Wheel Bearing replacement cost?

[Lexicon]

So I just got home from the shop. They told me that the bearings are fine but its the differential and that everything needs to be replaced back there. They also said that the transmission is leaking and the shocks are shot.

[Giller]

Originally Posted by Lexicon

So I just got home from the shop. They told me that the bearings are fine but its the differential and that everything needs to be replaced back there. They also said that the transmission is leaking and the shocks are shot.

Ouch. That's really too bad. If you can get her home and do some of the work yourself, that will save you a lot of money, as the biggest cost on these things is the labour. Parts are high, but not crazy. Maybe a good project to do over the winter?

[Lexicon]

Originally Posted by Giller

Ouch. That's really too bad. If you can get her home and do some of the work yourself, that will save you a lot of money, as the biggest cost on these things is the labour. Parts are high, but not crazy. Maybe a good project to do over the winter?

I'm thinking about doing just that. She was supposed to be coming off the road in about ten days anyways. The mechanic told me that shes safe to drive just not to go above 130km/h.

They should be hitting me with a price in a hour or two however Im guessing its going to be 5-6,000 with all the work they quoted me. That's a bit much. If its over 6 im better off just buying another boxster.

[Heiko]

Originally Posted by Lexicon

So I just got home from the shop. They told me that the bearings are fine but its the differential and that everything needs to be replaced back there. They also said that the transmission is leaking and the shocks are shot.

If its a 6sp manual get a used tranny and drop it in (you can get one for around $1000 if you look around. They are usually bulletproof unless water got in or something else went wrong... The labor to swap the manual is pretty easy if you have access to a lift. The automatic on the other hand is a bit of a pain to do...
Of course if you pull the tranny you might want to do your IMS/RMS swap since 90% of the labor is already done and maybe even the clutch depending on your mileage...

[Lexicon]

Originally Posted by Heiko

If its a 6sp manual get a used tranny and drop it in (you can get one for around $1000 if you look around. They are usually bulletproof unless water got in or something else went wrong... The labor to swap the manual is pretty easy if you have access to a lift. The automatic on the other hand is a bit of a pain to do...
Of course if you pull the tranny you might want to do your IMS/RMS swap since 90% of the labor is already done and maybe even the clutch depending on your mileage...

I have access to a lift however it is Tiptronic.

[Giller]

First, it's never a bad idea to get a second opinion.

Second, how badly is the tranny leaking? Is it something that needs addressed right away? I'm no Porsche transmission expert, but in most vehicles, there are a few different types of leaks (locations), some easier to fix (and cheaper) than others.

The good news is if you can do much of the suspension work yourself - just imagine how awesome that car will ride with some new shocks and struts and all that good stuff.

[Lexicon]

Originally Posted by Giller

First, it's never a bad idea to get a second opinion.

Second, how badly is the tranny leaking? Is it something that needs addressed right away? I'm no Porsche transmission expert, but in most vehicles, there are a few different types of leaks (locations), some easier to fix (and cheaper) than others.

The good news is if you can do much of the suspension work yourself - just imagine how awesome that car will ride with some new shocks and struts and all that good stuff.

Its never leaked enough to make a mess on the floor if that is what you are asking. I think the suspension will be a winter project. I'm getting the second opinion because of a nagging feeling that popped up when they suggested that I need new tires as well. The car just got Pirelli P-zero's at the start of summer and I've done maybe 2,000 kms?

[Pdwight]

since you have access to a lift get it up , pull the wheels and covers and get some really good light in there and look at your CV joints. If it is not leaking enough to make a spot on the floor then it might not be that bad.....unless it has all leaked out and in that case it should not shift properly. I had a squeak a shot time ago and it was actually a brake dust shield rubbing the rotor in the rear.Look, look and look some more.