Any interest in torque tube rebuild set?
02-22-2014, 03:57 PM
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so the expectation is that the plastic sleeve is expanded by the driveshaft to be a good fit into the bearing? from the photos the sleeve OD appears a few thousandths undersize
02-22-2014, 04:15 PM
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It looks like that because photo angle and bearing chamfer. Fit is ultra tight, you can not turn or move the sleeve once it is pressed inside bearing.
outside Ø of sleeve is 30.05 mm
inside Ø of bearing is 30.00mm
http://medias.schaeffler.com/medias/...0..-2Z*6006-2Z
Inside of sleeve is Ø 25.10mm, driveshaft is Ø 25.00, so the tension created by 0.05mm bigger sleeve outer diameter compensates here and lets ~0.05mm for easier driveshaft insertion.
outside Ø of sleeve is 30.05 mm
inside Ø of bearing is 30.00mm
http://medias.schaeffler.com/medias/...0..-2Z*6006-2Z
Inside of sleeve is Ø 25.10mm, driveshaft is Ø 25.00, so the tension created by 0.05mm bigger sleeve outer diameter compensates here and lets ~0.05mm for easier driveshaft insertion.
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03-10-2014, 10:22 AM
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Still have few sets of these. $15/peace + shipping ($20)
05-14-2014, 05:40 AM
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09-13-2016, 01:06 PM
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Not at the moment but I will order another small batch since I sold even the set I intended to use. 
09-13-2016, 02:52 PM
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What do you do about the bearing races?
I'd like to have a solution available for them in case they are not reusable. The super bearings cost too much with shipping and 20% VAT.
I'd like to have a solution available for them in case they are not reusable. The super bearings cost too much with shipping and 20% VAT.
09-13-2016, 04:53 PM
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I can't confirm this 100%, haven't tested it but I think it works since I had 2 968 buyers that never got back to me so I guess it works.
09-15-2016, 03:30 PM
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The 944s and 968s all have 25mm drive shafts, so these can be used in either torque tube.
09-15-2016, 04:37 PM
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A little off topic but I currently have the trans and the motor out. Is it possible to rebuild the TT in situ without dropping the rear suspension and removing it? It seems like there would be enough room. Has anyone done this? I have some large washers, a big steel plate drilled for the TT bolt pattern on the tranny end, 6 feet of threaded rod and nuts, and 4 bearings. only thing keeping me from doing the job is I dont currently have room in my garage to drop the rear suspension (lots of crap in my garage!) or move the car, and I dont have the delrin inserts which im almost positive ill need.
09-15-2016, 04:51 PM
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The job is enough of a PITA to do on its own...doing it in the car would just make it worse.
If the trans and motor is out already, what is stopping you dropping the suspension?
If the trans and motor is out already, what is stopping you dropping the suspension?
09-15-2016, 07:14 PM
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Mainly the fact that I dont have room behind the car to get under it and work and I can't roll it forward because there is another car in the way in my driveway. I'm renting a house and share my garage with my roomate so you can imagine there isnt a whole lot of room with my huge toolbox, 4 huge shelves full of parts, an engine hoist, an engine stand, 5 blocks + tons of other parts + my car + all his crap. The driveway is packed because between him, myself, and my girlfriend we have 5 cars. I just really don't have a lot of space to work.
08-19-2019, 09:20 AM
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I will rebuild my TT in near future and have ordered custom TT bearing sleeve batch made of Delrin plastic (Acetal Copolymer Polyoxymethylene POM C) made to spec from clarks blueprint:
http://www.clarks-garage.com/shop-manual/trans-05.htm
Minimum order is 10 peaces @ $15 per piece and I have ordered them so I will have 6 extra if anybody is interested.
If there is more interest, I can order batch of 50 pieces, that would bring price in the $12 range.
I can also provide SKF Explorer 6006 C4 bearings with various types of seals. I decided to use 6006 C4 2RS1 (steel reinforced rubber seals), that are the best option in my opinion, but 2Z (steel both sides OE), 2RS (plastic both side) or any other type is also available.
Price per classic tolerance group bearing is less than 10€, price for C4 tolerance group is 15€. ($20)
Sleeves (10) will be made till the end of next week, bearings are available in one day, so if anybody wants a set of bearings and/or sleeves, one extra set is available next week.
http://www.clarks-garage.com/shop-manual/trans-05.htm
Minimum order is 10 peaces @ $15 per piece and I have ordered them so I will have 6 extra if anybody is interested.
If there is more interest, I can order batch of 50 pieces, that would bring price in the $12 range.
I can also provide SKF Explorer 6006 C4 bearings with various types of seals. I decided to use 6006 C4 2RS1 (steel reinforced rubber seals), that are the best option in my opinion, but 2Z (steel both sides OE), 2RS (plastic both side) or any other type is also available.
Price per classic tolerance group bearing is less than 10€, price for C4 tolerance group is 15€. ($20)
Sleeves (10) will be made till the end of next week, bearings are available in one day, so if anybody wants a set of bearings and/or sleeves, one extra set is available next week.
I live in Belgium the bearings I suppose I can find easily from here but not the sleeves. Will you have 4 spare sleeves to sell? How much will be the cost including the postage.
Thanks
08-21-2019, 09:29 AM
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I am out of these for some time now but am thinking of making another batch as well as the seals.. Depends on when you need them, I will try and have a few extra made in about a month.