i replaced mine a few years back. you really need some kind of press to
do the job. if you try to just tap them in they will get stuck. if you
have a hydraulic bottle type jack you could try to rig up some type of
press. otherwise, i'd take it to someone who had a decent hydraulic
press.
$200 does seem pretty pricey for a set of front wheel bearings, but then
again, napa is usually one of the more expensive parts stores there is.
Glen Christian
Mechanical Engineer Graduate in search of Work
"So many cars, So little time"
On Sun, 10 Aug 1997 14:39:54 -0500 Mark Endicott <endicott@bellsouth.net>
writes:
>I have decided to attend the Townsend MG Festival (Tennessee,
>Sept.12-14) and thought that as a last "get the car ready for the
>road"
>job I would replace the front wheel bearings. I had a little wiggle
>on
>the right front. I have removed the old hubs and removed the
>bearings.
>NAPA wanted $200 for new bearings so they are on the way from MINI
>MANIA. My question is can I drive the new bearings in (with a wood
>block or something) or should I find a shop with a press for this job?
>
>Mark
>70 Midget
>Nashville
>
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