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Syncro wheel bearings
Historical mailing list
Fri, 28 Jun 1996 18:39:55 -0500
...The bearing itself is sealed, seems VW wanted to ensure that nothing gets into the bearing. The fit of the CR seals is perfect...
Re: Spacer, rear wheel bearings, 42.8 mm long, 211 501 281 E
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:14:28 EDT
...Those spacers are not part of any rear wheel bearing kit I have ever seen. The spacers are a VW only item and must...
Re: Rear wheel bearing replacement...don't do it like this..
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 14 Apr 2012 16:38:36 -0700
...I messed up the outer bearing trying to push it all > back together as the Shooftie write-up suggested, using the bearing carrier > bolts...
Re: 2.1L Align bore and main bearings
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Wed, 3 Dec 2003 16:13:34 -0800
You will need to get bearings to match the align boring and grinding you have done. You will need to take the case and...
Determine if new pilot bearing needs replacement?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Wed, 4 Oct 2017 17:06:32 -0700
...input shaft was bumping up against the new pilot bearing. Close up images showing metal shavings from input shaft left on pilot bearing: https...
CV joint grease on tapered roller bearings?
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Fri, 15 May 2009 18:18:46 -0400
Anybody have experience or knowledge of the dangers or benefits of using molybdenum disulfide (CV joint) grease on tapered roller bearings such as those...
door roller hooped
Historical mailing list
Thu, 7 Sep 1995 16:07:58 -0700
...I found it with the bearing race, but the bearings were gone. Does anyone know if these bearing can be replaced and the wheel...
Re: Engine Overhaul Questions
Historical mailing list - John Tullier
Wed, 22 Jan 2003 09:35:22 -0800
...I do have a manual, but it seemed vague on the bearings for the connecting rods. I already have a bearing set for the...
Re: unclas Wheel Bearing Replacement Costs
Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
Thu, 1 Jul 2004 10:16:28 -0700
RE Bearing Replacement Costs About a year ago I had both rears done, all at the shop, all parts purchased by the shop. Cost...
Re: Pilot bearing failure
Historical mailing list - PSD
Thu, 13 Aug 2015 16:12:03 -0400
I'm pretty sure the pilot bearing goes into a blind hole. That's the way it is on most engines. You shouldn't...
Re: rear wheel bearing question
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:59:22 -0700
I've seen no evidence of semi liquid grease laying in the bottom of any bearing housing I've removed. Grease in the housing...
Re: Hummmmm Vanquished
Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
Tue, 30 Sep 1997 18:23:55 -0800
Ray-Corp wrote: > > Hi, > I would likr to thank JOEL, IAN, GREG, and JUSTIN for their help regarding > my bearing noise. > (A hum that...
Re: pilot bearing
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Mon, 26 Apr 1999 21:35:34 EDT
Thanks to Weber@zap-net.com I found out that a pilot bearing puller can be rented for onlt $6.00 in my area...
Pilot Bearing
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Wed, 8 May 2013 07:32:10 -0400
...You see where the pilot bearing should be....well it is not. I have a replacement but I am concerned about cleaning that space...
Re: Wheel Bearing Problem Resolved
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:31:16 -0400
...As it was turned it felt like > sand was in the bearing. The bearing was cleaned and inspected closely. > The rollers were pitted. . Not...
Re: Rear wheel over half in muddy water. Need to repack bearings or ???
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 9 Sep 2010 23:42:03 -0400
The grease fitting for rear wheel bearing housing is really a wonderful idea!! This way you can over pack the bearings so they can...
Re: Now, Front Bearing "saga"...
Historical mailing list - marty�
Sat, 22 Dec 2001 15:22:05 -0500
...I remember my Bus front bearings "falling right out >when you pull the hub off" but I just came from out side where (it...
Re: Flickering Oil Light 84 auto
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Thu, 13 Sep 2007 10:01:10 -0700
...The two middle main bearings bores are in fact the same size on the bug main bearings bores as they are on the 1...
Re: Washers on wheel bearing housing?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Fri, 9 May 2003 06:18:28 EDT
...Use good quality wheel bearing grease packed in well. AND, torque the axle nut to spec with the vehicle on the ground ! USE anti...
Re: Rear Wheel Bearings
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 27 Feb 2016 19:06:10 -0600
...The mechanic recommended (and he is a very knowledgeable guy) that > instead of replacing rear wheel bearings, that he should inspect first. > Reason: new...
Re: Bearing Grease Confusion
Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
Sun, 28 Dec 2003 22:37:49 -0500
high temperature grease is a must for disk brake wheel bearings. check out, for example: http://valvoline.com this type of product is inexpensive...
Re: Bearing sizes (?)
Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
Wed, 14 Oct 1998 19:40:52 -0500
...You'd best talk to the machinist and ask what size bearings you need to buy to go with your machined crank. Also, check...
Re: More Bearing Issues
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Wed, 10 Jan 2001 18:57:08 +1200
>I note with interest the discussion on the lack/scarcity of main bearings >for the VW wasserboxer. Anyone know what the factory rebuilders do...
Fw: Needle bearing question
Historical mailing list - puzerewski
Thu, 19 Apr 2001 20:26:43 -0400
...Needle bearing question > I have the opportunity to purchase a 84 vanagon that has been stood up a > while. > > The owner says that it...
Re: clutch problems..pilot bearing?
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Tue, 23 Sep 2003 09:22:49 -0400
...replace the clutch disk, pilot bearing, and throw-out bearing, resurface the flywheel, and replace the rear crank seal. Most of this job is...
Bearings for alternator
Historical mailing list - Ron Toby
Tue, 1 Apr 2008 14:10:25 -0700
Hi Does anyone know what size bearings are needed in a alternator for a 85 vanagon? It is a weekender Westy with the two...
Pilot bearing with seal. First reply was blocked.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 6 Oct 2021 04:59:56 +0000
The bearings with the built in seal are too long for the Waterboxer. To use you need to drill out the stop in the...
LVC: Wheel Bearing Press Requirements
Historical mailing list - SyncroWesty
Thu, 27 Feb 2003 18:40:24 -0700
Hi all, I am going to buy a press so that I can change my wheel bearings, upper strut bearings, ball joints etc. I...
Rear wheel bearings
Historical mailing list - Dave Yates
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:05:45 +1000
How physically difficult is it to replace rear wheel bearings in a T3? Do people find they need a press? Dave
Re: Bearing Problem - Any Ideas??
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:32:16 -0700
...for a tapered front roller bearing, first thing I do is take the bearing with rollers on it, and using my fingers, roll it...
Re: Part needed: Sliding door roller bearing
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 17 Oct 2010 10:49:58 -0700
...On Sun, Oct 17, 2010 at 7:18 AM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > the amusing and instructive thread on sliding door bearings...
Re: Inject grease into rear wheel bearings w/o disassembly?
Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:08:56 -0400
...But even the rear wheel >>bearing >>has a pre-load. > > Which can't be adjusted, as you suggested. > >>Sealed bearings are lubricated for the...
Re: Sliding door bearing
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 21 Nov 2022 10:23:22 -0500
Hi Dan, I hope you were successful in finding the bearing. I am noticing the wear starting on the lower track of my sliding...
wheels binding update
Historical mailing list - Thomas Brobst
Fri, 24 Oct 2003 18:40:45 -0400
...I, at least partially, blame it on the cheap Chinese bearings I bought. My point is bad things can happen with wheel bearings so...
Pilot Bearing in crankshaft from Automatic...
Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
Sun, 6 Mar 2005 22:21:09 -0500
...Is this cylinder a leftover part that I should remove before installing the new pilot bearing, or should I tap my pilot bearing in...
Re: Time to change rear drive axle??
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Wed, 21 May 2008 16:47:52 -0400
...It was the stub axel, bearing housing, or bearing. I changed them all. It might be a better idea to just swap a bearing...
Re: Bottom end reassembly?
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Mon, 24 Apr 2000 16:19:59 -0700
...When you're sure you have the bearing properly seated in the case (dowel in bearing's dowel hole) take a *sharp* pencil and...
Re: CV joint grease on tapered roller bearings?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Fri, 15 May 2009 19:37:25 -0700
I've been using moly wheel bearing grease for 34 years without problems On Fri, May 15, 2009 at 3:18 PM, pdooley <psdooley...
Front spindle possibly needed
Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
Sat, 13 Sep 2008 19:01:13 -0400
I recently had bearing failure on the drivers side front spindle. The outer bearing is crispy and dry. The inner bearing is fine. I...
Re: Determine if new pilot bearing needs replacement?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Wed, 4 Oct 2017 19:47:01 -0700
...The Mk3 automatic and manual transmission cars both have provision in the engine crank for a pilot bearing. Makes total sense though; why make...
Re: Quickie alternator fix
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Fri, 13 Jan 2017 12:05:27 -0800
...Got it apart and and confirmed > pulley end bearing shot. > The the bores in the frame where the bearings sit were tight, no wallowing...
Re: clutch housing rebuild
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Fri, 28 Jul 2006 11:12:33 -0400
...The passenger side bearing uses a blind hole bearing extracter. It is a slide hammer thing with expanding jaws on the end.this bearing...
More Bearing and AMC head Issues
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Thu, 11 Jan 2001 15:11:48 -0500
Ron wrote I can't speak for the Factory, but I know that AVP (whose engines I sell) has continued to use German bearings...
Re: Bearings for alternator
Historical mailing list - Ron Toby
Tue, 1 Apr 2008 18:10:13 -0700
...Ron, the SKF bearing numbers I have are: 6203ZQE6/6203.2RSR for one bearing and 6201.2RSR.C3.L12 for the other. I can...
Sliding door bearing
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 21:11:42 -0800
hi all, I recently replaced the bearings on the sliding door (a 1988 tintop van). The lower bearing (vertical) was worn to the nub...
rear wheel bearing is squeaking
Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
Sun, 2 Sep 2001 11:49:38 -0600
Hey crew, my rear wheel bearing is squeaking, how much work is it to fix myself? Special tools? Thanks, Rachel
Re: B. Bobs 2.1 main bearings, one more question
Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
Thu, 25 Oct 2001 14:44:33 -0400
...measuring the bearings in the case gives you a size of the bearing with the crush factor. the bearing ID. does shrink when the...
Re: Steering Knuckle Axle Stub Wear PICS
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Fri, 8 Jan 2016 20:11:22 -0500
...there was play where the outer bearing mated to the stub axle. I had a warped brake rotor and let it go too long...
Crankcase bearings for 2.1
Historical mailing list - Nigel Bennett
Wed, 10 Jan 2001 12:13:44 +0200
...Apparently they make their own bearings. Regards Nigel Cape Town, SA 89/90 caravelle syncro >> Anyone know what the factory = >> rebuilders do? Do they...
Pilot bearing/clutch replacement 86 Vanny
Historical mailing list - Jim Harpe
Fri, 12 Jul 2002 12:02:14 -0400
Ok, so tomorrow I will be replacing what seems to be a bad pilot bearing in my 86 Vanny and I figured I would...
Re: Mechanical/Brakes/1984 Westy
Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
Thu, 1 Dec 2016 08:55:29 -0800
...Only pretty early 84 model year vans would have the old bearing. The factory built roughly 150,000 T3 vehicles most years. Not sure...
Re: rear wheel bearing question
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:12:06 -0700
some info on greasing bearings from timken. http://www.timken.com/en-us/products/lubrication/technical/Pages/info.aspx one of the pdfs (greasing...
Re: 3-4 needle bearing style pins fall out of starter area when I removed the starter?
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Wed, 17 Aug 2005 23:53:26 -0400
...but if they look like needle bearing they are > probably from the pilot bearing in the flywheel. > only one in there. > jimt > > > I have...
Re: Why this type IV engine caught fire, spun the mains and ruined everything.
Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
Thu, 8 Aug 2002 21:15:37 -0600
[2002-08-08 21:18 -0500] Stan Wilder (wilden1@juno.com) wrote: > If you look at the bearing you'll see that the pin...
2.1 con rod notes from Boston Bob
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Sat, 10 Apr 2004 18:09:41 -0400
...This got me thinking about bearing sizes. Do the original German Kolbenschmidt bearings measure thicker than the more common replacement Brazilian Mahle or metal...
Rear Bearings R&R
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Fri, 17 Sep 2004 23:04:55 -0700
...Carefully knock that bearing out with your punch. Don't > scratch or chip the bearing housing or spacer. The bearing will most likely > break...
cv ball bearing Greg Schmidt writes: Hello All, I have lost one of the shiny metal ball bearings from my CV joint!! Somewhere between the driveway and my shop (back porch), it must have fallen out. The CVs are in fine shape. Can I just put another ball in there, or am I SOL? Anybody have a spare CV ball bearing?
Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
Wed, 15 May 1996 08:15:36 -0400
...Having little experience with this filthy project, I became extremely frustrated when I was unable to put the last ball-bearing back in the...
RE: vanagon rear wheel brg. ????
Historical mailing list - Kerry G. Stanley, SWPRD
Sun, 28 Aug 1994 21:52:02 EST
I would not accept much slack in the bearing. Mine became a liitle bit loose and I was able to tighten it up by...
Re: FAG or SKF wheel bearings?
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Wed, 6 Aug 2008 19:51:36 -0700
...I went to pick up a FAG wheel bearing for my Passat this afternoon. It is FAG no doubt. And it is made in...
Re: PEX front bearings WARNING-big brake kits!
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 16 Jun 2012 23:13:04 -0400
At 06:56 PM 6/16/2012, Dennis Haynes wrote: >The inner race should not spin with the bearing loaded. I have seen many...