Noise from Rear Wheel Bearings

Colm Mc

Sunday Drivers
Is it normal to go through rear wheel bearings fairly rapidly on classic Imprezas?

I put rear bearings on mine last year but already, after 10K miles or so, I'm getting the worn bearing noise back again. There doesnt seem to be any play in the rear hubs but it gets fairly noisy once you're moving. It was the same last time I replaced them, but Im hoping its not a knackered diff this time!

As far as I know GC8's use a ball raced assembly for the rear, while Legacys use roller bearings that last a bit longer. Has anyone on here sucessfully fitted Legacy ones? Can the existing bearings be re-packed with grease to quieten them?
 
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