Vitamix - how to remove stuck bearing & how to fix a leak

[@MikesMusicMethod]

Gotta love it when the solution involves several instructions to "bash". A little bummed there wasn't a "jiggle the handle". But for real, thanks for the tips.

[@robertccole13]

My friends and I frequently use a frying pan to get bearings out. Even tough SOB's will fall right out after a minute in a hot cast iron pan on high

[@scottitonline]

Good tip - I'll try that next time.Mike

[@Eduardo_Espinoza]

How are the skate board where holding up so far?

[@nicholasphillips5406]

Yeah how are the skateboard bearings?

[@superpala100]

Old school is great ,good work!!!!thank you!!!

[@sair8994]

Hello There, May i know where to get replacement " blade sssembly with hub " Please let me know. Our "Instant ace nova blender"., Is 1+ year old, its leaking ..

[@scottitonline]

Hi - apologies for the delay in replying I've only just seen your comment. I dont know where you would get spare parts for the Nova blender. The Vitamix blender has been around for decades and spare parts are readily available. Mike

[@paulpfeiffer4949]

Wood block is genius!

[@scottitonline]

Thanks.

[@snoozepop]

awesome 👌 I find it really strange that The acorn nut isn't a left hand thread screw.

[@tebbink]

Is the blender blade set of this brand the same as *_"BIANCO Nutrient Blender" brand?_* series : 15BNC

[@scottitonline]

Hello. No I dont think it is. Mike

[@tebbink]

@@scottitonline ok. I'm having trouble finding spare parts for this brand. thanks for useful content. Enjoy your work!!

[@kwd57]

There should have been a seal for the shaft above the upper bearing. I don't think skateboard bearings will last very long. With a vise and a combination of the right size sockets, you can press the bearings in and out much easier without damaging anything.

[@scottitonline]

Thanks for your comment and your tip re sockets to get the bearings out. let me know if you have a link to what that missing seal looks like. Mike

[@kwd57]

I have posted a few different links here, but they seem to be removed. If you don't see them, give me an email and I will send the link there. They don't seem to allow links posted here. I don't know how to send it to you from here.

[@kwd57]

NEW Vitamix Blender Container 2 Sealed Bearing Set W/14mm Shaft Seal Replacement

[@dima343.]

@@kwd57 Hello! Maybe you know, what grease should be used in shaft seal? I think proper lubrication of this seal is very important, longevity of the seal depends on this lubricant. I tried to search internet on this matter, but at no avail

[@kwd57]

@@dima343. You could try a good quality food grade grease, but I don't think Vitamix puts any grease in between the bearings and the seal.

[@SpadesHeart]

On mine, the outer ring and the blade assembly are so together that when i turn the outer ring it moves the whole thing, so i literally cant get the blade out at all. If i could hold the inside still while i turn the outer ring, maybe i could, but for the life of me in cant figure out how to do that. Any suggestions? Different kind of blender, but similar assembly.

[@CronusVelox]

Did you figure it out?

[@scottitonline]

If you have not figured it out yet, record a video and send me the link - I'll take a look. Mike

[@Ian-r4j3]

Hola mi vida como te fue con tu trabajo

[@possiblewithsimonemaduro2056]

Mine is actually stuck and wont move what do you recommend?

[@scottitonline]

Sorry to read you have a stuck bearing - it might be easiest simply to buy a new fitting? What country are you in? Mike

[@possiblewithsimonemaduro2056]

@@scottitonline Panama. Have not been able to un stick it. Think I might need a new whole container with blade and all

[@scottitonline]

@@possiblewithsimonemaduro2056 Sorry to hear you still having a problem. Did you manage to separate the plastic jug from the bearing assembly? The bearing and blade assemble is less than £10 on ebay see item number - 154527848962 Mike

[@katyaustin8241]

My black part is super wiggly and keeps spinning so I can’t get the blade out.

[@scottitonline]

Hi - apologies for the delay in replying I've only just seen your comment...which did make me smile. If you still have the problem, let me know. Mike

[@kellykossuth102]

both of my outer bearing casings are stuck to the wall of the base, ugh!!! the bearings and inner casing walls of each are already cleared...any idea how to bash these two outer rings out of the base???? I am going to soak in WD40 attempting to soften whatever is "cementing" the two surfaces together, then I will try to bash something in there like you did...

[@scottitonline]

Thanks for your comment and sorry to hear you are having a problem. If you are in the UK and you get stuck, I can send you the one I fixed in this video because my darling wife went ahead and ordered a brand new blade assembly through her work. Mike in Bristol

[@Happy_Harry]

I was about to tackle this till I realized I didn't have a pick axe head, so I'm SOL. 🤷🏿 LOL. But seriously, the Kitchenaid blender jars are a different beast. I can't figure out how their plastic bearing housing is held together.

[@USKiwiBarlow]

Unfortunately it doesn’t work this way because the bearing stays in the housing when you knock the spindle out

[@filiphedvicak]

That is exactly what happened with mine too. Did you manage to get them out?

[@brigittehazelmyer605]

an arbor press would be perfect for this job...

[@Ian-r4j3]

Hola

[@mmark300]

Bearings can also be pressed out using a vise and a socket - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aomUnJqbqZKLjck

[@Eduardo_Espinoza]

Thank you

[@kedahaakedahaa2733]

المفروض تعرض الترجمه بالعربي

[@Ian-r4j3]

7,no hay pedo con eso ya me voy para mi casa 🏡 y me dijo akel

[@imiljijohno8729]

BRILLIANT!

[@Joe-cu4hi]

Our stainless steel Vitamix container blade lasted 3 years and is “NOT” removable from factory, beware!

[@Ian-r4j3]

Titi

[@Ian-r4j3]

Soy fan