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Offline Howard81

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Wheel drive cog
« on: 24, January, 2013 - 11:48:21 »
I have dismantled a large part of my C5 for a good clean and service and noticed that the large cog on the drive wheel has a rather large crack in it..

Does anyone have a decent replacement for sale?  Thanks in advance!


Karl

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Re: Wheel drive cog
« Reply #1 on: 24, January, 2013 - 14:37:53 »
I've got a spare one  :)

I'll email you some details.

Sadly, I reckon we are going to see more like that as all the components get older.


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Re: Wheel drive cog
« Reply #2 on: 24, January, 2013 - 14:50:20 »
Thanks Karl, replied already!

Just a quick question - is the metal sleeve around the axle supposed to stand slightly proud of the bearing in the cog?  It won't go in any further.

Karl

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Re: Wheel drive cog
« Reply #3 on: 24, January, 2013 - 17:17:05 »
posted this afternoon so should be with you soon.

you should have some shims to pack it out flush , there is a topic about it on here somewhere...I'll see if I can find it (unless someone else does first  :P)

Karl

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Re: Wheel drive cog
« Reply #4 on: 24, January, 2013 - 17:19:31 »

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Re: Wheel drive cog
« Reply #5 on: 24, January, 2013 - 17:40:24 »
Excellent, thanks for that!

I don't have any shims there at all. I assume they all go the "wheel" side? I should be able to find some suitable washers to use there instead.

Karl

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Re: Wheel drive cog
« Reply #6 on: 24, January, 2013 - 18:12:58 »
this may help as well;

http://c5alive.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,342.msg2293.html#msg2293

I tend to place one "inboard" side of the wheel and the rest , usualy about 4 or so, on the "outboard" side

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Re: Wheel drive cog
« Reply #7 on: 24, January, 2013 - 18:18:31 »
Hi there you will find that most of the large cogs have cracks in them but yours is a bigger than most and may break up at any time .But it could go on for quite a while ..They are very strong ....
Chas