Both front wheel bearings on the 4 are starting to show signs of wear so called the local Toyota Stealership for a quote on 2 kits. "Yes sir, we can supply kits for your GT-Four. NZ$360" Ouch, thought I, but still not too bad for 2 OEM bearing kits. "Err, that's per side sir" Well, I nearly dropped the phone and asked for reassurance that he wasn't joking. 
Talk about extortion
Local autofactors wanted $NZ100 per side but weren't sure if it was a complete kit with new seals etc. So, I placed a call to a dealer in Wellington and spoke to a chap in parts there who has been known to do wonders with OE parts prices. 2 days later he calls me back "NZ$250 for 2 kits" he says. Much better 
Overnight courier actually takes 3 days to arrive
, so need to wait until Wednesday to fit them now. Fortunately I have access to a fully kitted out workshop so should only take a couple of hours or so to do both sides.
Gary
Talk about extortion
Local autofactors wanted $NZ100 per side but weren't sure if it was a complete kit with new seals etc. So, I placed a call to a dealer in Wellington and spoke to a chap in parts there who has been known to do wonders with OE parts prices. 2 days later he calls me back "NZ$250 for 2 kits" he says. Much better Overnight courier actually takes 3 days to arrive
, so need to wait until Wednesday to fit them now. Fortunately I have access to a fully kitted out workshop so should only take a couple of hours or so to do both sides.Gary
1994 ST205 Celica GT-FOUR Group A WRC - running in new engine1993 Rover 220 GTi tarmac rally car (under construction) 3SGE power here we come....GT-Four spec list
