Bearing replacement?

[ultimate1]

Has anyone brought their car into Porsche for a rear passenger wheel bearing replacement. I think that is the problem causing this womp womp sound from the rear passenger side. I know that this could also cause damage to the wheel hub. Does anyone know how much this will cost me if I bring it to Porsche.

[Paul]

What year and model?

For my 2001 the bearing is about $30. The procedure involves removing the entire wheel bearing housing, heating it to 100 degrees C, and using a press.

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Probably at least $200 -$300 at a dealership.

[2000SoCalBoxsterS]

Yes. I had a rear wheel bearing replaced at about 30K miles. First I heard a ticking sound that I thought might my valves. Then it progressed into a roaring sound and I thought it might be my tires being too worn. But it was a rear wheel bearing. Here is what my dealer charged me:

5.50 hours labor

$577.50 Labor
$112.18 parts part # 999-053-042-10 Description SS 99905305405

Total $689.68

Bastards!

[husker boxster]

I had the rt rear replaced last month by the dealer:

$ 53.21 part 99905305405
$357.00 labor
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$410.21 total

BTW, this is not covered by CPO. At the time my car had 35K on it but it seems the bearing has been singing for the 20K I've owned the car, I just didn't realize it. Much quieter now.

[ultimate1]

Thanks everybody. I think I hav e an idea on what to expect on Tuesday. It sucks not being able to drive my car this weekend but thats the way it is. Just one more question for husker and socal. Why does the cost for doing the same job vary so much?

[Brucelee]

Porsche dealer. 500-600 bucks.

Some indies with aftermarket parts will be less.

Labor rate and parts prices vary greatly.

[2000SoCalBoxsterS]

Originally Posted by ultimate1

Thanks everybody. I think I hav e an idea on what to expect on Tuesday. It sucks not being able to drive my car this weekend but thats the way it is. Just one more question for husker and socal. Why does the cost for doing the same job vary so much?

Sorry, I didn't see your question for me and husker. I think it must be a function of the cost of living where you live. Long Island where I live is a stupidly expensive place to live. That's the only reason I can come up with. But then why is my BMW dealer so much more reasonable?

My local dealer is very expensive and I won't go there anymore unless I have to. They have charged me:

$10/qt for Mobil 1 0W-40 when Walmart was selling it for $5.97 (meanwhile my BMW dealer only charged me $5.40/qt for Mobil 1 5W-30 and the repair reciept notes 55 gallon drum) You know these guys buy it in bulk.

They charged me $100 per tire to mount and balance by new tires claiming that the Boxsters are tricky cars and if the wheels aren't balanced perfectly you'll get vibration.