what is this and do i need it?
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Safety Car
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From: Okeechobee Florida
what is this and do i need it?
this is some kind of washer/spacer (?) it appears to be made of rubber...
it goes on the spindle behind the rotor...where i am holding it...
one side was fine and one side was kinda broken up...
if i DO need it...what is it called and can i get it at a local parts place?
it goes on the spindle behind the rotor...where i am holding it...
one side was fine and one side was kinda broken up...
if i DO need it...what is it called and can i get it at a local parts place?
Le Mans Master
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From: Raleigh North Carolina
Re: what is this and do i need it? (SIGNGUY)
It's a seal that helps to keep liquified wheel bearing grease from getting on the rotors, and, it keeps moisture etc (entering between the steel shield & spindle) from getting at the inner bearing grease seal and machined spindle surface. To replace it, you unbolt the shield. They are available. Yes.... it is needed, unless Bubba provides a follow-up post and says you don't need it.
Race Director
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From: Beverly Hills/Pine Ridge Florida
Re: what is this and do i need it? (SIGNGUY)
It's the grease seal. I've seen them in both cork and "rubber/fiber-like" material. Keeps the wheel bearing grease from slinging out. All the catalogs have them. Chuck
Le Mans Master
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From: Orlando Floriduh
Re: what is this and do i need it? (SIGNGUY)
That is the "dust"seal. It keeps all of the debris and dirt and water from getting into the inner bearing and the grease from getting out. Most bearings are sealed also but that is just a little extra protection.
Le Mans Master
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Re: what is this and do i need it? (SIGNGUY)
I doubt NAPA will have it... probably have to use an aftermarket Vette supplier.
What year Vette? I'll try to find the GM number in my GM catalog. It may still be available directly from GM.
What year Vette? I'll try to find the GM number in my GM catalog. It may still be available directly from GM.
Le Mans Master
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Re: what is this and do i need it? (Tom454)
63 to 68 used GM #3828581 (small bearing design)
69 to 82 used GM #3953431 (large bearing design)
Group 5.002 GM parts manual calls it a gasket, front brake disc splash shield.
View is in Group 6, #V6-3, item number 72
By the way...it used to cost 38 cents list price, 26 cents with dealer discount.
69 to 82 used GM #3953431 (large bearing design)
Group 5.002 GM parts manual calls it a gasket, front brake disc splash shield.
View is in Group 6, #V6-3, item number 72
By the way...it used to cost 38 cents list price, 26 cents with dealer discount.
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Re: what is this and do i need it? (Tom454)
Yes.... it is needed, unless Bubba provides a follow-up post and says you don't need it.
If it sat there when the car left the line,its probably have some sort of meaning :yesnod: I would try to replace it :cheers:
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Safety Car
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From: Okeechobee Florida
Re: what is this and do i need it? (Tom454)
63 to 68 used GM #3828581 (small bearing design)
69 to 82 used GM #3953431 (large bearing design)
Group 5.002 GM parts manual calls it a gasket, front brake disc splash shield.
View is in Group 6, #V6-3, item number 72
By the way...it used to cost 38 cents list price, 26 cents with dealer discount.
69 to 82 used GM #3953431 (large bearing design)
Group 5.002 GM parts manual calls it a gasket, front brake disc splash shield.
View is in Group 6, #V6-3, item number 72
By the way...it used to cost 38 cents list price, 26 cents with dealer discount.
way beyond the call of duty tom :) thanx a million!
by the way...its a 79
ill let you know how much they are nowadays after tomorrow!
[Modified by SIGNGUY, 7:28 PM 8/4/2002]