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Are MKV Cortina front wheel bearings all the same?
John Bonnett - 9/4/11 at 07:05 PM

I've just ordered a pair of wheel bearing kits and the supplier has asked the registration and cc of the model of Cortina. Apart from being a MKV I have no idea whether they came off a 1600 or 2 litre. I was under the impression that they were all the same.

I'd be grateful if anyone could either confirm this or say what the differences are and how I can identify what I have.

With many thanks,

John

[Edited on 9/4/11 by John Bonnett]

britishtrident - 9/4/11 at 07:25 PM

Rear bearings depend on axle type , in the UK one axle was 1300 and some 1600 the other was most 1600 and all 2.0 and 2.3.

Generally the small one comes with 8" brakes BUT Ford mixed and matched parts.

John Bonnett - 9/4/11 at 07:28 PM

OOPS, I should have said they are front wheel bearings. My apologies BT.

John Bonnett - 9/4/11 at 08:23 PM

I've just found the answer. The front wheel bearings fit the whole range, exceptions highlighted, from MK111 onwards



Ford Cortina 1.3 1970-1976 Mk.III (1970-76)
Ford Cortina 1.3 1976-1982 Mk.IV/V (1976-82)
Ford Cortina 1.6 1970-1973 Mk.III (1970-76)
Ford Cortina 1.6 1973-1976 Mk.III (1970-76) excluding GT & GXL models
Ford Cortina 1.6 1973-1976 Mk.III (1970-76)
Ford Cortina 1.6 1976-1982 Mk.IV/V (1976-82)
Ford Cortina 2.0 1970-1976 Mk.III (1970-76)
Ford Cortina 2.0 1973-1976 Mk.III (1970-76)
Ford Cortina 2.0 1974-1976 Mk.III (1970-76)
Ford Cortina 2.0 1976-1982 Mk.IV/V (1976-82)
Ford Cortina 2.3 1979-1982 Mk.IV/V (1976-82)

b14wrc - 11/4/11 at 11:09 AM

You did say front wheel bearings........Was in the title.


Good info as i dont know the origin of my hubs either.

Cheers, Rob