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Is it time to give up on my 98 Contour? #1273509 05/10/05 04:19 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 78 East Coast D ds10 OP CEG\'er
OP ds10 CEG\'er D Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 78 East Coast	Here is recent history of my 98 contour... Three weeks ago new brake job and one rotor. Today found out one wheel lug needs to replaced 1.5 hours labor+$150 for part....and heater core is bad...4/5 hours of work. Last year I replaced the steering rack... 110k miles on it now. Is it worth the latest repairs? _____________ 98 SE

Re: Is it time to give up on my 98 Contour? #1273510 05/10/05 06:08 PM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 82 Waukesha, WI D Dad_of_3 CEG\'er
Dad_of_3 CEG\'er D Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 82 Waukesha, WI	Originally posted by ds10: Today found out one wheel lug needs to replaced 1.5 hours labor+$150 for part....and heater core is bad...4/5 hours of work. $150.00 for a lug ? I cannot see a lug costing more than a dollar or 2 from autozone or some other parts store. Also, it should be pretty easy to install yourself, i would think! I never did it on a Contour but it should be simple enough without alot of troubles (correct me if i am wrong). 99 Contour SE Zetec 2.0 ATX My Ride

Re: Is it time to give up on my 98 Contour? #1273511 05/10/05 06:16 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 78 East Coast D ds10 OP CEG\'er
OP ds10 CEG\'er D Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 78 East Coast	Thanks. i'm not quite sure what the problem with the wheel is...i only spoke to the shop for a few minutes and they are calling back with exact quotes. It must be something more on the wheel. this shop is usually up front and honest _____________ 98 SE

Re: Is it time to give up on my 98 Contour? #1273512 05/10/05 06:35 PM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,116 MN E elraido Hard-core CEG\'er
elraido Hard-core CEG\'er E Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,116 MN	I am guessing the part the lug goes on is either stripped or bent. What type of contour is it? 95 SE MTX svt exhaust intake deer killer

Re: Is it time to give up on my 98 Contour? #1273513 05/10/05 06:55 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 78 East Coast D ds10 OP CEG\'er
OP ds10 CEG\'er D Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 78 East Coast	I was just told it is a wheel bearing or hub bearing? and Ford only sells the complete part which is $117.... does this sound right? Heater core $90 but 3 hours label so around $400. Labor for wheel was $100 or so.... This will make it $1100 on the tour in 5 weeks... The wheel sounded and felt like it was going to break off yesterday...not a good sound. and i was 70 miles from home when it started... nothing like driving thru the Bronx hoping your car makes it thru Last edited by ds10; 05/10/05 06:57 PM. _____________ 98 SE

Re: Is it time to give up on my 98 Contour? #1273514 05/10/05 08:36 PM
Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,100 San Antonio/Austin, TX R Ray_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er
Ray_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er R Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,100 San Antonio/Austin, TX	the Wheel bearing is sold seperately, and can be pressed in to your hub. ~60.00 for the part plus 1 hour (or less if they charge incrementally) of labor. a new HUB with a new bearing ALREADY pressed in is 160.00 You are either getting SCREWED for a bearing price.. or a HELL of a deal on a new hub/bearing combo (considering the 160.00 is a 50% discount from dealer list price. Ray '99 CSVT - Silver #222/276 In a constant state of blow-off euphoria. Originally posted by Kremitthefrog: I like to wear dresses and use binoculars to watch grandmas across the street.

Re: Is it time to give up on my 98 Contour? #1273515 05/10/05 09:56 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 78 East Coast D ds10 OP CEG\'er
OP ds10 CEG\'er D Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 78 East Coast	thanks ray. they tell me i need a new hub and bearing... this part of the car confuses me _____________ 98 SE

Re: Is it time to give up on my 98 Contour? #1273516 05/10/05 10:10 PM
Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,100 San Antonio/Austin, TX R Ray_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er
Ray_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er R Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,100 San Antonio/Austin, TX	If the car was exhibiting a "buzzing" or whirring sound that got louder, or became present at all, when turning one direction, but went away, or (possibly) got softer, while turning the other direction, it is most likely a wheel bearing. Wheel bearings can be pressed out of the hub itself, then replaced, using a press, for (as I stated) one hour of labor, and around $60.00 for the bearing. an entire new hub comes with the bearing already pressed in. You would still pay the hour or so of labor to pull the old hub off, and replace with a new hub, however. (unless you did it yourself.. a how-to is under "duratec maintenance, under "ray's how-tos") Either way: if they are charging you 112.00 for a BEARING (parts cost.. PLUS labor on top of that).. run.. fast... You are unlikely to get the bearing plus labor for that cheap anywhere else, so if they are offering the bearing, PLUS LABOR for 112.00 total, then that sounds VERY good.. as long as they are using a hydraulic PRESS to press it in, not hammer it in, etc. Ray '99 CSVT - Silver #222/276 In a constant state of blow-off euphoria. Originally posted by Kremitthefrog: I like to wear dresses and use binoculars to watch grandmas across the street.

Re: Is it time to give up on my 98 Contour? #1273517 05/10/05 10:18 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 78 East Coast D ds10 OP CEG\'er
OP ds10 CEG\'er D Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 78 East Coast	the car actual felt/sounded like the wheel was going to fall off while going slow or taking turns either way... I think total for parts and labor was $200... I cant do these things on my own.... also like a dumba#$ i went to midas last month as they had $25 oil change + tire rotation.....i had them put front brakes on while at and one rotor... could they have of done something to make the bearing go bad? i regret every time i visit a place like that Last edited by ds10; 05/10/05 10:20 PM. _____________ 98 SE

Re: Is it time to give up on my 98 Contour? #1273518 05/10/05 10:55 PM
Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,100 San Antonio/Austin, TX R Ray_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er
Ray_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er R Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,100 San Antonio/Austin, TX	unfortunately, I can't forsee any way brakes, or rotors can affect the bearing.. NOT pressing the bearing in, and hammering it in WILL cause it to go bad in a VERY short time. BTW: try looking in my how-to post under duratec maintenance, and SEE what you can and can't do. As long as you can read the English language, you can do this. Ask anyone, my how-to's are written from a NOVICE/NOOB/IDIOT/FIRST-TIMER perspective. If you can read and look at a picture book, you can change the bearing, or pull the hub. ALL tools required are listed.. those you DON'T have can be borrowed from a parts store for a deposit.. (returned upon bringing them back... so.. free...) DON'T limit yourself.. you can do this. Ray '99 CSVT - Silver #222/276 In a constant state of blow-off euphoria. Originally posted by Kremitthefrog: I like to wear dresses and use binoculars to watch grandmas across the street.

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