I never surrendered !!!
Retreated for a day while planning my next move & then fixed it another way.
It did a few 100k miles after that without a problem. The grease nipple worked a treat !!!

Lubrication is the key to quietening down bad bearings. Act quick though !!

__________________
Grumpy Old Diesel Owners Club group

I no longer question authority, I annoy authority. More effect, less effort....

1967 230-6 auto parts car. rust bucket.
1980 300D now parts car 800k miles
1984 300D 500k miles
1987 250td 160k miles English import
2001 jeep turbo diesel 130k miles
1998 jeep tdi ~ followed me home. Needs a turbo.
1968 Ford F750 truck. 6-354 diesel conversion.
Other toys ~J.D.,Cat & GM ~ mainly earth moving