bearing press
02-01-2007, 01:13 AM
#31
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Re: bearing press
Intended purpose, yes. Advertised purpose, no.
Carl
"Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
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> 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
> $150.
>> >>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>> >>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
> this
>> >>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn
> what
>> >>>> I'm doing?
>> >>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>> >>>> passenger side.
>> >>
>> >
>> > --
>> > ÐÏࡱá
>>
>>
>
>
02-01-2007, 01:13 AM
#32
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Posts: n/a
Re: bearing press
Intended purpose, yes. Advertised purpose, no.
Carl
"Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
news:M_adnSL-4IvuHVzYnZ2dnUVZ_uWlnZ2d@comcast.com...
> It does work for its intended purpose.
>
> Earle
>
> "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy
> at
>> the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about
>> automotive
>> repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
>> working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
>>
>> Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
>> convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:epo5dt$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
> $150.
>> >>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>> >>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
> this
>> >>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn
> what
>> >>>> I'm doing?
>> >>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>> >>>> passenger side.
>> >>
>> >
>> > --
>> > ÐÏࡱá
>>
>>
>
>
02-01-2007, 01:13 AM
#33
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Posts: n/a
Re: bearing press
Intended purpose, yes. Advertised purpose, no.
Carl
"Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
news:M_adnSL-4IvuHVzYnZ2dnUVZ_uWlnZ2d@comcast.com...
> It does work for its intended purpose.
>
> Earle
>
> "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy
> at
>> the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about
>> automotive
>> repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
>> working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
>>
>> Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
>> convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:epo5dt$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
> $150.
>> >>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>> >>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
> this
>> >>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn
> what
>> >>>> I'm doing?
>> >>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>> >>>> passenger side.
>> >>
>> >
>> > --
>> > ÐÏࡱá
>>
>>
>
>
02-01-2007, 01:37 AM
#34
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Posts: n/a
Re: bearing press
To remove money from your wallet?
"Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
news:M_adnSL-4IvuHVzYnZ2dnUVZ_uWlnZ2d@comcast.com...
> It does work for its intended purpose.
>
> Earle
>
> "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy
> at
>> the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about
>> automotive
>> repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
>> working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
>>
>> Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
>> convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:epo5dt$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
> $150.
>> >>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>> >>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
> this
>> >>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn
> what
>> >>>> I'm doing?
>> >>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>> >>>> passenger side.
>> >>
>> >
>> > --
>> > ÐÏࡱá
>>
>>
>
>
"Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
news:M_adnSL-4IvuHVzYnZ2dnUVZ_uWlnZ2d@comcast.com...
> It does work for its intended purpose.
>
> Earle
>
> "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy
> at
>> the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about
>> automotive
>> repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
>> working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
>>
>> Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
>> convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:epo5dt$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
> $150.
>> >>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>> >>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
> this
>> >>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn
> what
>> >>>> I'm doing?
>> >>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>> >>>> passenger side.
>> >>
>> >
>> > --
>> > ÐÏࡱá
>>
>>
>
>
02-01-2007, 01:37 AM
#35
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: bearing press
To remove money from your wallet?
"Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
news:M_adnSL-4IvuHVzYnZ2dnUVZ_uWlnZ2d@comcast.com...
> It does work for its intended purpose.
>
> Earle
>
> "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy
> at
>> the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about
>> automotive
>> repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
>> working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
>>
>> Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
>> convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:epo5dt$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
> $150.
>> >>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>> >>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
> this
>> >>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn
> what
>> >>>> I'm doing?
>> >>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>> >>>> passenger side.
>> >>
>> >
>> > --
>> > ÐÏࡱá
>>
>>
>
>
"Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
news:M_adnSL-4IvuHVzYnZ2dnUVZ_uWlnZ2d@comcast.com...
> It does work for its intended purpose.
>
> Earle
>
> "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy
> at
>> the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about
>> automotive
>> repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
>> working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
>>
>> Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
>> convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:epo5dt$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
> $150.
>> >>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>> >>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
> this
>> >>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn
> what
>> >>>> I'm doing?
>> >>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>> >>>> passenger side.
>> >>
>> >
>> > --
>> > ÐÏࡱá
>>
>>
>
>
02-01-2007, 01:37 AM
#36
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: bearing press
To remove money from your wallet?
"Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
news:M_adnSL-4IvuHVzYnZ2dnUVZ_uWlnZ2d@comcast.com...
> It does work for its intended purpose.
>
> Earle
>
> "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy
> at
>> the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about
>> automotive
>> repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
>> working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
>>
>> Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
>> convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:epo5dt$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
> $150.
>> >>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>> >>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
> this
>> >>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn
> what
>> >>>> I'm doing?
>> >>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>> >>>> passenger side.
>> >>
>> >
>> > --
>> > ÐÏࡱá
>>
>>
>
>
"Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
news:M_adnSL-4IvuHVzYnZ2dnUVZ_uWlnZ2d@comcast.com...
> It does work for its intended purpose.
>
> Earle
>
> "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy
> at
>> the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about
>> automotive
>> repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
>> working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
>>
>> Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
>> convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:epo5dt$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
> $150.
>> >>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>> >>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
> this
>> >>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn
> what
>> >>>> I'm doing?
>> >>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>> >>>> passenger side.
>> >>
>> >
>> > --
>> > ÐÏࡱá
>>
>>
>
>
02-01-2007, 01:37 AM
#37
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: bearing press
To remove money from your wallet?
"Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
news:M_adnSL-4IvuHVzYnZ2dnUVZ_uWlnZ2d@comcast.com...
> It does work for its intended purpose.
>
> Earle
>
> "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy
> at
>> the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about
>> automotive
>> repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
>> working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
>>
>> Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
>> convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:epo5dt$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
> $150.
>> >>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>> >>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
> this
>> >>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn
> what
>> >>>> I'm doing?
>> >>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>> >>>> passenger side.
>> >>
>> >
>> > --
>> > ÐÏࡱá
>>
>>
>
>
"Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
news:M_adnSL-4IvuHVzYnZ2dnUVZ_uWlnZ2d@comcast.com...
> It does work for its intended purpose.
>
> Earle
>
> "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy
> at
>> the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about
>> automotive
>> repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
>> working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
>>
>> Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
>> convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:epo5dt$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
> $150.
>> >>>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>> >>>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
> this
>> >>>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn
> what
>> >>>> I'm doing?
>> >>>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>> >>>> passenger side.
>> >>
>> >
>> > --
>> > ÐÏࡱá
>>
>>
>
>
02-01-2007, 10:27 AM
#38
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: bearing press
Intended purpose is extracing money from the pockets of the unwary?
Earle Horton wrote:
> It does work for its intended purpose.
>
> Earle
>
> "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>
>>Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy
>
> at
>
>>the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about automotive
>>repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
>>working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
>>
>>Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
>>convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
>>
>>Carl
>>
>>
>>"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
>>news:epo5dt$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
>
> $150.
>
>>>>>>Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>>>>>>Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
>
> this
>
>>>>>>be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn
>
> what
>
>>>>>>I'm doing?
>>>>>>A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>>>>>>passenger side.
>>>>
>>>--
>>>ÐÏࡱá
>>
>>
>
>
Earle Horton wrote:
> It does work for its intended purpose.
>
> Earle
>
> "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>
>>Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy
>
> at
>
>>the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about automotive
>>repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
>>working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
>>
>>Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
>>convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
>>
>>Carl
>>
>>
>>"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
>>news:epo5dt$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
>
> $150.
>
>>>>>>Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>>>>>>Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
>
> this
>
>>>>>>be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn
>
> what
>
>>>>>>I'm doing?
>>>>>>A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>>>>>>passenger side.
>>>>
>>>--
>>>ÐÏࡱá
>>
>>
>
>
02-01-2007, 10:27 AM
#39
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: bearing press
Intended purpose is extracing money from the pockets of the unwary?
Earle Horton wrote:
> It does work for its intended purpose.
>
> Earle
>
> "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>
>>Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy
>
> at
>
>>the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about automotive
>>repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
>>working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
>>
>>Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
>>convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
>>
>>Carl
>>
>>
>>"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
>>news:epo5dt$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
>
> $150.
>
>>>>>>Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>>>>>>Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
>
> this
>
>>>>>>be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn
>
> what
>
>>>>>>I'm doing?
>>>>>>A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>>>>>>passenger side.
>>>>
>>>--
>>>ÐÏࡱá
>>
>>
>
>
Earle Horton wrote:
> It does work for its intended purpose.
>
> Earle
>
> "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>
>>Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy
>
> at
>
>>the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about automotive
>>repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
>>working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
>>
>>Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
>>convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
>>
>>Carl
>>
>>
>>"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
>>news:epo5dt$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
>
> $150.
>
>>>>>>Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>>>>>>Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
>
> this
>
>>>>>>be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn
>
> what
>
>>>>>>I'm doing?
>>>>>>A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>>>>>>passenger side.
>>>>
>>>--
>>>ÐÏࡱá
>>
>>
>
>
02-01-2007, 10:27 AM
#40
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: bearing press
Intended purpose is extracing money from the pockets of the unwary?
Earle Horton wrote:
> It does work for its intended purpose.
>
> Earle
>
> "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>
>>Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy
>
> at
>
>>the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about automotive
>>repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
>>working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
>>
>>Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
>>convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
>>
>>Carl
>>
>>
>>"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
>>news:epo5dt$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
>
> $150.
>
>>>>>>Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>>>>>>Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
>
> this
>
>>>>>>be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn
>
> what
>
>>>>>>I'm doing?
>>>>>>A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>>>>>>passenger side.
>>>>
>>>--
>>>ÐÏࡱá
>>
>>
>
>
Earle Horton wrote:
> It does work for its intended purpose.
>
> Earle
>
> "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:RJWdndbMHqc54VzYnZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>
>>Never, ever, EVER buy anything not sold at the parts store from 'the guy
>
> at
>
>>the parts store'. Generally, if these guys knew that much about automotive
>>repair, they wouldn't be working at an auto parts store. They would be
>>working at a dealership making a killing getting paid flat-rate.
>>
>>Nine times out of ten, these guys aren't that bright. One even tried to
>>convince me that the 'tornado' actually works. Freaking moron.
>>
>>Carl
>>
>>
>>"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
>>news:epo5dt$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:
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>>>>>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
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>>>>>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
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>>>>>unless it is really big or really good condition. Import special 12
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>>>>>presses go for $120 on sale at www.harborfreight.com and many other
>>>>>outlets.
>>>>>
>>>>>The Merg wrote:
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>>>>>
>>>>>>I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for
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>>>>>>Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>>>>>>Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would
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> this
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>>>>>>be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn
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>>>>>>I'm doing?
>>>>>>A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>>>>>>passenger side.
>>>>
>>>--
>>>ÐÏࡱá
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