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simple answer is yes it rotates , but its stiff as the top bearings are under full spring pressure .. the force you can create with your arms are far less than that from a Power steering system ..
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Sadly it looks like you have nipped or damaged the seal - can happen when fitting the bearing if you aren't careful enough.
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I didn't Mike - that's how they were when they were delivered. The pics in post 12 were taken just minutes after this one
(5 and 8 minutes to be exact ). 9109 As you can see they're still sealed in their bags. |
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Ah well whoever built the assembly up got it wrong then. It's easy to do as the overlap is quite shallow and if you twist the bearing out of alignment a bit too much the seal disappears below the metal lip. I bought just the bearings and had exactly the same thing happen on one side so dismantled it and reset the seal - luckily there was no damage. Also gave it a bit more grease while I was in there and took a bit more care refitting it, not wanting to make the same mistake twice. . Last edited by Mike Noc; 2nd November 2020 at 11:17.. |
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Yes it does look like your seal is damaged - it is going to have to come apart anyway so strip it down and see what the seal looks like once the top bearing cover is off.
When I did mine I just replaced the bearing itself - item 9 here: https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-GRID001542 You already have new housings - as long as they are made to the original drawings they should be fine - you can compare them with your originals to check. |
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Two bearings from Rimmers (item 9) would cost £42 plus £9.45 shipping = £51.45. Do you think they're any better than the bearings in the £43.98 pair?
PS. I suspect all the bearings come from China anyway these days - even the ones from Rimmers - so it's hard to know which are ok and which aren't. Last edited by Blink; 2nd November 2020 at 11:43.. |
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The Rimmer bearings are genuine Rover and the Ebay items appear to be unbranded, but you could be right they might all emanate from China.
I only referenced the Rimmer page to show the part - you may be able to get them cheaper elsewhere. Either way it has to be your choice as it is your car. If I was buying them again I'd go for a branded item - Febi bearings are available on Ebay for under £17.00 each delivered. |
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