2.5 SE Auto

[Geofs]

The bearing on offside drive shaft has gone, so I need a replacement. Does anyone know whether a new one is available anywhere? Main Dealers say not.
Geofs

[MangoMan]

Have a look here: http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID001537

[Geofs]

Thanks Bill, but Rimmers advise they cannot help.
Geofs

[Fusilier]

Originally Posted by Geofs

The bearing on offside drive shaft has gone, so I need a replacement. Does anyone know whether a new one is available anywhere? Main Dealers say not.
Geofs

Geogs

This any good for you, bought one of these years ago, and still perfect

Stu
http://www.jandrcvjoints.co.uk/rover/

[Geofs]

Thanks Stu. I will have a look, but its not the CV it's the bearing that the drive shaft passes through.
Geofs

[SD1too]

Originally Posted by Geofs

... its not the CV it's the bearing that the drive shaft passes through.

Do you mean in the automatic transmission casing Geoff?

Simon

[andrewinpopayan]

Originally Posted by SD1too

Do you mean in the automatic transmission casing Geoff?

Simon

I think he means the support bearing in a plummer block that's bolted under the steering rack and supports the O/S drive shaft.

Surely that bearing in the >plummer block< would be a standard size (from a bearing shop) and a doddle to change after you drop the shaft off the car??

[SD1too]

Originally Posted by andrewinpopayan

I think he means the support bearing in a plummer block that's bolted under the steering rack and supports the O/S drive shaft.

Thanks Andrew. So is that item 5 in the Rimmer's diagram posted by MangoMan?

Simon

[andrewinpopayan]

Yes-ish, I can't see any reason why the plummer block bearing should not be replaceable unless they have crimped the bearing proper into the block.

It's over a year since I did the clutch etc on mine and although I remember the block, I didn't pay it much attention as to whether it could also be dismantled and replaced.

MAKE SURE YOU MARK THE TOP OF THE BLOCK AS I BELIEVE IT ONLY GOES IN 1 WAY

[SD1too]

Originally Posted by Geofs

The bearing on offside drive shaft has gone ...

Geoff,

Item no. 5 referred to above appears to be a complete driveshaft/bearing assembly. South Lake Minis have one but it's very expensive, and unnecessary to replace the whole lot.

The MG Rover workshop manual has an exploded diagram showing:

• The bearing housing
• A ring-shaped dust shield
• The bearing itself
• A circlip

So it appears to me that having removed the driveshaft (which you would have to do in any case), slide the bearing assembly off and release the circlip. Remove the dust shield then press out the bearing. Do some internet research for bearing suppliers and see if you can find a match.

But first, this is a very unusual fault diagnosis. I hope that whoever has given it knows what they're doing. The bearing is a roller bearing which in my experience are extremely robust. I've found only one other club member who has reported it (GarethSD1) and his thread was unresolved. Having released the driveshaft from the hub, I would check for play once more to verify the diagnosis.

I hope this helps. We'd all be interested to hear what you decide to do.

Simon