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Originally Posted by aTOMic
I have had good results buying locally (!) from a "power transmission" distributor, surprisingly. In my experience (as an industrial supply salesman) the bearing's proprietary part # can be crossed to a line they carry. I've bought $40 bearings for $7 (FAG brand, high quality) and not even in quantity (usually the "onesies" have to cost more just to cover paperwork, etc., of course) and they usually had them in stock in Nashville, TN. Go to the oldest guy at the counter. Here they seem to think it's a challenge, and they all come around to see who can decipher the number first! Good to love one's job!
Good luck!
Tom
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I agree with the above but 17x52x17 is very odd size so its not easy to get replacement.
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Currently 8less
2011 Q7 S Line 3.0TDI, 2016 Tesla Model S 90D
8 history:
2006 A8 Sport 4.2TDI quattro SOLD,
1997 S8, reached end of life with gearbox failure
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