I have a 1997/R 4.6 Autograph P38. N/S/R wheel area started to make a nasty noise when moving. A local mobile mechanic has stripped it down and identified the issue as a wheel bearing, not axle or driveshaft, which sounds the lesser evil. He has advised that you can't replace just the bearing part and have to replace the whole hub assembly, which costs £500+ labour. Can anyone confirm if this sounds accurate, or can the actual bearing part just be replaced? I had a quick poke about for an OEM part and found the hub assembly for £306 + p&p from Rimmer Bros. Any input from a P38 enthusiast would be most welcome. I also need to fix a couple more minor things before MOT which is due shortly. I'm not sure if I'll keep it after that as it rarely covers more than 3000 miles pa.
P38 NSR wheel bearing help needed
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The bearing can be pressed out of the hub with the right equipment like a 20 tonne press. Changing the whole hub is easier and if you are paying a mechanic probably not a lot more expensive given how much they charge per hour these days.
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If he wants £500 for a £300 hub, then he's either ripping you off, or got a good discount on a genuine LR one ??
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+1. It needs the Timken bearing which costs quite a lot. There was a replacement parts place in Birmingham that did an aftermarket hub with the Timken bearing but they're gone / been bought out.
You Know! Appreciate the confirmation.
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It'll depend on their mark up scale and the hub they are supplying.
I've bought blueprint hub assemblies and had one fail after 3yr...ill rebuild this one myself
I've bought blueprint hub assemblies and had one fail after 3yr...ill rebuild this one myself
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