless you do a lot of this kind of work. If
> all
>> >>> you do is keep a couple vehicles running, just head for the auto
>> >>> parts
>> >>> place or shop and have them do it. $150 is fairly steep for a used
> press
>> >>> unless it is really big or really good condition. Import special 12
> ton
>> >>> presses go for $120 on sale at www.harborfreight.com and many other
>> >>> outlets.
>> >>>
>> >>> The Merg wrote:
>> >>>
>> >>>> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for
> $150.
>> >>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>> >>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
> this
>> >>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn
> what
>> >>>> I'm doing?
>> >>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>> >>>> passenger side.
>> >>
>> >
>> > --
>> > ÐÏࡱá
>>
>>
>
>

Re: bearing press
 

To remove money from your wallet?

"Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
news:M_adnSL-4IvuHVzYnZ2dnUVZ_uWlnZ2d@comcast.com...
> It does work for its intended purpose.
>
> Earle
>
> "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy
> at
>> the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about
>> automotive
>> repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
>> working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
>>
>> Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
>> convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:epo5dt$ctl$2@aioe.org...
>> > >no to the drill press.
>> > By which I mean 'bearing press'
>> >
>> > The Merg wrote:
>> >> Thanks Roy, that's the info I was looking for. I don't know how big
> this
>> >> is, and I really don't need it - but I figured if the deal was good...
>> >> anyway, no to the drill press.
>> >> Thanks
>> >>
>> >> RoyJ wrote:
>> >>> all the later models use a sealed hub assembly that is replaced as a
>> >>> unit, run around $125 or so for a new unit. Rebuilding can be done
>> >>> but
>> >>> the bearings are non standard, fairly expensive, takes a 30 ton
>> >>> press,
>> >>> 60 ton press desireable.
>> >>>
>> >>> I would skip the press unless you do a lot of this kind of work. If
> all
>> >>> you do is keep a couple vehicles running, just head for the auto
>> >>> parts
>> >>> place or shop and have them do it. $150 is fairly steep for a used
> press
>> >>> unless it is really big or really good condition. Import special 12
> ton
>> >>> presses go for $120 on sale at www.harborfreight.com and many other
>> >>> outlets.
>> >>>
>> >>> The Merg wrote:
>> >>>
>> >>>> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for
> $150.
>> >>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>> >>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
> this
>> >>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn
> what
>> >>>> I'm doing?
>> >>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>> >>>> passenger side.
>> >>
>> >
>> > --
>> > ÐÏࡱá
>>
>>
>
>

Re: bearing press
 

To remove money from your wallet?

"Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
news:M_adnSL-4IvuHVzYnZ2dnUVZ_uWlnZ2d@comcast.com...
> It does work for its intended purpose.
>
> Earle
>
> "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy
> at
>> the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about
>> automotive
>> repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
>> working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
>>
>> Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
>> convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:epo5dt$ctl$2@aioe.org...
>> > >no to the drill press.
>> > By which I mean 'bearing press'
>> >
>> > The Merg wrote:
>> >> Thanks Roy, that's the info I was looking for. I don't know how big
> this
>> >> is, and I really don't need it - but I figured if the deal was good...
>> >> anyway, no to the drill press.
>> >> Thanks
>> >>
>> >> RoyJ wrote:
>> >>> all the later models use a sealed hub assembly that is replaced as a
>> >>> unit, run around $125 or so for a new unit. Rebuilding can be done
>> >>> but
>> >>> the bearings are non standard, fairly expensive, takes a 30 ton
>> >>> press,
>> >>> 60 ton press desireable.
>> >>>
>> >>> I would skip the press unless you do a lot of this kind of work. If
> all
>> >>> you do is keep a couple vehicles running, just head for the auto
>> >>> parts
>> >>> place or shop and have them do it. $150 is fairly steep for a used
> press
>> >>> unless it is really big or really good condition. Import special 12
> ton
>> >>> presses go for $120 on sale at www.harborfreight.com and many other
>> >>> outlets.
>> >>>
>> >>> The Merg wrote:
>> >>>
>> >>>> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for
> $150.
>> >>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>> >>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
> this
>> >>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn
> what
>> >>>> I'm doing?
>> >>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>> >>>> passenger side.
>> >>
>> >
>> > --
>> > ÐÏࡱá
>>
>>
>
>

Re: bearing press
 

To remove money from your wallet?

"Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
news:M_adnSL-4IvuHVzYnZ2dnUVZ_uWlnZ2d@comcast.com...
> It does work for its intended purpose.
>
> Earle
>
> "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy
> at
>> the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about
>> automotive
>> repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
>> working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
>>
>> Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
>> convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:epo5dt$ctl$2@aioe.org...
>> > >no to the drill press.
>> > By which I mean 'bearing press'
>> >
>> > The Merg wrote:
>> >> Thanks Roy, that's the info I was looking for. I don't know how big
> this
>> >> is, and I really don't need it - but I figured if the deal was good...
>> >> anyway, no to the drill press.
>> >> Thanks
>> >>
>> >> RoyJ wrote:
>> >>> all the later models use a sealed hub assembly that is replaced as a
>> >>> unit, run around $125 or so for a new unit. Rebuilding can be done
>> >>> but
>> >>> the bearings are non standard, fairly expensive, takes a 30 ton
>> >>> press,
>> >>> 60 ton press desireable.
>> >>>
>> >>> I would skip the press unless you do a lot of this kind of work. If
> all
>> >>> you do is keep a couple vehicles running, just head for the auto
>> >>> parts
>> >>> place or shop and have them do it. $150 is fairly steep for a used
> press
>> >>> unless it is really big or really good condition. Import special 12
> ton
>> >>> presses go for $120 on sale at www.harborfreight.com and many other
>> >>> outlets.
>> >>>
>> >>> The Merg wrote:
>> >>>
>> >>>> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for
> $150.
>> >>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>> >>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
> this
>> >>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn
> what
>> >>>> I'm doing?
>> >>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>> >>>> passenger side.
>> >>
>> >
>> > --
>> > ÐÏࡱá
>>
>>
>
>

Re: bearing press
 

Intended purpose is extracing money from the pockets of the unwary?

Earle Horton wrote:

> It does work for its intended purpose.
>
> Earle
>
> "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>
>>Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy
>
> at
>
>>the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about automotive
>>repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
>>working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
>>
>>Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
>>convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
>>
>>Carl
>>
>>
>>"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
>>news:epo5dt$ctl$2@aioe.org...
>>
>>>>no to the drill press.
>>>
>>>By which I mean 'bearing press'
>>>
>>>The Merg wrote:
>>>
>>>>Thanks Roy, that's the info I was looking for. I don't know how big
>
> this
>
>>>>is, and I really don't need it - but I figured if the deal was good...
>>>>anyway, no to the drill press.
>>>>Thanks
>>>>
>>>>RoyJ wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>all the later models use a sealed hub assembly that is replaced as a
>>>>>unit, run around $125 or so for a new unit. Rebuilding can be done but
>>>>>the bearings are non standard, fairly expensive, takes a 30 ton press,
>>>>>60 ton press desireable.
>>>>>
>>>>>I would skip the press unless you do a lot of this kind of work. If
>
> all
>
>>>>>you do is keep a couple vehicles running, just head for the auto parts
>>>>>place or shop and have them do it. $150 is fairly steep for a used
>
> press
>
>>>>>unless it is really big or really good condition. Import special 12
>
> ton
>
>>>>>presses go for $120 on sale at www.harborfreight.com and many other
>>>>>outlets.
>>>>>
>>>>>The Merg wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for
>
> $150.
>
>>>>>>Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>>>>>>Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
>
> this
>
>>>>>>be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn
>
> what
>
>>>>>>I'm doing?
>>>>>>A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>>>>>>passenger side.
>>>>
>>>--
>>>ÐÏࡱá
>>
>>
>
>

Re: bearing press
 

Intended purpose is extracing money from the pockets of the unwary?

Earle Horton wrote:

> It does work for its intended purpose.
>
> Earle
>
> "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>
>>Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy
>
> at
>
>>the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about automotive
>>repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
>>working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
>>
>>Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
>>convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
>>
>>Carl
>>
>>
>>"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
>>news:epo5dt$ctl$2@aioe.org...
>>
>>>>no to the drill press.
>>>
>>>By which I mean 'bearing press'
>>>
>>>The Merg wrote:
>>>
>>>>Thanks Roy, that's the info I was looking for. I don't know how big
>
> this
>
>>>>is, and I really don't need it - but I figured if the deal was good...
>>>>anyway, no to the drill press.
>>>>Thanks
>>>>
>>>>RoyJ wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>all the later models use a sealed hub assembly that is replaced as a
>>>>>unit, run around $125 or so for a new unit. Rebuilding can be done but
>>>>>the bearings are non standard, fairly expensive, takes a 30 ton press,
>>>>>60 ton press desireable.
>>>>>
>>>>>I would skip the press unless you do a lot of this kind of work. If
>
> all
>
>>>>>you do is keep a couple vehicles running, just head for the auto parts
>>>>>place or shop and have them do it. $150 is fairly steep for a used
>
> press
>
>>>>>unless it is really big or really good condition. Import special 12
>
> ton
>
>>>>>presses go for $120 on sale at www.harborfreight.com and many other
>>>>>outlets.
>>>>>
>>>>>The Merg wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for
>
> $150.
>
>>>>>>Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>>>>>>Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
>
> this
>
>>>>>>be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn
>
> what
>
>>>>>>I'm doing?
>>>>>>A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>>>>>>passenger side.
>>>>
>>>--
>>>ÐÏࡱá
>>
>>
>
>

Re: bearing press
 

Intended purpose is extracing money from the pockets of the unwary?

Earle Horton wrote:

> It does work for its intended purpose.
>
> Earle
>
> "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>
>>Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy
>
> at
>
>>the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about automotive
>>repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
>>working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
>>
>>Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
>>convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
>>
>>Carl
>>
>>
>>"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
>>news:epo5dt$ctl$2@aioe.org...
>>
>>>>no to the drill press.
>>>
>>>By which I mean 'bearing press'
>>>
>>>The Merg wrote:
>>>
>>>>Thanks Roy, that's the info I was looking for. I don't know how big
>
> this
>
>>>>is, and I really don't need it - but I figured if the deal was good...
>>>>anyway, no to the drill press.
>>>>Thanks
>>>>
>>>>RoyJ wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>all the later models use a sealed hub assembly that is replaced as a
>>>>>unit, run around $125 or so for a new unit. Rebuilding can be done but
>>>>>the bearings are non standard, fairly expensive, takes a 30 ton press,
>>>>>60 ton press desireable.
>>>>>
>>>>>I would skip the press unless you do a lot of this kind of work. If
>
> all
>
>>>>>you do is keep a couple vehicles running, just head for the auto parts
>>>>>place or shop and have them do it. $150 is fairly steep for a used
>
> press
>
>>>>>unless it is really big or really good condition. Import special 12
>
> ton
>
>>>>>presses go for $120 on sale at www.harborfreight.com and many other
>>>>>outlets.
>>>>>
>>>>>The Merg wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for
>
> $150.
>
>>>>>>Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>>>>>>Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
>
> this
>
>>>>>>be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn
>
> what
>
>>>>>>I'm doing?
>>>>>>A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>>>>>>passenger side.
>>>>
>>>--
>>>ÐÏࡱá
>>
>>
>
>