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Re: wheel bearings

To: "Jack W. Drews" <vinttr4@geneseo.net>, "joe maher" <jmaher0343@bresnan.net>, <Triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: wheel bearings
From: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 16:52:31 -0000 hBSHtjom000312
References: <000c01c3cba9$a17b26a0$7b4b1818@jim06ms6kq9sso> <5.1.0.14.2.20031226101932.0296bec0@mail.theinter.com>
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Jack W. Drews <vinttr4@geneseo.net>
> 
> Timken bearings are vastly superior to low cost bearings, according to 
> tests run at the company now paying my pension. In fact, they are superior 
> to a couple of the other major names as well. That said, I don't know if 
> you will see the difference in a TR3 wheel bearing situation.

Hi Jack,
    Of all the cars I've owned I've only ever had to replace original bearings 
(Timken) which have become worn out. None of the replacements, whether Timken 
or cheaper brands, have subsequently needed replacing in my ownership. 
    Cheers,
        Bill.

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