number 8 nose bearing-do i need to replace it?

[adomakin]

how can i tell if my number 8 nose bearing is any good? do they fail? do you HAVE to replace it?

Andy

[afterburn 549]

most shops will say no.....most of us do anyway cause were insequre and all ready there...............

[mtelliott]

I would think that as long as it's still in spec, it would be fine. Not sure what spec is on these but it doesn't seem like a part that needs to be replaced.

[adomakin]

hmmm........

[mtelliott]

Maybe you should document what type of engine your building. That might help some of the experts to chime in on replace vs. reuse.

[john walker's workshop]

it gets particles imbedded into it just like the rest of the bearings. in fact, it is a bearing. it also takes a lot of side load from running the a/c and alternator. replace it.

[adomakin]

just pulled it off the end of the crank and i can see a an area that seems to have been taking a loading on both the inside and outside bearing surface. me thinks its time to buy a new one.

thanks for your advice blokes

Andy

[Wayne 962]

It's a good bet to replace it, although you can spec it out and check it against the dimensions in the Engine Book to see if it's still in spec.

-Wayne

[adomakin]

thanks Wayne, spoke to Tom yesterday and ordered a new one. your price including express delivery (and my free mug!)-$160, my porsche dealer-$254 PLUS delivery and no free mug. I love the UK!

Andy

[Wayne 962]

Wow, that's even with the crappy exchange rates now...

Oh, wait a sec, it works in your favor right now...

-Wayne

[adomakin]

yep-im trying to buy as much stuff from the states as possible without my wife finding out!

Andy