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the_mad_electrician · Joined: 16 Nov 2009 Posts: 1073 Location: Central Georgia

Does anyone know where I can get a pilot bearing that is considerably cheaper than $70?
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81 924 N/A

2004 Ranger "Edge"

2005 Mazda 6

Lizard · Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 12:10 pm Post subject:

Not one that you would actually want to use..... :p
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3 928s,

the_mad_electrician · Joined: 16 Nov 2009 Posts: 1073 Location: Central Georgia

well that sucks

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81 924 N/A

2004 Ranger "Edge"

2005 Mazda 6

Rich H · Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 6:57 pm Post subject:

Just measure it up, it's just a needle bearing.

Search for spigot bearing on here I'm pretty sure I posted the dims of the one I used.

It cost about £3
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1994 Lotus Esprit S4 - Work in progress...
1980 Porsche 924 S2 DITC Turbo - Original spec
1978 Homo-Sapiens - Tired spec
1953 Landrover S1 - Pensioner Spec

924-76 · Joined: 05 Jun 2006 Posts: 1489 Location: Ontario, Canada

Performance product website seems to be down at the moment but I could find the following in there catalog:
- Needle cage for $8.95 part #924270 or
- Needle cage with outer housing for $73.99 part #904491
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1976 924 N/A ROW SOLD
1980 931S
1981 931 Part car RIP

Smoothie · Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 11:15 pm Post subject:

Pretty sure there were differing, and incompatible pilot/spigot bearings used in different 924s. It's been researched and information posted here in the past. I'd try finding those post/s to verify before ordering.
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"..it's made in Germany. You know the Germans always make good stuff."

'82 924T, US version, dark green metallic, 5 speed Audi 016G gearbox

Slam · Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2010 1:47 am Post subject:

All the N/A pilot bearings are the same needle bearing, but trust me - it's worth it to get the whole assembly. First you gotta get the old assembly out of the car without trashing it (a feat in itself), then you'd have to re-use the PB seal, which you will destroy getting the needle bearing out of the housing. If anyone has a source for that seal by itself you'll be fortunate. It's easiest and best to just spend the cashola and get the whole assembly.

Check the How-To section. I put up a thread about getting that sucker out and Stefan (fiat22turbo) added some great stuff to it.

http://www.924board.org/viewtopic.php?t=32178
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'88 944 Auto - may or may not resurrect

Rich H · Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2010 4:15 am Post subject:

I bought a shaft seal to go with the bearing, or you can buy a bearing with an integral seal... Easy!

I use simplybearings.co.uk
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1994 Lotus Esprit S4 - Work in progress...
1980 Porsche 924 S2 DITC Turbo - Original spec
1978 Homo-Sapiens - Tired spec
1953 Landrover S1 - Pensioner Spec

Slam · Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2010 5:02 am Post subject:

You know, it would be worth it to find a roller bearing for this application. Anyone gone that route?
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'88 944 Auto - may or may not resurrect

Rich H · Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2010 5:14 am Post subject:

You mean ball bearing? I think you'll struggle to find one that will fit...
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1994 Lotus Esprit S4 - Work in progress...
1980 Porsche 924 S2 DITC Turbo - Original spec
1978 Homo-Sapiens - Tired spec
1953 Landrover S1 - Pensioner Spec

Rich H · Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2010 5:15 am Post subject:

Details of N/A pilot/spigot bearing:
http://www.924board.org/viewtopic.php?t=22834&highlight=spigot
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1994 Lotus Esprit S4 - Work in progress...
1980 Porsche 924 S2 DITC Turbo - Original spec
1978 Homo-Sapiens - Tired spec
1953 Landrover S1 - Pensioner Spec