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Vini69

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Looking for advice:

 

I have a 2006 post facelift 350z, lovely UK model which I purchased last year with 26k on the clock. it sailed through the p3 in October last year and although my daily driver, she is well driven (not thrashed unduly i mean) and cared for, with less than 4k so far this year. NOW, I was checking documents and blow me, I saw that the MOT expired on the 2/9/2012. now that very morning, I had checked the mail and (I know) were offering half price Mot's. So in a rush I book it in today.....all fine but they tell me my rear wheel Nearside wheel bearing is loose. It is so unsafe in fact, they reckon it has a inch of movement I the wheel and is very dangerous to drive....else I would take it to Ross of Japex fame.

Now, I have heard no noise and with under 30k on the clock it seems suspicious. I KNOW I haven't hit anything hard (few potholes in London I suppose) but I couldn't get back today to check the wheel and so it has stayed in the garage. It seems unusual for a bearing to go....especially after light use and p3 within the last 11 months. KwikFit now tell me that I cannot buy my own part for them to fit as they are not insured to fit It.

Any advice please?

Thanks,

 

Pete

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It is so unsafe in fact, they reckon it has a inch of movement I the wheel and is very dangerous to drive....

 

KwikFit now tell me that I cannot buy my own part for them to fit as they are not insured to fit It.

 

Sounds like a con to me, I can't believe that their insurance wouldn't fit new genuine dealer parts just because the customer provided it.

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Well blow me, to it to a garage with mechanics that I have visited many times before and the wheel bearing is indeed at fault. they are quoting me 3 hours labour to replace the part, which is costing me £110 direct from Nissan.......does this sound about right? is it that complex a job?

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Well blow me, to it to a garage with mechanics that I have visited many times before and the wheel bearing is indeed at fault. they are quoting me 3 hours labour to replace the part, which is costing me £110 direct from Nissan.......does this sound about right? is it that complex a job?

 

 

1 hours labour and the same bearing will cost you less than £80.00 from me. :thumbs:

 

Alex :)

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Well blow me, to it to a garage with mechanics that I have visited many times before and the wheel bearing is indeed at fault. they are quoting me 3 hours labour to replace the part, which is costing me £110 direct from Nissan.......does this sound about right? is it that complex a job?

 

 

1 hours labour and the same bearing will cost you less than £80.00 from me. :thumbs:

 

Alex :)

 

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I won't have a clue though....labour from whom Zman?

 

It takes 1 hour to swop out a rear whel bearing on a 350Z if you are handy with the tools.

 

A lot of the guys on here that I supply bearings to, fit the bearings themselves.

 

A competent technician should take no more than 1 hour for this job and even less time if you fit a new bearing carrier as well.

 

Alex :)

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Well blow me, to it to a garage with mechanics that I have visited many times before and the wheel bearing is indeed at fault. they are quoting me 3 hours labour to replace the part, which is costing me £110 direct from Nissan.......does this sound about right? is it that complex a job?

 

 

1 hours labour and the same bearing will cost you less than £80.00 from me. :thumbs:

 

Alex :)

You wait till I need some stuff doing. I am traveling up the M6 Alex!!

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