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Hey guys,
Still in the same situation...
Surely not 12000k biggqwesty, it's only a tad under 4000k to Sydney from here... :tease:
Not really needing a huge amount of help, maybe just someone with similar vehicle to take for a spin, and maybe check wheel bearings, etc...
At this point though, I'd appreciate anything...
Evo
Ow is that all?? I'll pop over then lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Evo
On a serious note bloke what gear do you need to do the bearings?
I have a 52mm socket if you need, and I think the gu you'll need circlip pliers and some Allen keys to remove the locking hub.
I'd simply tighten them a little as a little will make a big difference if it's them causing the issues.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Hub-Adjus...item1c496bc912
Every one should have one of these.
mate been out of action with a crook back, still not the best but im getting there, if you want to drop by im in helena valley im happy to look at it. mob 0418845324
Pole dancing? Seriously I feel for you. been there done that a few times.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stropp
geez i wish, still a bit painfull but got another appt with the chiro today, not as bad as others on here though, mine just needs manipulation not surgery.Quote:
Originally Posted by 4bye4
Yea mate, I had back pain for a few years. Ended up with hip replacement x 2. Anyway all the best with it. Don't want to highjack Evo's thread. He should have come to the (short) meeting last night and we all could have looked at his problem in the car park and really confused him. lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Stropp
I'm coming back up to perth this weekend aswell,not sure if I can get to stropp's and lend a hand aswell,drop us a pm as to what time and i'll see if I can get there.i'm good with spanners and shit,just don't know to much about diasgnosing shit with these as I get mine done by a mechanic......hadn't been to perth for months now I cannot get away from the joint.....Grrrrrr
that's presuming stropp wants to tell me where he lives
no way :)..............Quote:
Originally Posted by wa 489
If your doing the front bearing have a look at this,Quote:
Originally Posted by Evo
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...-wheel-bearing
Yes, threedogs, that's the tool I'm wanting...
What meeting last night?
That's no good with the back Stropp.
Don't want you having a look if you aren't up to it mate.
I could probably manage if I could get my hands on one of those tools for a few hours...
Anyone have one I could borrow?
Evo
what size socket do you need,i could bring one up,,hey Evo i'll be in Bedfordale so I can come over sunday morning mate...no problem really..
just read through,the biggest one we got is a 50mm and a 2"
You can get away with out using a tool. I don't have one nor do I plan on buying one. I use 2 long Allen keys or a punch if I have one handy. The screw ring (not sure what it's actually called) doesn't need to be super tight so it's fine to use a punch or something similar with a small amount of persuasion with a hammer.
I really do hope it's something easy that you can fix yourself. Not much beats that satisfaction. All the best bloke.
Thanks for the idea lhurley.
WA489 it's not a socket, it's the tool with the 2 pins for adjusting the bearing adjustment ring.
Thanks though.
See if I can get a look in the morning. Some prick broke my antenna in a shop car park so going to try fix that too...
Evo
And with the bearings, say I nip up where I have eliminated play but the lock ring holes don't line up, do I tighten the threaded ring to the next available hole or slacken off to the previous hole?
Evo
If by tightening a small amount more I would head that way, if its not far the other way give that a go.
Personally using the correct tool causes the least problems, no damage, deformation of the holes or risk of a sliver of metal being dislodged.
At a pinch using two pin punches or even the blunt end of drill bits and a large screw driver to wind it up tight would be better than using a hammer and punch, but you have to use what you have.
Good luck.
I would add a little more load if the holes don't align.
Take your time make. It's very fascinating pulling the hubs apart, you'll be thinking "is that all that turns my wheels"...
Ok, gave it a go.
Ended up somehow slipping and ended up on my arse on the driveway, but that's another story...
Nipped both sides up, pretty much one hole tighter.
Not sure if it's just me, but I can't say I've noticed a difference...
Evo
Once you get someone to check it for you you can then eliminate it from the problem.
Have you tried rotating your tyres ?
Must be getting close now
bugger mate.. did it feel tight?Quote:
Originally Posted by Evo
i also remember you saying about the tyres?
have you had a chance to try a second set yet?
Darren told me once that the patrols dont notice unbalanced tyres on the rear.. so maybe if your up for it swap the rear tyres to the fronts.. see if that makes any change..
Quote:
Originally Posted by biggqwesty
Most vehicles will get away with no balance on the rear tyres
threedogs, biggqwesty...
I slowly tightened the adjustment ring little by little until I couldn't feel any play. Slackened off and checked, then nipped up again to the next closest hole. Wheels would spin freely, but not excessively freely. Have done a good drive at 100kmh, after which I got out and checked the hubs for heat. All seems fine so I guess I must have done it right.
Next will be tyres, probably rotation first, and see how goes. When the fronts were rebalanced the last time, they said the rears had no weights on them, so I guess that backs up what both of you have said.
Going to see if I can swap tyres front to back this week, weather and back permitting, but just a thought, say when driving, driver side front wheel is rotating clockwise, now if that was put onto the passenger side, it would be rotating counter clockwise, or opposite direction. Would this possibly make a difference? As in wear pattern on a mud terrain? I've heard older MUDs that have done a few kms feather on the tread blocks (not that I can see on mine nor have they done high kms) or whatever, but just part of my thought process...
Was thinking that when the bearing/swivels were done, maybe the tyres weren't put back on the same side they were taken off from, so in effect, this would have upset the wear and also the rotation pattern that has been kept up since tyres were new?
Evo
I would say it would wear differently but to be honest I haven't noticed ever on my busses, and that's the normal rotation recommendation.
If your tears are not weighted then I guess wait for the ration period and then do it. No point in forking cash out early.