Bearing

[benking]

How hard is it to change the rear wheel bearings??
Would it be easier to just change the hubs??

 

[red]

Easier to change the hub i'd have said!

 

[benking]

I just need a quick fix, as cant really afford part + labour costs. Im doing 140 miles a day to get to work and back so dont want to get stuck a long way from home.

Are the hubs unique to a puma or does another car have them, fiesta etc??

 

[e3silversurfer]

i got mine done for free the on friday hub cap off, socket off the hub nut, brake drum off, knock the bearings out and new bearings in and put everything back in

 

[expatscot]

I got my rear bearings done for £20 labour.... and whatever the actual bearings cost (can't remember without digging out paperwork).

But then he's a sort friend mixed with mechanic..

 

[benking]

Does anyone know if the puma shares the hubs with another car??

 

[martinthrapston]

i got the big gas bottle if you want to try changing it at home???

 

[benking]

I can get the hubs for free, cant afford a bearing otherwise id go down that route. Cheers for the offer mate

 

[martinthrapston]

look at this listing of ebay,hope it helps
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PUMA-FIESTA-ESCOR" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... 286.c0.m14

 

[e3silversurfer]

bearings are only £14 a side from eurocarparts

 

[benking]

£14 is a lot when you are skint, cheers for the heads up though k: