Trouble Sourcing an 020 bearing

[Sandro]

I am having trouble sourcing the main input shaft bearing for an 020.
VW part # 020 311 123 J
FAG # 536906B

VWOA is all out and FAG no longer makes it. Anyone know of a source where they might have one?

[dave parker]

Sandro
Some of the tranny bearings (if it is a tapered roller bearing) will have an LM number (e.g. LM54321) cast on the side of the bearing case and the race. If the bearing you are looking for has this contact the local parts store and they can cross reference it to what number they stock bearings under. Most of the tapered roller bearings are like this. If the bearing you are after is one of the other style bearings in the gearbox you will probably have to hunt more.
Hope that helps.

cheers
Dave Parker
WDCR HP#97
2007 MARRS HP Champion

[shwah]

247-parts lists a main shaft bearing for $50:
J1054-56039

[Sandro]

Its the bearing Chris has a picture of.

The bearing pictured is the current one I have its 1mm too big, but will work great for a paper weight. I can find that one left and right, the one I need ends in a B and has a 25mm ID as opposed to the one pictured which has a 26mm ID

I called 24-7 Parts and left a message, to get a physical check of the bearing #

[Knestis]

Call Conover Motor Sports - 336-506-6804

Cameron has both the parts sources and the knowledge to be sure you get the right one.

K

[GTIspirit]

I am having trouble sourcing the main input shaft bearing for an 020.
VW part # 020 311 123 J
FAG # 536906B

VWOA is all out and FAG no longer makes it. Anyone know of a source where they might have one?

Maybe I bought the last one I bought every single bearing that I needed for an 020 tranny rebuild and Peloquin install from 1stVWparts.com. There was only one bearing no longer available, I forget which one, it was in the 5th gear housing. Supposedly the official VW tech procedure says to just not use that bearing for a rebuild. If I really think it's important I could go to a bearing shop with the mentioned LM number and see if they could get it.

At some point I'll make some time to post a complete parts list with part numbers and ETKA screenshots that I used for my rebuild for the benefit of the VW community. But that's after I get the tranny back together

[Corradoracer]

Call me on Monday, I still have some new old stock.