im really stuck on this one....   so i removed my rear wheel bearings (outer) to replace them....but no matter how i tried it with my bearing separator and press, i couldnt do it without completely damaging this thin removable ring that goes on the shaft..im pretty certain its only function is to keep dirt and junk from getting inside to the bearing (although its sealed on the ring side).....i am replacing the bearings with sealed ones, and could run it without them, but it should really be the

Ok I put this MK1 pulley on and it starts runs and idles 200% better than with the wiggly one I can also tighten my alternator/water belt finnaly . For funsies I checked the timing {put a new mark on the mk1 pulley exactly where the stock pulley mark was} It was at 6btdc and now it rests at 10btdc without advance and when I started it with advance line still on it was off the scale completely I guess 18-20 btdc. It runs fine and I think the mk1 pulley was slightly bigger {underdrive} which woul

I'm looking for these parts new, also do the dealer have these?

today started out great g-g-son's 9th b-day got home and the wife passed out in the bath room ' scared the crap out of me had to call 911 and have her transported to the hospital , this all started arround 5:00 got home a few minets ago , she they think had some stomach problem along with a heart problem , not sure what all this means just yet but sure made for a scarey evening and a long night . so any prayers that you can sebd out way would be appreated , it's been a f'd up month