Are all rear subframes the same? I need to do the rear arm bearings on the 16v. It occurred to me that if I can find a good used subframe I can just swap it over and get the 16v one done at my leisure. I believe 16vs have a thicker ARB but is there any other difference?
If all is OK, does anyone have a spare subframe?
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Thanks for the tip, will have a look. Ken, you're probably right if it weren't for the fact that I need to drop the subframe off anyway to do the hydro pipes (mine are all non-coated and are rusted to pieces!). Plus I was quoted £100 + vodka and tonic per side to do the bearings. Does this sound too much?
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Assuming parts at £25 and labour at £30+vicious added tacks per hour, for two hours, I'd say that's a fairly good price.djoptix wrote:I was quoted £100 + vodka and tonic per side to do the bearings. Does this sound too much?
Not a massively difficult DIY job, but you do need the right tools to do it, and if a bearing decides it's not coming out, you need to be a bit resourceful.
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