Rear Wheel Bearings (was "What harm does . . .")

[Mike Substelny <msubstel@xxxx>]

Dave Stragand wrote:

> <SNIP>
> 2) Another incorrect claim of DMC unreliability: There are many quotes saying how common it is for rear wheel bearings to go out as well, which I've never heard anyone mention on this list. Has anyone ever had a rear wheel bearing suddenly blow out? They quoted a supposed "other DeLorean owner" who said it's an "extremely common occurance" for the DMC.

For the record, both of my rear wheel bearing failed just a few months after I got my DeLorean. The first one failed while I was driving on the highway, which caused the back end to start wobbling. After an hour of wobbling at highway speed the second bearing failed, and the wobble became very dangerous.

I agree that it is very rare, but rear wheel bearing failures are possible.

If I ever experience another rear wheel bearing failure I will stop driving the car ASAP. You really need a hydraulic press to change the bearings. Between the harrowing drive and the repair, I don't want to go through that again!

- Mike Substelny
VIN 01280