has anyone replaced a front wheel bearing on a skoda octavia 1.9 tdi estate 55 plate???????..what i need to know is,is it a complete assembley like the back ones where you can whip it straight of and pop it back on as a complete unit..or the old way needing to press the bearing out?? thanks in advance -peter.

Looks like a full unit Pete, not cheap but briskoda get a discount from ECP

http://www.eurocarparts.com/wheel-bearing-and-wheel-hub

Is there an opportunity to upgrade to a lighter/stronger unit at all being as one would have to spend the money anyway?

thanks pete8tch pricey them mate..