engine and drivetrain Rear Wheel Bearing Spacers

[Hans]

Has anyone found an alternative source for the NLA bearing sleeve spacers? Or has a few lying around? 2800CS looks like it might work.

[rey949]

Did you lose your spacers? There are a few different size spacers depending on your rear hubs. I misplaced mine and went crazy trying to figure out which size I had until i found them.  Tom Jones at Caseys Motorsports in Petaluma, CA; or Carl Nelson at La Jolla independent could provide some support I am sure.

Good luck!

[rey949]

Did you lose your spacers? There are a few different size spacers depending on your rear hubs. I misplaced mine and went crazy trying to figure out which size I had until i found my originals.  Tom Jones at Caseys Motorsports in Petaluma, CA; or Carl Nelson at La Jolla independent could provide some support I am sure.

Good luck!

[Hans]

Havent lost them - just planning the rear whell bearing replacement. However, I found a thread on E21 board that says that appropriate spacers were installed at factory, and don't need to be changed if just bearings are swapped. Makes sense I suppose. Anyone done this job?

[rey949]

Hans, we recently did my rear bearings. You can use the original spacers. This is what we did and no problems!

Rey

[Hans]

Thanks. Managed to source parts to change one side. Vintage or Bust!

[tjones02]

Be sure you follow the measurement directions and use the appropriate shim. If not, you cam wear out those new bearings in short order. If you don't have the diagram specific for the NK you can use the math in the diagram for the '02s or even the E9 coupes.

HTH