V50 Wheels/Tyres : - Rear wheel bearings

Sunseeker · Aug 25th, 2022, 19:19

I am looking for advice.

At least one of the rear wheel bearings need to replace on my 2006 V50. As she is now quite old and I am currently living in Spain, where parts are very expensive, I thought I would browse eBay and find replacement parts at a reasonable price.

Ooo!! What a can of worms I have opened for myself. As a lady who can change a tyre, car bulbs, check fluid levels, etc I am totally unprepared for buying parts, (I did manage to buy new rear shocks) so I could use some advice.

Are GSP a reliable make? I can buy them from Germany and therefore not pay custom duty on them.

Simmy · Aug 26th, 2022, 13:05

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Originally Posted by Sunseeker

I am looking for advice.

At least one of the rear wheel bearings need to replace on my 2006 V50. As she is now quite old and I am currently living in Spain, where parts are very expensive, I thought I would browse eBay and find replacement parts at a reasonable price.

Ooo!! What a can of worms I have opened for myself. As a lady who can change a tyre, car bulbs, check fluid levels, etc I am totally unprepared for buying parts, (I did manage to buy new rear shocks) so I could use some advice.

Are GSP a reliable make? I can buy them from Germany and therefore not pay custom duty on them.

never heard of gsp i would look for skf or fag both good quality parts . buy cheap buy twice ask me how i know

AndrasL · Aug 29th, 2022, 10:30

I would stay off ebay and go to AutoDoc. If you download the mobile phone application, they have good prices. Send them an email for help in choosing the required parts.

IainG · Aug 29th, 2022, 16:17

I just bought a SKF rear wheel bearing for my 2005 V50 from a local Motor factor, He wanted £85 + VAT for an SKF. However he price matched a SKF being sold on EBay for £80 inc VAT.
£80 seems very reasonable however there are some cheaper SKF ones if you look around on EBay. Makes it easier if you have the correct SKF number to double check

However I had previously replaced this bearing in 2010 so has lasted 12 years, it is the side that has to drop off the kerb every day so that could affect it. I am sure I put anti seize on the bolts but I could only get 1 out with the correct socket. I then just cut the old hub off with a disc cutter from the front, and with that I remembered I had to cut the hub off on the other side a couple of years ago as well.

XC90Mk1 · Aug 29th, 2022, 17:10

SLF and Timken are good. Also check with Volvo.

I think it’s usually safe to replace a single side to be honest.

StatusRed · Aug 31st, 2022, 13:06

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Originally Posted by XC90Mk1

SLF and Timken are good. Also check with Volvo.

I think it’s usually safe to replace a single side to be honest.

My Daihatsu just went for it's MoT (at a Volvo specialist) and has an advisory for rear wheel bearing play, they said they'd just replace it on that side, both isn't necessary.

XC90Mk1 · Aug 31st, 2022, 14:51

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Originally Posted by StatusRed

My Daihatsu just went for it's MoT (at a Volvo specialist) and has an advisory for rear wheel bearing play, they said they'd just replace it on that side, both isn't necessary.

Yes I have previously replaced them Ona a single side. You can get 75,000 miles from one side and 200,000 from the other.

I like the daihatsus, great vehicles!

Aug 25th, 2022, 19:19	#1
Sunseeker New Member Last Online: Dec 8th, 2023 20:17 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: New Romney	Rear wheel bearings I am looking for advice. At least one of the rear wheel bearings need to replace on my 2006 V50. As she is now quite old and I am currently living in Spain, where parts are very expensive, I thought I would browse eBay and find replacement parts at a reasonable price. Ooo!! What a can of worms I have opened for myself. As a lady who can change a tyre, car bulbs, check fluid levels, etc I am totally unprepared for buying parts, (I did manage to buy new rear shocks) so I could use some advice. Are GSP a reliable make? I can buy them from Germany and therefore not pay custom duty on them.

Aug 29th, 2022, 16:17	#4
IainG Premier Member Last Online: Today 04:58 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Plymouth	I just bought a SKF rear wheel bearing for my 2005 V50 from a local Motor factor, He wanted £85 + VAT for an SKF. However he price matched a SKF being sold on EBay for £80 inc VAT. £80 seems very reasonable however there are some cheaper SKF ones if you look around on EBay. Makes it easier if you have the correct SKF number to double check However I had previously replaced this bearing in 2010 so has lasted 12 years, it is the side that has to drop off the kerb every day so that could affect it. I am sure I put anti seize on the bolts but I could only get 1 out with the correct socket. I then just cut the old hub off with a disc cutter from the front, and with that I remembered I had to cut the hub off on the other side a couple of years ago as well. __________________ V50 2005. 2.0D Last edited by IainG; Aug 29th, 2022 at 16:35.

Aug 29th, 2022, 10:30	#3
AndrasL Member Last Online: Feb 14th, 2024 10:19 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Budapest	I would stay off ebay and go to AutoDoc. If you download the mobile phone application, they have good prices. Send them an email for help in choosing the required parts.

Aug 29th, 2022, 17:10	#5
XC90Mk1 Premier Member Last Online: Feb 16th, 2024 13:43 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Na	SLF and Timken are good. Also check with Volvo. I think it’s usually safe to replace a single side to be honest.

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