DJS

For some time I've been aware of my rear spoiler producing a grinding noise as it raises and lowers and it has gradually been getting worse.

A couple of weeks ago I stumbled across an Ebay auction for a replacement bearing and illustrated installation instructions for £9.99.

What can I say? - I have just spent a couple of hours (would be a lot quicker if I ever had to do it again!!) replacing the bearing and I now have a virtually silent spoiler!! One very happy 964 owner!!

The chap selling the bearings seems to have a business in supplying these bearings as judging by his feedback he sells a fair few of them!!

I have no connections whatsoever other than being a happy customer - currently his auction is item number 300265467525 here in the UK, or jsut search for 964 spoiler repair kit.

Regards to all and hope this may be of use to someone,

David

Rocket Rob

David,

Thanks for the tip. My coupe has a noisy spoiler and I've been tolerating it. I'd love to fix it. How long did it take to fix, once you had the parts? Do you have any photos or tips on the procedure?

DJS

Hi Rob,
Sorry but I didn't take any photos.
Whole job took me approx two hours of quite slow and methodical work.
Four or five pages of written instructions together with colour photos for each step along the way were included with the bearing.
Not too technically challenging at all really. IMHO if you can change brake pads you can certainly do this job.
All that's required is basic hand tools, cordless drill, sharp knife and superglue (to open up and then close drive box after bearing replaced) together with a vice and tubing/small sockets to press the new bearing onto the shaft.
Satisfaction rating after completion - 110%!!

Good luck!

Regards,

David

dfinnegan

Rob,

I have also done this job (sorry, no photos either) and found it to be straight forward and very successful. My only challenge was in getting the housing cut apart cleanly and without damage. Patience won out.

I also have a spare bearing that I'd be happy to send you. It wasn't all that difficult to source, but so in expensive that I choose to purchase more than one. If you PM me your address I'll drop it in the mail before I leave on a business trip this afternoon.

Cheers,
Dave

klr10

Follow this link for instructions

DJS

Hi klr10

Just had a look at your link and those are EXACTLY the instructions that I got sent with the bearing!

Regards,

David

jgrosjean

I ordered the kit and got it in less than a week. The instructions were very good and now I can hardly hear the spoiler going up and down even with the engine off. Can't believe the manufacturer used an open (non sealed) bearing in an application like this. The original bearing was in really bad shape.

pi5tolpete

Just to renew this thread. Did my bearing job on the weekend. Everything went fine with the p-car instructions until it came to the bearing removal. If I had read the instructions and not figured I knew what to do I would have saved myself some headaches. I was trying to vice-grip the gearing off the shaft by clamping the bearing and squeezing against the sleeve connector. Unforthnately, these two pieces will never come apart when squeezed together. After I re-read the instructions, a small galvanized nail acted as the pin and I knocked out the work gear from the bearing and the sleeve connector. Ordered the bearing on eeebay for $2.65 with $6.50 shipping and will get the job completed in a few days. Great instructions. Poor student.

AB-Oz

wait..what? The spoiler is supposed to be silent ??!!!

The things you learn here eh! Just printed the instructions and will check where my spoiler noises are coming from. I did notice it didn't raise auto the other day...

Silvertarga

Better sooner than later, I didnt catch mine in time and it burned the motor..fuse did not blow either!

I found the bearing at the local NAPA auto parts store for a few bucks..

pi5tolpete

bearing arrived. Got it pressed back on, greased up, glued together, and reinstalled in about 30 minutes. Tested it out, and all I could hear was the noise of the little electric motor powering up and down my spoiler. WOW.

ToreB

I've got a DIY page describing the spoiler bearing change, it might be at help for others.
Cheers,
Tore

911Jetta

^^^^^^^^
Tore,
Very nice spoiler bearing DIY update.
With your very helpful pictures I think I'm going to finally change my noisy bearing. Thanks!

Zingari

The guy on eBay is making a great profit. The bearing once you find out the type can be bought for 99p and the instructions downloaded on one of several forum sites.

I paid 99p for mine, followed a posters guide for my 993 and job done.

ETA; Got minr from GAPBEARINGS on eBay a few years back. This was the reference: 625-2RS QUALITY RUBBER SEALED BEARING 5x16x5mm.

And here is a quick search:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MINIATURE-...item51a0679efe

Laker

^^^ For the U.S. folks
http://www.ebay.com/itm/625-2RS-Ball...item5ae6ceb728

Thanks for the info gents, especially ToreB