wheel bearing help please

6763edward · Nov 22nd, 2010, 17:09

hi my front wheel bearing on my new 1989 volvo has gone. can i just replace the bearing or do i need hub to. ive only done 50 mile in it i hope its not the shape of things to come. Thanks

minesa240x3 · Nov 22nd, 2010, 19:50

Hi Edward I see you have forgot to mention the make and model of your car?
You have two cars listed in your profile so which one are we talking about.I'm sure sooner or later someone will be able to answer your query.
Oh and welcome aboard Brian.

Truffler · Nov 23rd, 2010, 10:22

I've got 1992 940 which are similar mechanics and Haynes manual says replace hub and bearing as one unit.Maybe good idea to do both anyway as hub can wear and you'll still have play after repalcing bearing.

If expensive maybe try getting one from breaker, not sure if 940/960 will fit on.
Have broken a couple of 740's but think hubs went to scrappy.

6763edward · Nov 24th, 2010, 18:10

sorry its the 1989 740 i see that i can buy just the bearing and replace but do u think this is waste of time.

Truffler · Nov 25th, 2010, 16:23

If you can get bearing only and it's easy to remove and fit then I'd do that.

Google 'brickboard' as there may be advice on there or get Haynes manual.

Depending on how much time/money/tools you have maybe get a quote from garage.

6763edward · Nov 28th, 2010, 12:14

thanks mate. Fixed now. in the end i found that the idiot that sold me the car had left all the wheel nuts loose so on the fifty mile trip home i was lucky the wheel never came off. tightened them up and now all is great.

Apart from the awful fuel economy. If you have any ideas on how to improve be appreciated as want to keep it for years as its only done 128,000 one owner and everything works including the fuel gauge. I know thats hard to believe.

Nov 22nd, 2010, 17:09	#1
6763edward Junior Member Last Online: Apr 19th, 2016 12:22 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: walsall	wheel bearing help please hi my front wheel bearing on my new 1989 volvo has gone. can i just replace the bearing or do i need hub to. ive only done 50 mile in it i hope its not the shape of things to come. Thanks

Nov 22nd, 2010, 19:50	#2
minesa240x3 loyalty Last Online: Jul 28th, 2022 19:16 Join Date: May 2006 Location: faraway View Photos By: minesa240x3	Bumped ! Hi Edward I see you have forgot to mention the make and model of your car? You have two cars listed in your profile so which one are we talking about.I'm sure sooner or later someone will be able to answer your query. Oh and welcome aboard Brian.

Nov 23rd, 2010, 10:22	#3
Truffler Junior Member Last Online: Feb 28th, 2015 17:53 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bury St Edmunds	I've got 1992 940 which are similar mechanics and Haynes manual says replace hub and bearing as one unit.Maybe good idea to do both anyway as hub can wear and you'll still have play after repalcing bearing. If expensive maybe try getting one from breaker, not sure if 940/960 will fit on. Have broken a couple of 740's but think hubs went to scrappy.

Nov 24th, 2010, 18:10	#4
6763edward Junior Member Last Online: Apr 19th, 2016 12:22 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: walsall	sorry its the 1989 740 i see that i can buy just the bearing and replace but do u think this is waste of time.

Nov 25th, 2010, 16:23	#5
Truffler Junior Member Last Online: Feb 28th, 2015 17:53 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bury St Edmunds	If you can get bearing only and it's easy to remove and fit then I'd do that. Google 'brickboard' as there may be advice on there or get Haynes manual. Depending on how much time/money/tools you have maybe get a quote from garage.

Nov 28th, 2010, 12:14	#6
6763edward Junior Member Last Online: Apr 19th, 2016 12:22 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: walsall	thanks mate. Fixed now. in the end i found that the idiot that sold me the car had left all the wheel nuts loose so on the fifty mile trip home i was lucky the wheel never came off. tightened them up and now all is great. Apart from the awful fuel economy. If you have any ideas on how to improve be appreciated as want to keep it for years as its only done 128,000 one owner and everything works including the fuel gauge. I know thats hard to believe.

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