bearing press
01-30-2007, 02:14 PM
#21
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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.
>
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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
>>> $150. Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
>>> this be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I
>>> learn what I'm doing?
>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>>> passenger side.
>
--
ÐÏࡱá
02-01-2007, 12:37 AM
#22
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Posts: n/a
Re: bearing press
Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy at
the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about automotive
repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
Carl
"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:epo5dt$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 $150.
>>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would this
>>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn what
>>>> I'm doing?
>>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>>>> passenger side.
>>
>
> --
> ÐÏࡱá
the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about automotive
repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
Carl
"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:epo5dt$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 $150.
>>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would this
>>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn what
>>>> I'm doing?
>>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>>>> passenger side.
>>
>
> --
> ÐÏࡱá
02-01-2007, 12:37 AM
#23
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Posts: n/a
Re: bearing press
Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy at
the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about automotive
repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
Carl
"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:epo5dt$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 $150.
>>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would this
>>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn what
>>>> I'm doing?
>>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>>>> passenger side.
>>
>
> --
> ÐÏࡱá
the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about automotive
repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
Carl
"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:epo5dt$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 $150.
>>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would this
>>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn what
>>>> I'm doing?
>>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>>>> passenger side.
>>
>
> --
> ÐÏࡱá
02-01-2007, 12:37 AM
#24
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: bearing press
Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy at
the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about automotive
repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
Carl
"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:epo5dt$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 $150.
>>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would this
>>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn what
>>>> I'm doing?
>>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>>>> passenger side.
>>
>
> --
> ÐÏࡱá
the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about automotive
repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
Carl
"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:epo5dt$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 $150.
>>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would this
>>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn what
>>>> I'm doing?
>>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>>>> passenger side.
>>
>
> --
> ÐÏࡱá
02-01-2007, 12:37 AM
#25
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: bearing press
Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy at
the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about automotive
repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
Carl
"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:epo5dt$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 $150.
>>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would this
>>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn what
>>>> I'm doing?
>>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>>>> passenger side.
>>
>
> --
> ÐÏࡱá
the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about automotive
repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
Carl
"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:epo5dt$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 $150.
>>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would this
>>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn what
>>>> I'm doing?
>>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>>>> passenger side.
>>
>
> --
> ÐÏࡱá
02-01-2007, 01:06 AM
#26
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Re: bearing press
It does work for its intended purpose.
Earle
"Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy
at
> the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about automotive
> repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
> working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
>
> Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
> convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
>
> Carl
>
>
> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
> news:epo5dt$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
$150.
> >>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
> >>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
this
> >>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn
what
> >>>> I'm doing?
> >>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
> >>>> passenger side.
> >>
> >
> > --
> > ÐÏࡱá
>
>
Earle
"Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy
at
> the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about automotive
> repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
> working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
>
> Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
> convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
>
> Carl
>
>
> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
> news:epo5dt$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
$150.
> >>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
> >>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
this
> >>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn
what
> >>>> I'm doing?
> >>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
> >>>> passenger side.
> >>
> >
> > --
> > ÐÏࡱá
>
>
02-01-2007, 01:06 AM
#27
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: bearing press
It does work for its intended purpose.
Earle
"Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy
at
> the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about automotive
> repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
> working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
>
> Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
> convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
>
> Carl
>
>
> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
> news:epo5dt$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
$150.
> >>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
> >>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
this
> >>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn
what
> >>>> I'm doing?
> >>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
> >>>> passenger side.
> >>
> >
> > --
> > ÐÏࡱá
>
>
Earle
"Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy
at
> the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about automotive
> repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
> working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
>
> Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
> convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
>
> Carl
>
>
> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
> news:epo5dt$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
$150.
> >>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
> >>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
this
> >>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn
what
> >>>> I'm doing?
> >>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
> >>>> passenger side.
> >>
> >
> > --
> > ÐÏࡱá
>
>
02-01-2007, 01:06 AM
#28
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: bearing press
It does work for its intended purpose.
Earle
"Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy
at
> the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about automotive
> repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
> working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
>
> Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
> convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
>
> Carl
>
>
> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
> news:epo5dt$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
$150.
> >>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
> >>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
this
> >>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn
what
> >>>> I'm doing?
> >>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
> >>>> passenger side.
> >>
> >
> > --
> > ÐÏࡱá
>
>
Earle
"Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy
at
> the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about automotive
> repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
> working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
>
> Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
> convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
>
> Carl
>
>
> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
> news:epo5dt$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
$150.
> >>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
> >>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
this
> >>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn
what
> >>>> I'm doing?
> >>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
> >>>> passenger side.
> >>
> >
> > --
> > ÐÏࡱá
>
>
02-01-2007, 01:06 AM
#29
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: bearing press
It does work for its intended purpose.
Earle
"Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy
at
> the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about automotive
> repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
> working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
>
> Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
> convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
>
> Carl
>
>
> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
> news:epo5dt$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
$150.
> >>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
> >>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
this
> >>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn
what
> >>>> I'm doing?
> >>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
> >>>> passenger side.
> >>
> >
> > --
> > ÐÏࡱá
>
>
Earle
"Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy
at
> the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about automotive
> repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
> working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
>
> Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
> convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
>
> Carl
>
>
> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
> news:epo5dt$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
$150.
> >>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
> >>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
this
> >>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn
what
> >>>> I'm doing?
> >>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
> >>>> passenger side.
> >>
> >
> > --
> > ÐÏࡱá
>
>
02-01-2007, 01:13 AM
#30
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: bearing press
Intended purpose, yes. Advertised purpose, no.
Carl
"Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
news:M_adnSL-4IvuHVzYnZ2dnUVZ_uWlnZ2d@comcast.com...
> It does work for its intended purpose.
>
> Earle
>
> "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy
> at
>> the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about
>> automotive
>> repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
>> working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
>>
>> Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
>> convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:epo5dt$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
> $150.
>> >>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>> >>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
> this
>> >>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn
> what
>> >>>> I'm doing?
>> >>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>> >>>> passenger side.
>> >>
>> >
>> > --
>> > ÐÏࡱá
>>
>>
>
>
Carl
"Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
news:M_adnSL-4IvuHVzYnZ2dnUVZ_uWlnZ2d@comcast.com...
> It does work for its intended purpose.
>
> Earle
>
> "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy
> at
>> the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about
>> automotive
>> repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
>> working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
>>
>> Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
>> convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:epo5dt$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
>>
>>
>
>
