Wheel bearing question
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Wheel bearing question
Need some advice on wheel bearing replacement and cost. My mostly stock '95 Carrera is making slight "growling" sounds that others have indicated needing wheel bearings.. The 993 is a 1995 Carrera, rear wheel drive.
The vehicle has 100k on the clock. Can anyone comment on this? Have you replaced bearings? Is it common on a car with 100k? I am probably going to do all 4 wheels, as I have been told that there is slight play in 3 wheels, and
more pronounced in the other wheel. Can anyone give me an idea as to what I am looking at for a cost $.
Thank you.....
The vehicle has 100k on the clock. Can anyone comment on this? Have you replaced bearings? Is it common on a car with 100k? I am probably going to do all 4 wheels, as I have been told that there is slight play in 3 wheels, and
more pronounced in the other wheel. Can anyone give me an idea as to what I am looking at for a cost $.
Thank you.....
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I had the right rear wheel bearing done about 2 years ago on my 97' C2S. My car has 133K on the clock. I just did the one since the others were solid and it could be a while between doing the next one that goes. So far so good!
I had it done at a reputable local European shop I had used before for maintenance on my 82' SC. They are enthusiasts and specialize in Porsche.
The bearing itself ran about $200 and the labor about $1,000. Hope this helps.
I had it done at a reputable local European shop I had used before for maintenance on my 82' SC. They are enthusiasts and specialize in Porsche.
The bearing itself ran about $200 and the labor about $1,000. Hope this helps.
Last edited by scotyp; Feb 25, 2024 at 01:03 PM.
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Porsche wheel bearings are build like the proverbial door and last well over 100k miles. Very unlikely more than one is needing replacement. Just replace the one(s) that need replacing and torque correctly (it’s like 400ftlbs or something)
ive got 150k on my originals and a friend with a 996 just had to do one at 180k
ive got 150k on my originals and a friend with a 996 just had to do one at 180k
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Porsche wheel bearings are build like the proverbial door and last well over 100k miles. Very unlikely more than one is needing replacement. Just replace the one(s) that need replacing and torque correctly (it’s like 400ftlbs or something)
ive got 150k on my originals and a friend with a 996 just had to do one at 180k
ive got 150k on my originals and a friend with a 996 just had to do one at 180k
Bearings will typically last 100,000 miles or more, but one bad trip on a highway can also blow out a bearing. Scarified pavement and milled surfaces often start with a 1” lip. That lip can crush the bearings (especially the rears with added engine weight), as well wheel rims. Especially Fikses. Ask me how I know.
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Hi Danl,
I have never had to replace one yet on any of the three Porsch vehicles I have owned some run up to 150K miles. For this reason, I would only replace the noisy one.
Replacing the others is an unnecessary upsell if it was suggested by your mechanic. Kinda like replacing all the valve cover gaskets when only one is leaking.
Andy
I have never had to replace one yet on any of the three Porsch vehicles I have owned some run up to 150K miles. For this reason, I would only replace the noisy one.
Replacing the others is an unnecessary upsell if it was suggested by your mechanic. Kinda like replacing all the valve cover gaskets when only one is leaking.
Andy
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I did this DIY a few moons ago. Not difficult if you have the tools and some time.
At the same time I would do all your bushes as well - control arms etc.
Brake discs, suspension and top mounts, torn cv boots if any, etc at the same time.
Anything that would require you to get a wheel alignment afterwards.
For a 30 year old car - its about time. The moment you feel your car on new bearings - is a moment to remember. To have the suspension and bushes fresh - is another moment to remember.
Good luck
At the same time I would do all your bushes as well - control arms etc.
Brake discs, suspension and top mounts, torn cv boots if any, etc at the same time.
Anything that would require you to get a wheel alignment afterwards.
For a 30 year old car - its about time. The moment you feel your car on new bearings - is a moment to remember. To have the suspension and bushes fresh - is another moment to remember.
Good luck
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