Elan Rear Bearing Shield

[fattogatto]

I am getting ready to install new rear wheel bearings in a 1967 S3. in research I see reference to an inner bearing shield. As there was nothing like this on disassembly can someone shed some light on it?

Thanks,

[rgh0]

A thin aluminium alloy shielded made from about 1mm thick sheet fits between the bearing and the retaining circlip of the inner bearing.

cheers
Rohan

[fattogatto]

Thanks Rohan. Are these available or does one have to fabricate them?

[rgh0]

http://www.kelsport.net/parts/products. ... ctionID=46

3.52 pounds from Kelsport but I presume others would also have

cheers
Rohan

[rgh0]

Note they were only used on the wider inner bearing later rear strut ( issue 18) not the early issue 16 strut that used 2 narrower 6206 bearings. So check which your car has

cheers
Rohan

[CBUEB1771]

Ray at RD Enterprises has them.

[fattogatto]

Thank all. I have Issue 16 so no problems. I did notice one of the bearings had a very thin piece of brass shim behind it. Poorly made. Is this a common correction to tighten up a loose bearing?