On 17 Mar 2006 12:36:33 -0800, "E28 Guy©" > wrote:

>Psycho wrote:
>> The dealer here wanted $115 for the carrier bearing assembly. I
>> replaced the bearing itself (not the whole unit) for $17.
>
>Huh? How'd you do *that*? ISTR it's all one piece and the bearing is
>bonded to the rubber web of the carrier. I can believe you got a good
>deal on the whole thing, since I paid about the same amount for my last
>one. I'm a little stunned at the dealer price unless it includes
>installation.

If it had included installation, they'd have had the job! The actual
bearing sits in a cup that's bonded to the rubber. It's held in by a
lock ring.

>> Don't really
>> do much dealer stuff as my car is older and they don't really have
>> much for it.
>
>You've got the wrong dealer. Get thee over to MyE28.com and find Brian
>Da Parts Pimp. Parts guy at BMW of Chattanooga who can and will get
>you anything BMW has anywhere worldwide - at the best possible price.

I'll be doing that as I'm in need of a few parts that I'd rather get
new if possible. Thanks!!!