Bearing Price is about right from our list vendors. That labor souds
like Flat Rate. That you have to watch out for.

The front bearings are a snap to change. BTDT. Standard wrenches (mm). a
drift (punch) and a block of wood will do the trick. I have never taken
the rear bearing assemblies apart so can't address that. But from posts
on this list, it isn't that hard, but it is more complicated and will
take more time.

Regards,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

Thomas, Geoffrey wrote:

>A low frequency rumble translated into a diagnosis of failed wheel bearings
>RF and RR.  The mechanic from our local shop noted the good condition of the
>rest of the vehicle and said he would order VW bearings rather than the
>usual supplier.  The cost per wheel was $420.
>Noting that Bus Depot, for example sells bearings for $30-40 there seems to
>be a lot of labour there, even given the inflated costs in the DC area
>(local VW shop, $89 per hour)
>Does anyone have examples of recent shop charges for front and rear wheel
>bearing replacement?
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>Geoff Thomas
>'88 Westy now with 235,000 miles
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