HI all, just had a quote for new propshaft centre bearing,"as mine has been hitting the bodywork for a couple of weeks"it came out at £250 , is this an average quote , or overpriced!!!any advice appreciated,,

Hi,

Try Mike feeney at MJP...He's a lot cheaper!

 

http://www.lightman.co.uk/mjp/

JEZ

If that includes the gearbox mount as well as fitting then it's not too bad. If not, then make sure they grease it before they bend you over !

 

 

Originally posted by sedgeworth

HI all, just had a quote for new propshaft centre bearing,"as mine has been hitting the bodywork for a couple of weeks"it came out at £250 , is this an average quote , or overpriced!!!any advice appreciated,,

I bought my centre bearing and gearbox mount for less than that from Mike, although it was a couple of years ago;)

JEZ

In fact I think I've still got the gearbox mount for an NA manual car...as I sold the car B4 fitting it.

If I remember correctly the centre bearing was approx £140 and the gearbox mount was approx £68.

JEZ

Sounds about right if it includes the part. £135+ ish and up to 3 hours labour to change it.

Mine needed the aftermarket exhaust dropping too.

Willie

My mechanic changed it in under an hour, which included removing one side of the exhaust !

It's worth doing the gearbox mount at the same time, only takes a few minutes extra - costs about £50 from MJP.

I think there is someplace in the states where you can get a one piece prop for $190, but there are safety concerns with these!

AndyP,

 

Where abouts in Essex are you (or your mechanic)? My brother lives in Billericay, and I'm visiting next weekend - I'm toying with bringing the 300ZX or the wifes Focus (I need an excuse for the extra £40 fuel cost!).

 

I need the bearing changed, and I have the parts (from Courtesy - $94 for bearing, $54 for rear box mount - plus dreaded tax/shipping). No exhaust gaskets though...

 

Ta,

 

Stuart

Sadly, my mechanic went on a round the world trip about 9 months ago and isn't back yet. Fortuntely I haven't needed his services recently. My recomendation would be to call Mike Feeney at MJP and get him to recommend one of his local contacts.

 

 

Originally posted by StuartR

AndyP,

 

Where abouts in Essex are you (or your mechanic)? My brother lives in Billericay, and I'm visiting next weekend - I'm toying with bringing the 300ZX or the wifes Focus (I need an excuse for the extra £40 fuel cost!).

 

I need the bearing changed, and I have the parts (from Courtesy - $94 for bearing, $54 for rear box mount - plus dreaded tax/shipping). No exhaust gaskets though...

 

Ta,

 

Stuart

Sedgeworth,

 

I have an almost new centre bearing (2 months old) for an an auto TT if you are interested. I also have the prop shaft which was recon'd a year earlier which you can also have.

 

Let me know if you are interested.

 

Cheers,

 

Andy

 

Anders@ntlworld.com

Stuart - it's an easy job. Only hassle is you'll need a hub puller. Any local mechanic could do it. No need to travel.

 

Jack