I got a similar quote for a shop just to press out and in new upper and
lower ball joints on my 83 steering knuckles. I told the guy that I could
buy a harbor freight press for that (it didn't need the hydraulic, but
they're cheap enough too). He told me to have at it. On the way there I
passed a tire store that I sometimes use, and asked the guy behind the
counter what they'd do it for. He said he could have his mechanic do it for
$25 on his break for the extra money. When I came to pick it up, because it
was cash, he just charged me $20.
It pays to look around a bit.

Jim

On Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 5:19 PM, Courtney Hook <courtneyhook@shaw.ca> wrote:

> For that price, you could buy a press from harborfreight and do it
> yourself,
> along with future use.
> Courtney
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Kao" <dtkao0205@YAHOO.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 7:51 PM
> Subject: Re: FAG or SKF wheel bearings?
>
>
>  One last message on this thread.
>>
>> I went to pick up a FAG wheel bearing for my Passat this afternoon.
>> It is FAG no doubt. And it is made in Canada, not Germany.
>>
>> Not sure if FAG has a factory in Canada. It's possible but who knows.
>> I should not care either. FAG and SKF may source from same manufacturers.
>> The price for FAG is very good though. I paid only $43 + tax. This is
>> very good. But the store wanted $110 to press out the old bearing and
>> press in the new one. I think that's too much for one bearing only. I am
>> sure I can find a shop to do it for much less.
>>
>> David
>>
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