Re: front wheel bearing

["Rick Lackner" <hugacub@mail.whidbey.net>]

On 15 Jul 97 at 3:46, Shawn C. Meze wrote:

> At 11:26 PM 7/14/97 -0700, you wrote:
> >
> >  The front wheel bearing is shot in my 79 and I need to get a new
> >  one
> >ASAP.  Does anyone know where I could get a good deal on a new one
> >in Western Washington. 
> 
> I dont. (Rick??) But if it becomes necessity, the Potterman can
> probably get you one on the cheap side.   

I had the same problem about 2 months ago, the bearing was going and 
I had no place to work on it and my tools were 2 hours away at my 
former residence.  I swallowed hard and took it to a local shop and 
$170 later was going again.  It was a rip, but I needed the car so I 
guess it was worth it.

Try calling around and check prices or go the used hub route Shawn 
suggested.  As far as I know, you really need the tool to press it in.  
I'm told some places will rent it for $20-$25 if you have the other tools 
and place to do it.

As far as places to go, the only one I know that has a good rep is 
Bellevue MotorSports.  I live in Everett and took it to a local 
garage.

Rick    
hugacub@whidbey.net
Richard.Lackner@entex.com
85 Scirocco 8V  Wolfsburg
Everett, WA
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