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Dean · 2011-04-20, 06:05 PM

Here is my thread.
http://www.seccs.org/forums/showthread.php?t=4701

Be aware that the "Nissan" FW105 "0823" bearing is more difficult to locate, or maybe a better way to say it is every parts shop caries the FW176 "08A01" "Subaru" bearing and will try to convince you they are the same.

If it does not have the NTN 4T-CR1-0823 part number or the SKF FW105 part number on the box or better yet on the lip of the bearing itself, it is probably the "Subaru" bearing.

Heck, have them pull a FW176 too and make sure they are different. Apparently, even some boxes saying FW105 have the Fw176 parts in them.

2011-04-20, 06:05 PM	#8
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Here is my thread. http://www.seccs.org/forums/showthread.php?t=4701 Be aware that the "Nissan" FW105 "0823" bearing is more difficult to locate, or maybe a better way to say it is every parts shop caries the FW176 "08A01" "Subaru" bearing and will try to convince you they are the same. If it does not have the NTN 4T-CR1-0823 part number or the SKF FW105 part number on the box or better yet on the lip of the bearing itself, it is probably the "Subaru" bearing. Heck, have them pull a FW176 too and make sure they are different. Apparently, even some boxes saying FW105 have the Fw176 parts in them. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids... Last edited by Dean; 2011-04-20 at 06:48 PM.