According to the Mitchell time book,

Front bearing remove and replace including the cups, 1.0 hour for one
side, 1.8 hour for both.

Rear wheel is .8 hour for one, 1.4 for both. I think they have it
backwards.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Thomas, Geoffrey
Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2004 10:56 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: unclas Wheel Bearing Replacement Costs

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?

Geoff Thomas
'88 Westy now with 235,000 miles