{"product_id":"4pack-c80-turbine-bearing","title":"C80 C-80 Turbine Bearings Replacement - For Polaris 180 280 280 TankTrax, Vac-Sweep 20 Pool Cleaners - 4 Pack","description":"\u003ch2\u003eC-80 \/ C80 Turbine Ball Bearings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Friction Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered with precision-ground internal ball bearings to ensure the turbine and drive axles spin freely, maximizing the cleaning speed and climbing power of your pool vacuum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufactured from high-grade stainless steel specifically treated to resist the corrosive effects of salt, chlorine, and acidic pool water environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble-Shielded Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a reinforced design to help prevent sand, silt, and fine debris from entering the bearing races, which is the primary cause of mechanical seizing in pool cleaners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Drive System Fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed to the exact physical dimensions of the Polaris C-80 standard, ensuring a perfect \"drop-in\" fit for both the turbine assembly and the large drive wheels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReplaces \/ Cross-Reference Part Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e C-80, C80.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bearing is a standard replacement part for Polaris pressure-side automatic pool cleaners. Key compatible models include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolaris 280:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits the turbine assembly and all three large drive wheels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolaris 180:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with the legacy 180 turbine and wheel axles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolaris 280 TankTrax:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct fit for the specialized TankTrax drive system bearings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVac-Sweep 280:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard replacement for all Vac-Sweep 280 series units.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e These bearings are typically used in pairs. Most Polaris 280 cleaners require 8 bearings for a full wheel and turbine rebuild.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Replace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudible Grinding or Screeching:\u003c\/strong\u003e If your cleaner makes a high-pitched metal-on-metal sound while moving, the internal balls in the C-80 bearing have likely rusted or flattened.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaner Moving in Circles:\u003c\/strong\u003e If one side of the cleaner is moving slower than the other, it often indicates that a wheel bearing has seized, creating drag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurbine Stalling:\u003c\/strong\u003e If the cleaner doesn't move at all despite high water pressure, the turbine bearings may be jammed with grit, preventing the drive shaft from spinning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcessive Wheel \"Wobble\":\u003c\/strong\u003e If the large wheels have significant side-to-side play, the internal race of the bearing has worn down and can no longer hold the axle steady.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the Axle First:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePRO TIP:\u003c\/strong\u003e Before installing the new C-80 bearings, inspect the plastic wheel axle for wear. If the axle is \"grooved\" or worn down, the new bearing will still wobble and fail prematurely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Snap\" Fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e When installing into a wheel or turbine housing, press firmly on the \u003cstrong\u003eouter race\u003c\/strong\u003e of the bearing only. Pressing on the center or the shield can damage the internal ball alignment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Lubrication Needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e These bearings are designed to be lubricated by the pool water itself. Do not apply grease or oil, as these substances can attract sand and cause the bearing to seize faster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest for Smoothness:\u003c\/strong\u003e After snapping the bearing in, spin the wheel or turbine by hand. It should spin silently for several seconds. 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