Lets see who knows parts!

[mitchE39]

Well after a couple of weeks enduring a nasty grumble, We dropped the '05 TD6 into our mechanic amid fears of a front diff failure.

Thank god it was only a front left wheel bearing!

Anyone want to hazard a guess at how much one of these sets you back? I nearly fell over! And this isn't even from a dealer!

[rar110]

I'll guess. $50 per set.

[mitchE39]

I'll guess. $50 per set.

One could only dream!!! The whole hub/bearing needed replacing as there was unacceptable play to replace only the failed bearing itself.... apparently

Price is higher, for only the front left

[davidsonsm]

I'd imagine at least $1,000 if for the whole hub.

[rar110]

One could only dream!!! The whole hub/bearing needed replacing as there was unacceptable play to replace only the failed bearing itself.... apparently

Price is higher, for only the front left

A speedy sleeve may be cheaper than a new stub axle.

[jboot51]

$308 inc gst +fitting

[Homestar]

Wheel bearing £21, hub £80 (genuine parts - there are some cheaper bearings out there). Landed here around $250AU, so paying for one here from a local supplier I'd say around double that.

[mitchE39]

Wheel bearing £21, hub £80 (genuine parts - there are some cheaper bearings out there). Landed here around $250AU, so paying for one here from a local supplier I'd say around double that.

Close enough to right, All up its $537. Still cheaper than a diff which is what i was expecting!

[Homestar]

Yes - that would have been a worry. I don't think you got ripped off though - the hubs are known to fret where the bearing sits in some cases. Did they give you the old parts back?

[mitchE39]

New part is being fitted today, couldn't get one to his shop yesterday so it came this morning. I'll ask him to keep the old part when I next speak to him. The guy is an old friend so I'm sure he wouldn't be making things up too much.... I hope