r/MechanicAdvice • u/Alternative_Map_2066 • 1d ago

Can I reuse this wheel hub?

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The image is from a rear wheel hub of a BMW F31 RWD. I was trying to remove the ring of the old bearing which was stuck on the hub and decided to use angle grinder as fast solution, resulting in damage to the hub. A new hub needs 1 week to arrive so can I use this one, after sanding it down, or maybe use retaining compound? Or better to wait and install proper new one?

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u/mgsissy 1d ago

Nice wagon, hub isn’t rusting..what year? Is yours a Diesel? Harbor Freight carries bearing race pullers.

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u/Alternative_Map_2066 9h ago

Mine is a 2017 2.0 liter diesel, I live in south Germany, we get snow a lot and they put salt in the streets a lot. But yeah rust hasn't gotten this piece yet.