[T3] The new Main bearings

[Daniel Nohejl]

I did some research when getting parts together for a Type 1 build. I found some NOS VW of Mexico main bearings for less than some of the new steel-backed alternatives. 

Those alternatives (used by reputable engine builders) are Silverline and ACL, both for Type 1 and 4. 

Silverline:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1128564

ACL:

http://www.aclperformance.com.au/VW1471Bearings.htm


On Nov 15, 2012, at 10:48 PM, Adriel Rowley wrote:

> 
> Steel backed bearings have been unavailable for a while now. I tried to find some to hoard without success. I know I will need a set for an engine build, but like to have a second on hand.
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> Thank you,
> Adriel
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>> From: topnotch at nycap.rr.com
>> To: type3 at vwtype3.org
>> Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2012 19:52:22 -0500
>> Subject: [T3] The new Main bearings
>> 
>> The T4 world has lost its steel backed center main bearings in the new kits,
>> has the T1 world
>> Run out of the good ones yet? Is there still good stock?
>> 
>> What are everyone's feelings on a non-steel backed center main? Is it time
>> to hoard now?
>> 
>> BTW. can a CAST crank be turned down undersized like a forged crank can?
>> 
>> Keith
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>> 65 Notchback "El Baja Rojo"
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