New S2 Avant Nothelle N300 owner

[Error404]

They work ok on a freshly installed bearing, I wouldn’t fancy your chances on a 10 year old part. Last sticky bearing I changed took 16 tons on the press to shift it.

[Tractor Dave]

That is gonna be a worthwhile investment. Make sure to post some details on what its like to use.

No worries. I will post some pics when I fit the new hub which is en route from Germany. I have another brand new SKF bearing ready for it

[Greg_S]

That is gonna be a worthwhile investment. Make sure to post some details on what its like to use.

[Bowie69]

Yup, cracking kit, there is a video on your tube showing how it is used, saw it maybe a year ago now, think it may have been on a golf , but all the same

[Tractor Dave]

That is an impressive looking bit of kit. Excuse my ignorance as I've not seen the likes before but, does this mean you can do bearings without a hydraulic press or is it a kit of press bushes? I see threaded rods which makes me think these might be for drawing the bearing in...

It removes the old bearing and puts the new one in. The big advantage is that you don't need to remove the hub carrier and the alignment isn't touched.

[steve briance]

That is an impressive looking bit of kit. Excuse my ignorance as I've not seen the likes before but, does this mean you can do bearings without a hydraulic press or is it a kit of press bushes? I see threaded rods which makes me think these might be for drawing the bearing in...

[Tractor Dave]

Ok, wasn’t getting any offers of a hub so I ordered a new reproduction hub from Autewo in Germany. TPS have them but they are over £315 plus vat each!
The one from Autewo will be £150. Hope it works.

I also acquired a new toy


Now I can do the bearings on the car.
It’s an impressive bit of kit and has the correct size bushings for the S2 hubs.


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[Tractor Dave]

I guess it is sort of good news on the hub as well - at least you know where the wobble is. It's surprising how it can still have play despite needing to be pressed in!

The hub went in too easily which gave the game away.

[steve briance]

I guess it is sort of good news on the hub as well - at least you know where the wobble is. It's surprising how it can still have play despite needing to be pressed in!

[Tractor Dave]

Slightly better news from my VAG mechanic. He said the ribbed belt was too loose, causing the screeching. Apparently that type of belt should be very tight. I didn't know that
And, the wobble on the harmonic damper is normal and nothing to worry about

[Tractor Dave]

My car spent the day over at my VAG mechanics garage. He confirmed my hub (he called it the flange) is the issue.
Anyone have a spare for sale?
Part number 8A0501653A
I think it's specific to the Avant.

[LHD_Kid]

Thanks very much. I've had a look but cant see it.

It was JSWS3 that was selling one or two - he had reconditioned at least one...

[Tractor Dave]

The one on my Ur was wobbly for years, eventually replaced it and it definitely ran smoother.

Might have to see how it goes

[Tractor Dave]

Someone was selling one early this year on the forum coz I said Brian smith should buy it as his is not very good but he said it has been like it for years and I shouldn't worry. Don't know if it sold.

Thanks very much. I've had a look but cant see it.

[newsh]

The one on my Ur was wobbly for years, eventually replaced it and it definitely ran smoother.