[DeTomaso] Fw: Axle Bearing help

[tony DiGiovanna]

My Quella-modified bearings died of water intrusion as well.  I drove my car
at the track in a hurricane (that'll be the last time I do that.)  There's
another Jersey Panteras member with similar woes, but I don't know what
water exposure he has had.  Everything else I've done with Dennis has been
great.  When I inspect the design of what he has put together, I would never
ever had anticipated such a problem.  I'm sure he didn't as well.  The seal
appears to be sufficient.  Its really a mystery to me how water gets in
there so easily.  I don't pressure wash my car, nor do I squirt any hose at
the back of the axles.  Not sure I could too easily if I tried.  It would be
a tough thing financially for Dennis to rework every upright set for free,
especially if you don't have an improved design available to stop the water.
I can't figure out how to do it.  It's a bitch, but I guess that's going to
be the way it is.

-----Original Message-----
From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com
[mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com]On Behalf Of MikeLDrew at aol.com
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 9:12 AM
To: wdemelo at cogeco.ca; detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Fw:  Axle Bearing help



In a message dated 1/30/08 3:40:08 PM, wdemelo at cogeco.ca writes:


> No, they are tapered. Water got in one side and made a mess. The other
side
> didn't show water but had play. According to Quella, the seals are one
way.
> They keep the grease from coming out. A pressure washer, for example, will
> force water inside.
> Guaranteed for life, my ass.
> Why are they gone? Who knows exactly. What I do know is that it's another
> $400 bill I don't need.
>

I know Crazy Dave had similar problems, and a similar lack of response from
Dennis.   It's surprising to me, given his stellar reputation, that he would
sell something with a lifetime guarantee and then fail to back it up?

Mike


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