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Got this from eeuroparts.com. My concern is the box shows a Febi made in Germany but the pulley is stamped China. Is this normal or a switch-a-roo?
Has anyone purchased from eeuroparts, used this and how is it holding so far and for how long has it been running?
I contacted them and here is their reply, which I don't attach much value to at the momentHello,
Thanks for contacting us. Febi Bilstein is a great brand, and I do stand behind their products. I have multiple Febi Bilstein branded parts in my car and have had 0 issues. I 100% understand the confusion. Most likely, the bearing itself is manufacturered in China, where as the rest of the pulley is made and assembled in China. We have a 1 year warranty on all of our parts. So if you have any issues at all, please contact us and we will set up a warranty replacement for you.
Please let me know if you have any further questions.
NTN makes bearings for most major OEM companies. That's probably what's in the new one from MB, much less a Febi or other aftermarket. The pulley was assembled in Germany, not necessarily every part made in it is from Germany.
Stuff is hit and miss these days. Even if something was assembled in Germany, the raw materials might be from Africa.
Bought some Febi bolts once and the kit said the parts were from Germany and Taiwan. I think the only part made in Germany out of that package was the bag holding the parts.
...I think the only part made in Germany out of that package was the bag holding the parts.
LOL, Exactly what I thought when I got this pulley. The box was made in Germany...how satisfying!
I replaced the idler pulley and the bolt was normal threading. I have read that these bolts are a pita to get out. I wonder if this pulley's bolt is a normal threading or reverse type?
Still, the top 5 bearing producers are Japan NSK NTN, German: Schaeffler, Sweeden: SKF, , USA: Timken. China is in the top 10..
SKF is the largest in the world with 12% market share.. so no big company dominates.
The picture just shows how global production is. NTN japanese bearing company, plant is in China... then parts go to Germany..
Originally Posted by efzaunerStill, t7he top 5 bearing producers are Japan NSK NTN, German: Schaeffler, Sweeden: SKF, , USA: Timken. China is in the top 10..
SKF is the largest in the world with 12% market share.. so no big company dominates.
The picture just shows how global production is. NTN japanese bearing company, plant is in China... then parts go to Germany..
Is there any other marking on the plastic part?
None. There are no other markings on the plastic party.
That NTN is Japanese raises my confidence in this part. Global manufacturing has been a thing and a non factor in this case.
Like needed in most beatings I will re-pack this one before install.
Here is the INA idler pulley, you can see the paltry amount of grease even from INA factory.
Can't see in that picture, but a bearing needs to be about 30% filled with grease, (varies on the type of bearings/grease in question), too much grease isn't good either.
Can't see in that picture, but a bearing needs to be about 30% filled with grease, (varies on the type of bearings/grease in question), too much grease isn't good either.
Really what's wrong with re-packing bearings like we do trailers?
Nothing wrong, but don't assume because it's not packed full of grease, that it's not enough grease. There's a correct amount and it's usually less than half. Depends on the application. I have a great info sheet someone gave me at some point, I think it's on my tuning laptop, i'll try to find it an link it here for info.
Nothing wrong, but don't assume because it's not packed full of grease, that it's not enough grease. There's a correct amount and it's usually less than half. Depends on the application. I have a great info sheet someone gave me at some point, I think it's on my tuning laptop, i'll try to find it an link it here for info.
Appreciate the pointer.
Do these pulley bolts require a blue thread locker or just torque to spec and that's enough?
I have 25nm on the tensioner and 9nm on the idler, is this correct?
03-20-2018, 04:26 PM
Still, t7he top 5 bearing producers are Japan NSK NTN, German: Schaeffler, Sweeden: SKF, , USA: Timken. China is in the top 10..
