Seth wrote:
> <pthaker@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1153875329.282018.140390@h48g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
> > okay...i have the same problem, noise that changes with speed. narrowed
> > it down to the drivers side rear wheel bearing. now can i just change
> > that one or do i have to do BOTH front adn rear drivers side, or BOTH
> > rears? also, is this a DIY friendly changeout?
>
> Only need to do it on the faulty wheel.

Thak - Did that resolve your vibration? I still have been unable to
diagnose the source of mine.

 

"waynewright" <waitneight@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> Seth wrote:
>> <pthaker@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1153875329.282018.140390@h48g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
>> > okay...i have the same problem, noise that changes with speed. narrowed
>> > it down to the drivers side rear wheel bearing. now can i just change
>> > that one or do i have to do BOTH front adn rear drivers side, or BOTH
>> > rears? also, is this a DIY friendly changeout?
>>
>> Only need to do it on the faulty wheel.
>
> Thak - Did that resolve your vibration? I still have been unable to
> diagnose the source of mine.

Yup. 8 months and 20K+ miles later, still smooth.

 

"waynewright" <waitneight@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> Seth wrote:
>> <pthaker@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1153875329.282018.140390@h48g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
>> > okay...i have the same problem, noise that changes with speed. narrowed
>> > it down to the drivers side rear wheel bearing. now can i just change
>> > that one or do i have to do BOTH front adn rear drivers side, or BOTH
>> > rears? also, is this a DIY friendly changeout?
>>
>> Only need to do it on the faulty wheel.
>
> Thak - Did that resolve your vibration? I still have been unable to
> diagnose the source of mine.

Yup. 8 months and 20K+ miles later, still smooth.

 

"waynewright" <waitneight@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> Seth wrote:
>> <pthaker@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1153875329.282018.140390@h48g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
>> > okay...i have the same problem, noise that changes with speed. narrowed
>> > it down to the drivers side rear wheel bearing. now can i just change
>> > that one or do i have to do BOTH front adn rear drivers side, or BOTH
>> > rears? also, is this a DIY friendly changeout?
>>
>> Only need to do it on the faulty wheel.
>
> Thak - Did that resolve your vibration? I still have been unable to
> diagnose the source of mine.

Yup. 8 months and 20K+ miles later, still smooth.

 

"waynewright" <waitneight@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1154276338.484865.95620@p79g2000cwp.googlegro ups.com...
>
> Seth wrote:
>> <pthaker@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1153875329.282018.140390@h48g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
>> > okay...i have the same problem, noise that changes with speed. narrowed
>> > it down to the drivers side rear wheel bearing. now can i just change
>> > that one or do i have to do BOTH front adn rear drivers side, or BOTH
>> > rears? also, is this a DIY friendly changeout?
>>
>> Only need to do it on the faulty wheel.
>
> Thak - Did that resolve your vibration? I still have been unable to
> diagnose the source of mine.

Yup. 8 months and 20K+ miles later, still smooth.

 

Ok, so I got my diagnosis this morning. It is *definitely* the rear
passenger side wheel hub and bearings that need replacement. Makes
sense as that is what most of you predicted it would be.

For my '01 four door (4 cylinder) Accord EX sedan, dealer says the part
(single hub/bearing assembly) is $96 and for 1.5 hrs labor is $140
bringing the total to around $240. I know I could shop this price down
a bit but I'd rather just get this over and done with - unless I'm
getting royally screwed.

What do you think about $240 total? Is that fair, about right, or way
too much? I'd appreciate some feedback before scheduling an
appointment.

 

Ok, so I got my diagnosis this morning. It is *definitely* the rear
passenger side wheel hub and bearings that need replacement. Makes
sense as that is what most of you predicted it would be.

For my '01 four door (4 cylinder) Accord EX sedan, dealer says the part
(single hub/bearing assembly) is $96 and for 1.5 hrs labor is $140
bringing the total to around $240. I know I could shop this price down
a bit but I'd rather just get this over and done with - unless I'm
getting royally screwed.

What do you think about $240 total? Is that fair, about right, or way
too much? I'd appreciate some feedback before scheduling an
appointment.

 

Ok, so I got my diagnosis this morning. It is *definitely* the rear
passenger side wheel hub and bearings that need replacement. Makes
sense as that is what most of you predicted it would be.

For my '01 four door (4 cylinder) Accord EX sedan, dealer says the part
(single hub/bearing assembly) is $96 and for 1.5 hrs labor is $140
bringing the total to around $240. I know I could shop this price down
a bit but I'd rather just get this over and done with - unless I'm
getting royally screwed.

What do you think about $240 total? Is that fair, about right, or way
too much? I'd appreciate some feedback before scheduling an
appointment.

 

Ok, so I got my diagnosis this morning. It is *definitely* the rear
passenger side wheel hub and bearings that need replacement. Makes
sense as that is what most of you predicted it would be.

For my '01 four door (4 cylinder) Accord EX sedan, dealer says the part
(single hub/bearing assembly) is $96 and for 1.5 hrs labor is $140
bringing the total to around $240. I know I could shop this price down
a bit but I'd rather just get this over and done with - unless I'm
getting royally screwed.

What do you think about $240 total? Is that fair, about right, or way
too much? I'd appreciate some feedback before scheduling an
appointment.

 

"waynewright" <waitneight@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Ok, so I got my diagnosis this morning. It is *definitely* the rear
> passenger side wheel hub and bearings that need replacement. Makes
> sense as that is what most of you predicted it would be.
>
> For my '01 four door (4 cylinder) Accord EX sedan, dealer says the part
> (single hub/bearing assembly) is $96 and for 1.5 hrs labor is $140
> bringing the total to around $240. I know I could shop this price down
> a bit but I'd rather just get this over and done with - unless I'm
> getting royally screwed.
>
> What do you think about $240 total? Is that fair, about right, or way
> too much? I'd appreciate some feedback before scheduling an
> appointment.

You may be able to get it done a little cheaper, but how much will it cost
you in time and effort to save a few bucks. When I needed mine, it being
something I didn't know anything about, I sought a mechanic to do it. The
dealership wanted about $250. Independent foreign car mechanic 5 minutes
drive from home said he would do it for $225. That's what I paid. If the
dealer were more convenient I would have paid their higher cost, just for
convenience. The mechanic who fixed it for me was a 5 minute drive and easy
to get a neighbor to pick me up and drop me off.

Having seen it now, I would probably venture the next one on my own.

 

"waynewright" <waitneight@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1154364357.194080.44450@h48g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
> Ok, so I got my diagnosis this morning. It is *definitely* the rear
> passenger side wheel hub and bearings that need replacement. Makes
> sense as that is what most of you predicted it would be.
>
> For my '01 four door (4 cylinder) Accord EX sedan, dealer says the part
> (single hub/bearing assembly) is $96 and for 1.5 hrs labor is $140
> bringing the total to around $240. I know I could shop this price down
> a bit but I'd rather just get this over and done with - unless I'm
> getting royally screwed.
>
> What do you think about $240 total? Is that fair, about right, or way
> too much? I'd appreciate some feedback before scheduling an
> appointment.

You may be able to get it done a little cheaper, but how much will it cost
you in time and effort to save a few bucks. When I needed mine, it being
something I didn't know anything about, I sought a mechanic to do it. The
dealership wanted about $250. Independent foreign car mechanic 5 minutes
drive from home said he would do it for $225. That's what I paid. If the
dealer were more convenient I would have paid their higher cost, just for
convenience. The mechanic who fixed it for me was a 5 minute drive and easy
to get a neighbor to pick me up and drop me off.

Having seen it now, I would probably venture the next one on my own.

 

"waynewright" <waitneight@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1154364357.194080.44450@h48g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
> Ok, so I got my diagnosis this morning. It is *definitely* the rear
> passenger side wheel hub and bearings that need replacement. Makes
> sense as that is what most of you predicted it would be.
>
> For my '01 four door (4 cylinder) Accord EX sedan, dealer says the part
> (single hub/bearing assembly) is $96 and for 1.5 hrs labor is $140
> bringing the total to around $240. I know I could shop this price down
> a bit but I'd rather just get this over and done with - unless I'm
> getting royally screwed.
>
> What do you think about $240 total? Is that fair, about right, or way
> too much? I'd appreciate some feedback before scheduling an
> appointment.

You may be able to get it done a little cheaper, but how much will it cost
you in time and effort to save a few bucks. When I needed mine, it being
something I didn't know anything about, I sought a mechanic to do it. The
dealership wanted about $250. Independent foreign car mechanic 5 minutes
drive from home said he would do it for $225. That's what I paid. If the
dealer were more convenient I would have paid their higher cost, just for
convenience. The mechanic who fixed it for me was a 5 minute drive and easy
to get a neighbor to pick me up and drop me off.

Having seen it now, I would probably venture the next one on my own.

 

"waynewright" <waitneight@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1154364357.194080.44450@h48g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
> Ok, so I got my diagnosis this morning. It is *definitely* the rear
> passenger side wheel hub and bearings that need replacement. Makes
> sense as that is what most of you predicted it would be.
>
> For my '01 four door (4 cylinder) Accord EX sedan, dealer says the part
> (single hub/bearing assembly) is $96 and for 1.5 hrs labor is $140
> bringing the total to around $240. I know I could shop this price down
> a bit but I'd rather just get this over and done with - unless I'm
> getting royally screwed.
>
> What do you think about $240 total? Is that fair, about right, or way
> too much? I'd appreciate some feedback before scheduling an
> appointment.

You may be able to get it done a little cheaper, but how much will it cost
you in time and effort to save a few bucks. When I needed mine, it being
something I didn't know anything about, I sought a mechanic to do it. The
dealership wanted about $250. Independent foreign car mechanic 5 minutes
drive from home said he would do it for $225. That's what I paid. If the
dealer were more convenient I would have paid their higher cost, just for
convenience. The mechanic who fixed it for me was a 5 minute drive and easy
to get a neighbor to pick me up and drop me off.

Having seen it now, I would probably venture the next one on my own.

 

"waynewright" <waitneight@gmail.com> wrote
> Ok, so I got my diagnosis this morning. It is
> *definitely* the rear
> passenger side wheel hub and bearings that need
> replacement. Makes
> sense as that is what most of you predicted it would be.
>
> For my '01 four door (4 cylinder) Accord EX sedan, dealer
> says the part
> (single hub/bearing assembly) is $96

If this is a drum brake, then this price matches exactly the
OEM one at www.hondaautomotiveparts.com, except with
shipping the online price would be a bit more. Evidently
disk brakes are used also on this model (or else I am
missing something).

So the dealer is being fair here.

DIY-ers should recognize that, IIRC, the parts departments
of dealerships will mark up prices above, say, the $96 for
the wheel bearing assy. above.

Always nice to have some real life price data for the
archives here. That helps people.

> and for 1.5 hrs labor is $140

Sounds fair for a dealer.

> bringing the total to around $240. I know I could shop
> this price down
> a bit but I'd rather just get this over and done with -
> unless I'm
> getting royally screwed.

An independent shop might do the labor for less, but not by
much.

I think you're getting a fair shake here, plus the expertise
of the dealership.

 

"waynewright" <waitneight@gmail.com> wrote
> Ok, so I got my diagnosis this morning. It is
> *definitely* the rear
> passenger side wheel hub and bearings that need
> replacement. Makes
> sense as that is what most of you predicted it would be.
>
> For my '01 four door (4 cylinder) Accord EX sedan, dealer
> says the part
> (single hub/bearing assembly) is $96

If this is a drum brake, then this price matches exactly the
OEM one at www.hondaautomotiveparts.com, except with
shipping the online price would be a bit more. Evidently
disk brakes are used also on this model (or else I am
missing something).

So the dealer is being fair here.

DIY-ers should recognize that, IIRC, the parts departments
of dealerships will mark up prices above, say, the $96 for
the wheel bearing assy. above.

Always nice to have some real life price data for the
archives here. That helps people.

> and for 1.5 hrs labor is $140

Sounds fair for a dealer.

> bringing the total to around $240. I know I could shop
> this price down
> a bit but I'd rather just get this over and done with -
> unless I'm
> getting royally screwed.

An independent shop might do the labor for less, but not by
much.

I think you're getting a fair shake here, plus the expertise
of the dealership.