How much did you pay for 30K service?

[mrtew]

Well, I called my dealer and just couldn't face the onslaught of half truths and comeons and took it to my corner shop where I trust the owners and mechanics 100%; about 12 times as much as the dealer. (Once I was quoted $175 to change the front marker lite in my VX bumper.... I did it myself for $1. They said the bumper had to come off). Anyway, they did most of the stuff but they said they didn't to the wheel bearings because they are sealed and if you break the seal some ring inside can't be put back and they are basically ruined, but they are fine and don't bother. What is the deal with that? Is special equipment needed, or are dealers just saying that they are repacking them and saving up the money to pay for new ones if you ever claim them on your warrantee or what? Should I try to have them done at the dealer or just wait and see if they every go bad? If each 'repack' is $75 every $30,000 miles that might be more money than just replacing them at 100,000 miles. Help?

[Svx]

I did everything myself in my driveway for a fraction of the cost.
my rotors were glazed and i had to do a brake job anyway,
so I repacked the front bearings too. if you're not mechanically inclined I wouldn't recommend trying the repack yourself as you do have to tear into the hubs. They are sealed units, but not "you
can never open" sealed. they have to get opened up to turn or replace your front rotors during a brake job... for me it was easy. do most of it yourself if you can ...
BTW tew, I passed you on mound rd. awhile back, (wintertime)
my vx looked like a salt lick ....


-Tim

[Pens]

Tew and SVX, do you guys go to Southfield for your factory work? I am in between there and Ann Arbor so I can use either and obviously want to go to the best of the two. Any advice?

[Tone]

You definitely want to do your wheel bearings at 30K or soon there after - they need to be repacked with grease and retightened as they surely will have some play from wear. Left unserviced, the races and the bearings can be destroyed and it will cost a LOT more to repair than service. There are safety issues that relate to loose wheel bearings as well.

[mrtew]

Originally posted by Pens
Tew and SVX, do you guys go to Southfield for your factory work? I am in between there and Ann Arbor so I can use either and obviously want to go to the best of the two. Any advice?

I go to the Warren dealer (Key Isuzu) but I am open to advice too. I know there are several Detroit VX owners here.... any recommendations? Key is not that great I don't think but they've never really done me wrong either.

[andy454]

If you want to re-pack your bearings feel free to drop me an e-mail and I will walk you through the process for a small fee of a 12 pack... It is not that hard and I have all the tools you need. I just did my girls trooper last week with some synthetic grease. I live near ypsilanti. Not too far from you. If you want to learn I am here to help.
Andy

[mrtew]

Originally posted by andy454
If you want to re-pack your bearings feel free to drop me an e-mail and I will walk you through the process for a small fee of a 12 pack... It is not that hard and I have all the tools you need. I just did my girls trooper last week with some synthetic grease. I live near ypsilanti. Not too far from you. If you want to learn I am here to help.
Andy

I might just take you up on that over the shutdown break next month! What kind of beer do you like?

[Pens]

We should bring a few VX's together on one of the run's this summer. They aren't classic but they are sweet!

[andy454]

Any free beer is good beer!! One day during the first week of the shutdown would be fine with me. All you need to get is the seals and I have the rest. We will even use the synthetic grease compliments of Isuzu. Just drop me an e-mail.