dadsdiesel
Veteran Member
Well, I am happy to say that my little '98 Jetta project has really come together - will have to share some pics once the weather permits a good wash.
The last major thing I need to do is the front wheel bearings.
I can hear the dreaded "howl" coming from the right front.
While I have done all the other work myself - thanks to this great group on the forum - after looking at the work involved in doing the front bearings, I've decided to let my local shop do them.
When I asked today for a price - he estimated 2.25 hours per side (getting both done), plus an alignment (said he would remove the hubs to press out/in the bearings).
Now he said that things might go well - might be as low as 1.5 hours per side - just wanted to give me a higher ballpark figure so I don't get upset if he runs into problems.
Do these labor times sound about right?
This mechanic is good and I trust him to do it right and not rip me off.
Just wanted to hear from some of you who have done this if the labor times seem about right.
The last major thing I need to do is the front wheel bearings.
I can hear the dreaded "howl" coming from the right front.
While I have done all the other work myself - thanks to this great group on the forum - after looking at the work involved in doing the front bearings, I've decided to let my local shop do them.
When I asked today for a price - he estimated 2.25 hours per side (getting both done), plus an alignment (said he would remove the hubs to press out/in the bearings).
Now he said that things might go well - might be as low as 1.5 hours per side - just wanted to give me a higher ballpark figure so I don't get upset if he runs into problems.
Do these labor times sound about right?
This mechanic is good and I trust him to do it right and not rip me off.
Just wanted to hear from some of you who have done this if the labor times seem about right.