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| Author: | andyinparadise [ Fri Mar 29, 2013 6:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Black grease on my wheel |
Haven't had a chance to take the wheel of as yet to see what is going on. Heard a bit of a grinding sound coming from the front left the other day. Here is a shot of what seems to be black grease on the mag wheel. Any ideas or what should I look for when I take the wheel off? 
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| Author: | danny_ [ Fri Mar 29, 2013 6:01 pm ] |
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Maybe ball joints? |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Fri Mar 29, 2013 6:03 pm ] |
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Hub nut come loose or bearings carked it? |
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| Author: | TheMiniMan [ Fri Mar 29, 2013 6:17 pm ] |
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i`ll go with CV boot 
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Fri Mar 29, 2013 6:45 pm ] |
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TheMiniMan wrote: i`ll go with CV boot
Yeah the colour is more like that. 
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| Author: | andyinparadise [ Fri Mar 29, 2013 6:48 pm ] |
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I will get under and have a look in the morning and see if it is the CV boot. Thanks |
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| Author: | NG [ Fri Mar 29, 2013 8:44 pm ] |
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cv boot split cv, wheel bearing or cv is prob gone. |
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| Author: | Lillee [ Sat Mar 30, 2013 10:43 pm ] |
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mmm moly grease |
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| Author: | Harley [ Sat Mar 30, 2013 11:12 pm ] |
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The grinding noise was probably the band / tie wire on the boot being shredded off. The boot might still be fine. |
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| Author: | peterb [ Sun Mar 31, 2013 7:55 am ] |
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my bet's on a wheel bearing, cv grease wouldnt normally get that far out, would be on inside of tyre. |
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| Author: | andyinparadise [ Sun Mar 31, 2013 8:01 am ] |
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Had a quick look and the CV boot looks fine. There is no grease on the inside of the wheel only dripping through the hole in the mag. Looks like it might be a wheel bearing. Is it a big job to replace? Does it need any special tools? Any tips or leave it to someone that knows what they are doing. I am very time poor so if it is not a quick and easy job I would rather get someone else to do it. |
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| Author: | peterb [ Sun Mar 31, 2013 11:50 am ] |
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not a quick fix, you'd best allow 2 hours for someone who has the gear. You'll need big socket for hub nut, 9/16" / 11/16" spanners (disc or drum?)a decent punch and big hammer to work it. Best left for 'experienced' person. |
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| Author: | andyinparadise [ Sat Apr 27, 2013 7:55 pm ] |
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Finally got the parts and headed off to see Eenii Meani. WOW...... I certainly could not have done this at home. All the right tools and lots of skill and Eenii Meani had both sides done and a couple of other bits and pieces in about 2 hours. Thanks so much for your help today. If any Asminiers are on the Goldie make sure you touch base with Eenii Meani, a great guy and a real Mini enthusiast. |
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