[urq] Pilot bearing removal ?

[Mike Sylvester]

I've had good luck with the grease method.
Just make sure that the rod fits very snug inside the bearing.
I usually wrap it in electrical tape.  This also makes a better seal.
You want the grease to force out the bearing, not squirt by the shaft.

Mike

www.urq20v.com


> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: [urq] Pilot bearing removal ?
> From: "Louis-Alain Richard" <laraa at sympatico.ca>
> Date: Wed, May 07, 2008 1:08 pm
> To: "Urq" <urq at audifans.com>,  "Quattro at Audifans. Com"
> <quattro at audifans.com>
> 
> Tomorrow is the big day, engine swap. Last bit of work to do is the pilot
> bushing replacement in the rear of the crankshaft. Any tips for us ? Didn't
> try anything yet.
> 
> Louis-Alain
> 
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