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Old 11-06-2022, 11:51 AM   #17
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Originally Posted by Tcoat View Post
The case and snout that the bearing run on are are very soft. So soft that I was actually surprised when looking at mine. Even with a good bearing there is no way they don't wear out before the bearing it self. If or when (the FRS is the first car I ever had that had a failed or even worn out TOB) this piece will be a must have! The price is a pittance compared to the costs it could save.
That retainer cover is replaceable at $70 for the part. More work if you have to do it again, but it's not getting a whole new case.

I wonder why nobody makes a machined retainer cover out of a harder material... [CoughVerusCough]
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