I've got two failing wheel bearings in the front and I've spent the last couple of days looking for the best replacements. The OEM set (as far as I know) went 100K miles. I literally just passed 100K yesterday.
I found a couple of references to AutoZone sold Timken bearings actaully being OEM F.A.G., but the references were 2-3 years old. Auto parts manufacturers change suppliers like dirty underwear, so I wanted to be sure that I would be getting FAG if I ordered through AutoZone so I ordred up a single bearing.
It arrived today and low and behold, in the Timken box was an F.A.G. bearing!!
OEM quality parts for better prices. Proof in pictures below. Hope I can save some other E36M3 owners some cash. It took a couple of days for AZ to get the thing in the store.
Last edited by AlmostSiR; 09-07-2011 at 10:05 PM.
1989 Zinno 325is. RIP. Killed by a minivan on 1/24/10
1996 E36 M3- Super Sexy Cosmos project
--Engine: Complete
--Drive/Susp: Complete
--Body: Needs a Cosmos Coupe Hood and Trunk Lid
--Interior: All new, All black
Drives like a dream!!!
Your post is quite unclear. AZ lists both Timken ($113, not a good price) and Duralast ($78 a very good price) front wheel bearings. Are you trying to say that when ordering the Duralast you got the Timken?
Neil
Sweet find!!! Thanks for the info!
I just ordered one too, got a $15 gift card since they were running a special.
Thanks again!
I did a bit of looking around and through most of the online vendors that F.A.G. bearing was selling for north of $130ish. Buy the Timken from AutoZone and pay $112.
I retract the DuraLast statement. Rereading my post it does seem unclear.
But a good deal for OEM stuff not withstanding!
Last edited by AlmostSiR; 09-07-2011 at 10:05 PM.
1989 Zinno 325is. RIP. Killed by a minivan on 1/24/10
1996 E36 M3- Super Sexy Cosmos project
--Engine: Complete
--Drive/Susp: Complete
--Body: Needs a Cosmos Coupe Hood and Trunk Lid
--Interior: All new, All black
Drives like a dream!!!
um... I get FAG wheel bearings from supporting vendors here on BFC for around $88 a piece
"Torque is like cowbell... you can never have too much." - Michael Cervi
1989 Zinno 325is. RIP. Killed by a minivan on 1/24/10
1996 E36 M3- Super Sexy Cosmos project
--Engine: Complete
--Drive/Susp: Complete
--Body: Needs a Cosmos Coupe Hood and Trunk Lid
--Interior: All new, All black
Drives like a dream!!!
sorry... $85 a piece
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...postcount=7775
CMuzyy
"Torque is like cowbell... you can never have too much." - Michael Cervi
FYI, FAG probably won't clear PF rotors.
Last edited by AlmostSiR; 09-07-2011 at 10:53 PM. Reason: Addition
1989 Zinno 325is. RIP. Killed by a minivan on 1/24/10
1996 E36 M3- Super Sexy Cosmos project
--Engine: Complete
--Drive/Susp: Complete
--Body: Needs a Cosmos Coupe Hood and Trunk Lid
--Interior: All new, All black
Drives like a dream!!!
^Just saying.
It's hard to know what all of the different makes of hubs are so I just go with;
http://store.bimmerworld.com/front-h...lies-p669.aspx
And know I'm good. Even if it cost a tad more than others.
don't know bout you guys, but with CCA discount in MA and CA, the dealers sell them to me for $89 or so.
Ok, I cancelled my online order and sent request to CMuzyy. Thanks for the info Calvin.
As a FYI... CMuzyy is usually cheapest on 80% of OEM parts
"Torque is like cowbell... you can never have too much." - Michael Cervi
^Of the parts he has, which isn't all of them.
Any particular reason not to want the Timken? After all, they're the company that invented the roller bearing. (Yes, I know that our hubs don't use roller type bearings.)
Neil
That is nice that you were able to get them however, they have been on backorder for a long time now. I was able to find some used low miles bearings that I will just repack with redline CV2.
I have found that Mike at TheBMWPartStore is cheaper than CMuzzy on many genuine OEM parts. Not all parts mind you but most.
What I really like about doing business with Mike is that he such a personable guy. He knows me well, asks me how I've been hows the car... he is very quick to respond and he has helped me out finding odd part numbers several times. He even went so far as to order several pilot bearings to see if there was a variance in the OD of the bearing and sent me pictures because I was concerned about it.
I am absolutely plugging TheBMWPartStore but with the treatment I get from them I really want to see them do well, stick around, and keep the deals rolling. Also shipping was fast, cheap, and Mike sends you out confirmation or any delays (usually a day or two because part is in the warehouse).
Joe
"Torque is like cowbell... you can never have too much." - Michael Cervi
I met him at a meet in Columbus one time. Real nice guy and his Mini is pretty sweet
he is currently hard at work helping me look for OE front mudflaps (no joke).....I thought he had forgotten about it but last week, he sent me an email telling me he's still looking...Aboye and beyond beyond above and beyond? by a fricking mile, yes!
I've given them enough business and I will continue to do so
-Rich-
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