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Post by Charles on Feb 22, 2011 16:09:41 GMT 2
Would you drive on a hub that has been resleeved?
I cant see a prolem with it because the weigth is in the cv shaft aswell and not just the hub. What is your opinion?
Talked to a Niva owner who resleeved his 20 000km ago without any problems.
Charles
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Post by bobbyd on Feb 23, 2011 12:04:44 GMT 2
How do you mean resleeved?
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Post by Charles on Feb 23, 2011 13:03:47 GMT 2
It ran front bearings and damaged the shaft of the hub. They then cut it down on a lath and head and press a new sleeve on and cut it down to the correct size.
Sonething similar as the one on the link. Dafference though is this one the shaft wasn't broken off. Just damaged.
Charles
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Post by butasteve on Feb 23, 2011 13:37:14 GMT 2
Charles Good day.
Where is the link referred ti in your reply #2? Would like to have a look. Do you perhaps have a pic of the repaired shaft in question?
Regards Stephen
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Post by Charles on Feb 23, 2011 15:56:28 GMT 2
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Post by marius on Feb 23, 2011 17:08:00 GMT 2
Hi all
I know a lot of us don't like the guy but there is some good advice for all to consider.
Regards Marius
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Post by Charles on Feb 23, 2011 17:49:07 GMT 2
I wouldn't if it has broken like the one in the pics, but if it is just damaged from running bearings I can see no harm in doing it. It gets heat shrunk onto the hub so there is no chance of it coming off.
Charles
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Post by marius on Feb 23, 2011 18:06:07 GMT 2
Hi Charles - I did say some good advice ;D I think you can resleeve it like you say - provided you know what you are doing. I have seen some real badd ass DIY jobs on some of these cars though I normally would not recommend it as soon as a mod or repair becomes a safety issue. Regards Marius
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Post by Charles on Feb 23, 2011 19:25:02 GMT 2
Thanks Marius. Just wanted your guys opinions. I wonder why Ronnie hasn't commented.
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Post by ronnie on Feb 23, 2011 21:18:04 GMT 2
Hi Charles
Just so I don`t disappoint you I would only re-sleeve it if I could not get a replacement. I think it will be OK providing you can find someone with the expertise to do the job properly. That I think will be a problem.
Ronnie
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Post by Charles on Feb 23, 2011 22:02:39 GMT 2
Thanks Ronnie.
I always like to hear your opinion as you have the experience.
Charles
P.s I talked to a Niva owner today and he says he got hub seals at Bearing man in PE. They have any size seal you can think of and if they dont have it in stock they can get it for you. There is also a guy who makes all the gaskets for the NIva. Still trying to get his contact details. Will keep you guys updated.
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Post by bobbyd on Feb 24, 2011 9:37:54 GMT 2
Yeah,I'd go for it
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Post by butasteve on Feb 24, 2011 10:01:16 GMT 2
Good morning Everyone Charles, now I know why there's a difference between the L/H & R/H Hub. Just another (dumb) Question for the Guys in the know: Were all the Common Parts like Seals, Hubs, Gears re-Invented for the Lada, or were it sourced from existing parts & given New / Different Part No's? I've also read that the Lada were developed by Italy (Fiat) for the Russian harsh conditions / remote locations. But now I don't know whether it's true or not: locsa.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=technical&thread=228&page=6#11327. I've found e.g that CV Joint Boots & Bearings, Brake pads and maybe a few other Items are available for the Lada. It would have been much easier to use existing quality Parts than create something new and Spares would be more freely available? I've thought (too far-fetched?) that since Italy (Fiat) was involved in the Development /Design of the Lada that the Fiat Parts for that matter would fit on the Lada. Recently been to a Spare Part Dealer in Paarl, the Salesman would not even listen to me or try to help. He simply told me that they do not stock Lada spare Parts. The other gentleman who usually helped me with spare for our other car was busy. Just my experience so far since getting The Lad, which I drove to work again today. Cannot stand the temptation to use the car. On my way the church the youngster on the roadside gave me compliments: "Slimskud Dera, slimskud" - Nice Car, good Drive. The Lad stands out amongst the other cars and people ID you much easier. Thanks for reading. Regards Stephen
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Post by ronnie on Feb 24, 2011 10:16:42 GMT 2
Hi Steven
Go to the Home page, click on links then History. You can read all about the history of Lada. There is not very much of the Niva that is common to Fiat. The Parts from other vehicles are listed on the Forum. I will look later and tell you where, as I can`t remember off hand. I think the windscreen is Fiat 128. Things like discs and pads are Lada only, but are available locally from Ferrodo.
Ronnie
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Post by Ari Bezuidenhout on Feb 24, 2011 10:18:28 GMT 2
Hi Stephen
The Russians based the Riva on the Fiat 124 and some parts were carried over to the Niva, but most of the Niva is purely Russian.
Ari
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