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spanishfly
24-09-09, 01:25 PM
After fitting a new wheel bearing to my nova and it collapsing, I did a bit of research. I noticed that apparently there are two types of wheel bearing for a nova, a 64mm and a 66mm outside diameter. Now looking at parts place online (SKF and Autovaux) they have both listed. However when I bought my current and previous bearings no one has ever asked which one I needed.
I believe Vauxhall only list one type too?

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GRUNT 16V
24-09-09, 01:39 PM
dont worry about it, if the one you have fits in the knuckle then the other isnt going too etc
tom_beverley
24-09-09, 02:26 PM
I've only ever known one size for the front.
spanishfly
24-09-09, 04:59 PM
Novas are 64mm and Corsas 66mm...the confusion must be due to that.
craig green
24-09-09, 05:21 PM
It probably collapsed because you pressed on the inner race & not the outer which is an interference fit into the knuckle.
spanishfly
24-09-09, 05:40 PM
It probably collapsed because you pressed on the inner race & not the outer which is an interference fit into the knuckle.

Nope used the old bearing to press the new one in, I am actually a mechanic by trade, but yes that is the common error.
The one that collopsed was either a manufacturing error or the flange was all the way home... I've check the race and it was.
craig green
24-09-09, 05:52 PM
I know yer a mechanic dude!

Just adding some know how to the thread.
spanishfly
24-09-09, 08:51 PM
I know yer a mechanic dude!

Just adding some know how to the thread.

lollol:thumb: