im sure ive read on here that bearings have to be pressed in. would it be a garage job, or something i could tackle myself not to bad with spanners and stuff 
[Mk2] [NA] wheel bearing
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[Mk2] [NA] wheel bearing
hi i have a rumbling rear wheel bearing are thay hard to change. im sure ive read on here that bearings have to be pressed in. would it be a garage job, or something i could tackle myself not to bad with spanners and stuff
im sure ive read on here that bearings have to be pressed in. would it be a garage job, or something i could tackle myself not to bad with spanners and stuff Re: [Mk2] [NA] wheel bearing
Yes as I understand it you'll need a garage to press the old bearing out and the new one in. If you've got alternative transport you can remove the hub yourself, take it to a garage to have the bearing changed, then put it back on yourself. I've never done this so I'm not sure how hard it is but shouldn't be too difficult.
If you've got alternative transport you can remove the hub yourself, take it to a garage to have the bearing changed, then put it back on yourself. I've never done this so I'm not sure how hard it is but shouldn't be too difficult.Bearings
Hi,
I've changed 3 now without problems.
Its a straightforward nuts and bolts job to take the hub off.
The bearings are available from your local auto spares shop for around£35. Then you need to find a local engineering company to press out the old and put in the new - I was lucky enough to be allowed in to do it myself. Good luck! 
I've changed 3 now without problems.
Its a straightforward nuts and bolts job to take the hub off.
The bearings are available from your local auto spares shop for around
£35. Then you need to find a local engineering company to press out the old and put in the new - I was lucky enough to be allowed in to do it myself. Good luck! Re: [Mk2] [NA] wheel bearing
Good thread....Good to know that it's not a complate PITA.
Waza, where abouts in N.devon are you??
...Good to know that it's not a complate PITA.Waza, where abouts in N.devon are you??
Chaos, panic and disorder. My work here is done!
In the South West, then check out
South West Performance Car also.
My work here is done!In the South West, then check out
South West Performance Car also.Re: [Mk2] [NA] wheel bearing
right will do that then, couple of garages where i live so just have to pop it in and ask them nicely and the small drink may help. lunch time normally best time to go i think
lunch time normally best time to go i think