Don't you love technology , 20 years ago you'd have to sort it out yourself , the best way you can
, now , jump on the Iphone and there's no end of help waiting to get you out of trouble , good stuff people 
.Enjoy the trip Brian .
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| Author: | BKozan [ Thu Oct 02, 2014 9:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Tasmania - Wheel Bearing Needed ASAP |
Hey guys, Day two of my brilliant Tassie road trip, and we've covered almost 500km of gorgeous B and C roads. Sadly, a wheel bearing was not in the spares I brought, and the passenger rear has started to make a bit of noise. Can anyone help?? I'm in the north of the island today (Thursday), heading in and out of B roads around Scottsdale and Mt Barrow, hoping to camp in Freycinet tonight. We'll be in Hobart for the weekend. Cheers!! Brian 0437.115.830 |
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| Author: | Minimadmarty [ Thu Oct 02, 2014 10:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tasmania - Wheel Bearing Needed ASAP |
If you make it to Hobart the Willson twins are extremely good, friendly and great service. Willson Automotive Pty Ltd 4 Gormanston Court, DERWENT PARK, TAS, 7009 Tel: (03) 6272 5056 |
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| Author: | Scoop [ Thu Oct 02, 2014 8:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tasmania - Wheel Bearing Needed ASAP |
If you get to hobart and still need one I would be able to help you out. PM sent |
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| Author: | goodie [ Thu Oct 02, 2014 10:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tasmania - Wheel Bearing Needed ASAP |
Don't you love technology , 20 years ago you'd have to sort it out yourself , the best way you can , now , jump on the Iphone and there's no end of help waiting to get you out of trouble , good stuff people .Enjoy the trip Brian . |
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| Author: | BKozan [ Fri Oct 03, 2014 8:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tasmania - Wheel Bearing Needed ASAP |
Legends!! I'm unable to get through to Wilson automotive this early in the am, but will try again next time I get service. I made it to Freycinet and camped last night now we're heading out for a few hours walking. The bearing is holding on, but it certainly has more movement today than yesterday. My plan is to drop it in with the Wilson twins Sat or Monday, as the Missus would prefer we don't spend half a day playing with HTB. Scoop, thank you so much for the offer mate! You're my plan B if the Wilsons can't sort me. As soon as I find out, I'll let everyone know! |
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| Author: | BKozan [ Fri Oct 03, 2014 8:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tasmania - Wheel Bearing Needed ASAP |
Targa Hill! 
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| Author: | Timbo [ Fri Oct 03, 2014 11:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tasmania - Wheel Bearing Needed ASAP |
I doubt you'll get much action from James and Daniel Willson over the weekend, they're both racing in the Historics at Baskerville I think. James is defending his title. Tim |
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| Author: | BKozan [ Fri Oct 03, 2014 12:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tasmania - Wheel Bearing Needed ASAP |
Timbo wrote: I doubt you'll get much action from James and Daniel Willson over the weekend, they're both racing in the Historics at Baskerville I think. James is defending his title. Tim Spot on. They also told me they sold their last bearing an hour ago.  Ringing scoop now... |
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| Author: | BKozan [ Fri Oct 03, 2014 12:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tasmania - Wheel Bearing Needed ASAP |
Quick question, '98 Rover - US it the same tapered roller bearing as the earlier models? Is the rear bearing the same as the front?? |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Fri Oct 03, 2014 2:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tasmania - Wheel Bearing Needed ASAP |
Early bearing fits. Rears are smaller than fronts. |
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| Author: | BKozan [ Tue Oct 14, 2014 8:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tasmania - Wheel Bearing Needed ASAP |
And I'm back! Thanks to everyone who posted some help, it was sincerely appreciated. I ended up heading to Scoop's house, where he kindly dug in with me and helped to investigate the issue. Though the bearing didn't show any definite signs of an issue, the amount of grease on there (and 16 years old) was a bit suspect. We repacked it, tightened it all up properly, and whoila! the movement was gone. You're an absolute legend Scoop, and I hope I can repay the favour to a fellow mini'er soon. Other than that my trip to Tasmania was amazing. I knew I would enjoy it, but I was without a doubt extremely surprised. The country side is beautiful, and so diverse you can be in a different climate/ecosystem every hour. The people were friendly everywhere we went, and it seemed that the entire island is one big Targa stage. No traffic to speak of, no police to worry about, and plenty to eat, see and do. Even Hobart and Launceston were pleasantly surprising, and I really don't have a bad word to say about the entire experience. So! Pictures... Overall we covered 2,975km in 7 days, with no incidents other than the wheel bearing, a crowded (and now broken) shock boot, a tyre rotation and two ride height adjustments.        
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| Author: | timmy201 [ Tue Oct 14, 2014 9:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tasmania - Wheel Bearing Needed ASAP |
Anyone who is into cars has to do at least one lap of Tassie during their life. It is a fantastic place. It would be good to take the mini one time... So who is organising an Ausmini road trip? Haha |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Tue Oct 14, 2014 10:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tasmania - Wheel Bearing Needed ASAP |
We took Barney down there years ago (when the boat used to run from Sydney) and we had a ball. Did 2000+ km, it rained most days, but it's worth it. 
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| Author: | Gallinski [ Tue Oct 14, 2014 10:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tasmania - Wheel Bearing Needed ASAP |
timmy201 wrote: Anyone who is into cars has to do at least one lap of Tassie during their life. It is a fantastic place. It would be good to take the mini one time... So who is organising an Ausmini road trip? Haha I'm half of a team organising a Tassie Tour in September next year for the Vic Mini Club.. Sailing down, 4 days of driving officially, but people are more than welcome to stay longer. Sailing on Saturday 27th Sept 2015. Let me know if you're interested. |
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| Author: | Timbo [ Tue Oct 14, 2014 1:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tasmania - Wheel Bearing Needed ASAP |
There's a Moke tour of Tassie, "Mokin' Downunder", to be held in Tassie in March next year. It will include a week of touring and couple of days of events around Hobart. Tim |
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