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Holdenon		#1 Posted : Tuesday, 31 January 2006 8:30:21 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 4/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 145		Does anyone know if the lower steering column bearing on a HQ-WB steering column can be replaced by a standard SKF etc bearing? thanks....
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Guest		#2 Posted : Tuesday, 31 January 2006 10:50:24 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Sorry, don't know but you can buy an original lower column bearing from Coventry's. I bought one a couple of months ago. What I am particularly interested in finding is an upper column bearing replacement... Cheers...Dave

Holdenon		#3 Posted : Wednesday, 1 February 2006 6:58:03 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 4/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 145		Dave, Thanks you are a legend I owe you a beer. I ordered one today from Coventry's in WA. I can't help with the top bearing however could it be replaced with a standard SKF bearing or equivalent? cheers, Scott
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Munromad2004		#4 Posted : Wednesday, 1 February 2006 8:32:34 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 24/04/2005(UTC) Posts: 718		Hi Scott, Would you have the part number for either of those bearings. I found out on the weekend that I need to order a couple of sets. The top one in my SS has lost all it's ball bearings.
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Guest		#5 Posted : Wednesday, 1 February 2006 9:44:27 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		I had a mate take a NOS upper column bearing into CBC Bearings to see if they could match it up and they couldn't....and the bugger won't sell his NOS one to me :-(( I think I'll have to pack the one in the Qute with grease to take most of the play out

Guest		#6 Posted : Sunday, 5 February 2006 6:59:56 PM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		The upper bearing is still available from holden for $20 or so. bought one the other day. I've thrown the pack away, so don't have the part number handy. The spare parts dept. just looked it up in their parts book (wasn't on the computer system, so ask th

Guest		#7 Posted : Sunday, 5 February 2006 7:04:58 PM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		By "shim", I mean you put the thin copper strip in between the bearing and the column housing - i.e. cut a strip of copper that will wrap around the outside of the bearing (no overlap) and then press the entire assembly into place. I just used a hammer an

Guest		#8 Posted : Tuesday, 7 February 2006 1:10:55 PM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Cool bananas Paul...thanks. I have been to Coventrys about the bearing but they said that the upper bearings have been NLA since about 2003...and Cov's are usually better with Holden Parts than Holden...I'll try my local, friendly Holden Dealer's Parts S

Guest		#9 Posted : Thursday, 9 February 2006 12:48:03 PM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		I tried my local, friendly Holden Dealer's Parts Specialist yesterday and the WB upper column bearing IS available...as an assembly with the upper column jacket....The jacket is bare (except for the bearing) and unpainted and is about $150...I politely de

Holdenon		#10 Posted : Thursday, 9 February 2006 5:46:28 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 4/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 145		Thanks for all the info guys. I got a bottom bearing from Coventry's and a good HQ column jakcet with bearing some time ago on ebay. Might be worthwhile getting another top bearing as spare. The bottom one hopefully will last another 30 yrs and 500,000 k'
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Guest		#11 Posted : Monday, 13 February 2006 6:29:57 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		By the way fella's, the number one cause of play in the top bearing is that the outer has become loose in the housing after years of wear. A new bearing won't fix it by itself; will need to shim the bearing outer with copper, brass etc so that it is a snu

Guest		#12 Posted : Monday, 13 February 2006 9:39:12 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Hi Paul, Yep, read that up further. That's an excellent tip mate. Where would I get the copper sheet you mentioned above? Craft Shops? Cheers...Dave Edited by user Monday, 13 February 2006 9:40:51 AM(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

Guest		#13 Posted : Wednesday, 15 February 2006 8:54:18 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Try craft shops or more specifically art supply shops. They should have the stuff. Kids use it for making stamped impressions in art class etc etc Very easy to get from the right place...hard to get from the wrong type of shop. The main thing is to make

Guest		#14 Posted : Wednesday, 15 February 2006 11:28:17 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Thanks Paul. I'll try to track some down. There are a few Art Supplies shops in my area. Cheers...Dave

Guest		#15 Posted : Wednesday, 15 February 2006 10:21:35 PM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Hi Guys, The upper bearing is available from rare spares for $17.10, part # 7800269. It suits HK-HG, HQ-WB and all commodores up to VL. Regards, Glenn

Munromad2004		#16 Posted : Wednesday, 15 February 2006 11:19:16 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 24/04/2005(UTC) Posts: 718		Bought one yesterday from Holden. Cost me just over $18. It was interesting seeing the 4 different price lists that come up on the computer. Dealers can them for $10, then there were two other levels (probably wholesale)which were around $13-$15) and t
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