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> SOT; quality wheel bearings/hubs, for VW Tiguan
fixer34
post Jan 15 2021, 05:53 PM
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Had my 2011 VW Tiguan in to the shop. They had to pull the intake manifold and media blast the intake valves to clean off carbon buildup. Computer was throwing misfire codes.

Anyway, while it was in, they said front wheel bearings noisy and need to be done in the near future. The shop price was $300/ea. I can find ones online for $50/ea, but not gonna go there. Seems like FAG and Timken are about in the middle on price, and pretty well known names. Any opinions/experience with these, or maybe another brand?

I have no problem doing this myself, just don't want to do it too often.
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post Jan 16 2021, 01:27 PM
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Ask if that is for the bearing only or hub with bearing. If the bearing needs to be pressed into the hub you will pay for the added cost of removing and installing the bearing. Shops like to go with the option that is least likely to have a come back. Cheap is not always inexpensive.
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