John_T Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Whilst carrying out routine maintenance (i.e. cleaning out and re-greasing the front hub bearings on my TD5 90) I succeeded in stripping the thread on the stub axle when taking the hub nut off. How exactly this happened is a bit of a mystery as it was not cross threaded (maybe a dodgy locknut?) but the net result is I have to fit a new stub axle. The two qestions are 1) what are Paddock's £32.50 specials like and 2) can you re-use the bronze thrust rings if you have heated them to get them off the old stub axle?...or do I stop being a cheapskate and fork out £11 + VAT for a new one at the Main Stealer? To be fair the manual says you drill and chisel them to get them and fit new ones but I found a bit of gentle heat from the blowlamp was enough to shift it in tact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ101 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 The two qestions are 1) what are Paddock's £32.50 specials like and 2) can you re-use the bronze thrust rings if you have heated them to get them off the old stub axle?...or do I stop being a cheapskate and fork out £11 + VAT for a new one at the Main Stealer? John, used one of paddocks stubs the other month, ok, did the job !! As a man of your standing hang the expense and get a new ring,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hiatt Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 If they are the same as the earlier Defenders you can buy Allmakes genuine ones for about £40 with the bronze ring. Do a Google with the part number with a G at the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_T Posted September 5, 2006 Author Share Posted September 5, 2006 Thanks guys. It is a TD5 so I have opted for one of Paddocks products. Tim, you know full well I am a poor old pensioner trying to make a living driving a parts delivery van!! However, I have ordered a new thrust ring and will sell the old one on eblag!!!.....maybe..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ101 Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Tim, you know full well I am a poor old pensioner trying to make a living driving a parts delivery van!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 John - sure Pete couldnt have done you a better deal on those parts? my old thrust bearing came out with gentle persuasion with an angled bar and wsn't damaged but fitted a new one anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02GF74 Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 However, I have ordered a new thrust ring and will sell the old one on eblag!!!.....maybe..... I would have paid good money for that if it was made of copper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_T Posted September 8, 2006 Author Share Posted September 8, 2006 Just to prove I am not a complete cheapskate, I did buy and fit a new thrust ring!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ101 Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Nice shinny press John,, best you take something else to bits, just to muck it up a bit !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_T Posted September 8, 2006 Author Share Posted September 8, 2006 Tim, I have already done all the suspension bushes....nothing left to do!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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