Are Timken bearings any good?
-os
Timken Bearing?
Timken Bearing?
1996 850 GLT 262k miles (gone 
)
1999 Honda Civic (gone)
1996 850 GLT (gone, no more Volvos )
2000 Buick Park Avenue (gone)
2005 Honda Odyssey (gone)
2013 Lexus ES350 (replaced Volvo 850)
2021 Honda Pilot
)1999 Honda Civic (gone)
1996 850 GLT (gone, no more Volvos
)2000 Buick Park Avenue (gone)
2005 Honda Odyssey (gone)
2013 Lexus ES350 (replaced Volvo 850)
2021 Honda Pilot
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Brewmaster
- Posts: 23
- Joined: 8 February 2010
- Year and Model: 1997 850 Base(?)
- Location: Arvada, CO
I've used Timken on a variety of applications (Metro, Bronco, W-Impala and more) and have been quite pleased with their performance and longevity. So here's a +1 for Timken
Your token displaced, slightly disgruntled Saab aficionado
1997 Volvo 850 Base (daily driver)
1987 Saab 900 SPG (hit-n-run'd, under reconstruction)
1998 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 4x4 (SO's ride)
1997 Volvo 850 Base (daily driver)
1987 Saab 900 SPG (hit-n-run'd, under reconstruction)
1998 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 4x4 (SO's ride)
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cheva_1974
- Posts: 6
- Joined: 9 February 2010
- Year and Model: V70 2000
- Location: Sweden
Hi there
I work with developing bearing kits for SKF Europe Aftermarket. I dont know which kind of bearing you are looking for (wheelbearings or?) but many times you buy a bearing kit with a certain brand on the box but inside you will find the product from the OEM supplier. This means that if you buy a Timken kit you may find an SKF bearing or FAG etc inside.
Conclusion, I wouldn't normally worry buying a bearing from a well known brand such as Timken, they have been in bearing business for a very very long time.
If you can give me some more info maybe I can check whom the OEM supplier for your bearing is. Car model, bearing type..
I work with developing bearing kits for SKF Europe Aftermarket. I dont know which kind of bearing you are looking for (wheelbearings or?) but many times you buy a bearing kit with a certain brand on the box but inside you will find the product from the OEM supplier. This means that if you buy a Timken kit you may find an SKF bearing or FAG etc inside.
Conclusion, I wouldn't normally worry buying a bearing from a well known brand such as Timken, they have been in bearing business for a very very long time.
If you can give me some more info maybe I can check whom the OEM supplier for your bearing is. Car model, bearing type..
I have a 1996 850 GLT. I'm looking at the front wheel bearing.cheva_1974 wrote:Hi there
I work with developing bearing kits for SKF Europe Aftermarket. I dont know which kind of bearing you are looking for (wheelbearings or?) but many times you buy a bearing kit with a certain brand on the box but inside you will find the product from the OEM supplier. This means that if you buy a Timken kit you may find an SKF bearing or FAG etc inside.
Conclusion, I wouldn't normally worry buying a bearing from a well known brand such as Timken, they have been in bearing business for a very very long time.
If you can give me some more info maybe I can check whom the OEM supplier for your bearing is. Car model, bearing type..
Thanks for your help.
-os
1996 850 GLT 262k miles (gone )
1999 Honda Civic (gone)
1996 850 GLT (gone, no more Volvos )
2000 Buick Park Avenue (gone)
2005 Honda Odyssey (gone)
2013 Lexus ES350 (replaced Volvo 850)
2021 Honda Pilot
)1999 Honda Civic (gone)
1996 850 GLT (gone, no more Volvos
)2000 Buick Park Avenue (gone)
2005 Honda Odyssey (gone)
2013 Lexus ES350 (replaced Volvo 850)
2021 Honda Pilot
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cheva_1974
- Posts: 6
- Joined: 9 February 2010
- Year and Model: V70 2000
- Location: Sweden
OEM is FAG.
Buying Timken will probably give you an FAG bearing. If you buy SKF, there is no doubt about that.
When replacing this bearing you must set the proper torque to centre nut with a torque wrench otherwise the bearing life will be very short because of wrong pre-load. If you find a dustprotection cover between the bearing and the outer drive joint, check its condition and replace it if necessary.
Above things mentioned are really important.
It is also recommended to apply a small amount of glue on the splines to avoid a clicking noise due to spline clearance. This clearance and rotation movement may also loosen the nut a bit and spoil the pre-load. Your Volvo dealer can provide this special glue.
Buying Timken will probably give you an FAG bearing. If you buy SKF, there is no doubt about that.
When replacing this bearing you must set the proper torque to centre nut with a torque wrench otherwise the bearing life will be very short because of wrong pre-load. If you find a dustprotection cover between the bearing and the outer drive joint, check its condition and replace it if necessary.
Above things mentioned are really important.
It is also recommended to apply a small amount of glue on the splines to avoid a clicking noise due to spline clearance. This clearance and rotation movement may also loosen the nut a bit and spoil the pre-load. Your Volvo dealer can provide this special glue.
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confused_al
- Posts: 1025
- Joined: 4 August 2008
- Year and Model: 1996 TLA wagon
- Location: NJ
FAG is for sure the OEM, mine had "made in Germany" on the blue box.
96 850 Platinum Wagon
98 MB ML320
06 V70
95 850 GLT(RIP)
98 MB ML320
06 V70
95 850 GLT(RIP)
confused_al wrote:FAG is for sure the OEM, mine had "made in Germany" on the blue box.
The Timken bearing I bought is stamped FAG - Made in Germany.
-os
1996 850 GLT 262k miles (gone )
1999 Honda Civic (gone)
1996 850 GLT (gone, no more Volvos )
2000 Buick Park Avenue (gone)
2005 Honda Odyssey (gone)
2013 Lexus ES350 (replaced Volvo 850)
2021 Honda Pilot
)1999 Honda Civic (gone)
1996 850 GLT (gone, no more Volvos
)2000 Buick Park Avenue (gone)
2005 Honda Odyssey (gone)
2013 Lexus ES350 (replaced Volvo 850)
2021 Honda Pilot
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