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Topic: Front Wheel Bearings

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Front Wheel Bearings

Posted: 10/27/10 4:19pm Message 1 of 5
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Jeffm
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Sebago Lake, ME - USA
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Vette(s): 1978 Silver Anniversary L82 4spd (M21) Red Leather. Pace Car is in the hands of a new caretaker.
Redoing my front bushings and stuff so I also removed the rotors from the spindles so I could repack the bearings and replace the seals. Is there a certain type or brand name of wheel bearing grease that I should look for?
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Jeff   Jeffm2010-10-27 16:20:58


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Front Wheel Bearings

Posted: 10/27/10 4:35pm Message 2 of 5
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yostusota
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York, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1969 daytona conv. all original 350 350 380 4 sp w/air..and hard top
Hey Jeff I used the Mobil One synthetic wheel bearing grease..I put it in my packer and press away..make sure the seals are ok or just replace them..
Rich



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Front Wheel Bearings

Posted: 10/28/10 3:47am Message 3 of 5
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.
I always replace seals once they're removed from the hub.... Cheap insurance.


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Front Wheel Bearings

Posted: 10/28/10 4:52am Message 4 of 5
manchestershark
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Equinunk, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1972 conv, 4-speed, 350, 200hp, numbers match, rally wheels, war bonnett yellow w/white top. good condition, nice driver.
I did all new parts and grey silicone high temp wheel bearing grease.  Good so far.



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Posted: 10/29/10 2:18am Message 5 of 5
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Jeffm
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Sebago Lake, ME - USA
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Vette(s): 1978 Silver Anniversary L82 4spd (M21) Red Leather. Pace Car is in the hands of a new caretaker.
Thanks for the reply's. Looks like I'm good to go. Thumbs Up


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