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Puddin · ** Joined: 29 Jul 2003 Posts: 119 Location: High Wycombe

Hi ya!

Can anyone tell me how much I should be paying to have a wheel bearing changed please?

I've got one of those funny bearing "whirring" type noises, and THINK its a wheel bearing............ lets hope its not the gear box!!!

Cheers
Lisa

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Annie · * Joined: 24 Jul 2003 Posts: 37 Location: Lower Normandy

Any time I've heard a wheel bearing going, it's been more of a 'clunking' noise - it's something that's pretty easy for a mechanic to check out though, won't cost much at all for that.

Hope it's nothing too serious Sad

bill · Guest

well, if it is the wheel bearing be prepared to pay about £20 - £30 for the part and one needs to get a new rubber seal, £3.
from milners.
You need to get it pressed off and on.
If you are doing it yourself top ball joint nut and split pin.
then the track rod end joint
then the bottom. I found that it is best to take out the 4 nuts and bolts from the wishbone. my bottom wouldnt budge.
and not 4getting the brake caliper.
undo the 5/6 bolts that hold the drive shaft in situ and the 2 wee grub screws that are holding the lock washer in. The hub assembly should now come oot.
A MUST NOTE
Make sure that they are tightened to the torque in the book, failure will result in the bearing moving a wee bitty letting the water ect in and destroying the whole new set up.
How do I know all this? I have just had to redo mine as me favourite mechanic failed to do just that and yes the bearing failed after only 4 weeks
any probs give me a shout.
bill

Hagar UK · Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2003 20:25 Post subject:

just a quick thought....
are you sure its your wheel bearings m8, cos i had the same thing, took it to a garage and this guy said it sounded like my bearings and wanted £300 to supply and fit....
anyway, i got my bearings from Milners for £50 for a pair, paid a good friend £75 to fit and in the end, all i really needed was 2 front tyres Crying or Very sad

so if i was you m8, i would perhaps take a peekie at your front tyres and see if they need replacing 1st Wink

Puddin · ** Joined: 29 Jul 2003 Posts: 119 Location: High Wycombe

I bought the Paj with 5 new tyres Very Happy

Its definately a whirring noise, thats almost difficult to hear. When I'm slowing down (e.g not on gas or brake) and its a very soft regular whirring noise.
I am actually concerned about it being the gearbox. The dealer has told me to drop it off at 9am tomorrow and they'll have a look.

I guess this is the time I find out what the dealer is REALLY like!

Keep ya fingers crossed for me Confused

Lisa

Hagar UK · Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2003 23:10 Post subject:

Well hope they look after you Lisa, let us know the outcome yeah Laughing

Steve H · Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2003 1:28 Post subject:

The wheel bearings might need nipping up a bit. The transformation when they are to the correct torque is amazing in steering and quiteness.

5 minute job for a mechanic with the right tools plus 5 mins to take the wheel off and put it on again!!

Steve H

Puddin · ** Joined: 29 Jul 2003 Posts: 119 Location: High Wycombe

The mechanic says that I'm getting a lot of tyre noise as I have 4 new tyres on my Paj.

They were good in that they said I have highlighted a potential problem to them, and if it gets worse they will get it sorted.

I'm left feeling a bit silly because it seems I am the only person that can hear the noise!!!!!

Can new tyres make the same sound as a whirring bearing noise????

I'm suitably Embarassed

Lisa

bill · Guest

Hiya, YES, the bigger the nobbly bits the louder the noise.

Bit like me really, the bigger the buttons, the noisyer I am, OH I WISH I WAS YOUNGER.
lol
no, tyres do make a noise.
Have a check when changing road surface or if the road is quiet try driving on the white line with window open.
That would give you changing noises and poss put your mind at reat.
No need to feel embarased.

Bill
xxxx

mark dale · Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2003 21:46 Post subject:

yep, big knobs make a loud noise !!

my off-road tyres make a whirring typa noise, especially noticeable at the front -end, i too thought i may have knacked something 1st time i put them on, after buying them 2nd hand off a chap on the motorway junction!, then going to briarcliffe quarry for an event, now i'm back on the road tryres, my mota is as quiet as a pussy !!

hope this helps

geo · Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2003 22:14 Post subject:

geo · Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2003 22:18 Post subject:

You must have been a sixties lad Bill... cause there sure is a whole lota lov'in go'in on here Razz

Cheers
Geo.

Puddin · ** Joined: 29 Jul 2003 Posts: 119 Location: High Wycombe

Bill is just a big tart!!!! (just kidding Bill!!)

I have to say that my wheels DO make a whirring noise BUT the noise I'm concerned about it more of a knocking noise, a very gentle, soft knocking noise as I'm slowing down with no gas or brake Shocked

The more I talk about it, the more concerned I get that its gearbox!! But I AM a typical flapping woman too Very Happy

bill · Guest

Thanx for the compliment. he he he he
why dont you meet up with another club member and let him hear the noise and you have a go in his car?
If you want to come down here I could meet you and we could share noises in tesco car park. he he he
you are now my favourite babe.

blondie'sh

Puddin · ** Joined: 29 Jul 2003 Posts: 119 Location: High Wycombe

I haven't been down that way in years, I lived in Hampshire for 15 years before moving to London.

I use to night club in Bournemouth in my younger days LOL Very Happy