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• Re: Shifting problems -- pilot bearing?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 6 Apr 2016 16:39:13 -0500
  Regards the pilot bearing - I understand that the pilot bearing can be replaced by using the sealed diesel pilot bearing, thereby never again having...
• Re: 2.1L Oil pressure problem: Rods: SYMPTOM NOT CAUSE:UNBALANCED crank the ....
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 12 Feb 2001 09:43:23 EST
  ...The constant hitting with one edge first is what wears the bearing. The rod wear is dependent of the center bearing wear, as it...
• Re: Regarding the input shaft of transmission
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 28 Dec 2010 22:37:47 -0800
  ...the nose of the shaft is a bearing surface... defenitely a 'cheapness' thing by VW ....( most cars use a 'real' bearing with inner race...
• Re: tool needed
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sun, 6 May 2007 15:07:54 -0700
  ...I too had some trouble getting pilot bearing out. I ended up half destroying and half removing it "properly" with a small slide hammer...
• Re: Mechanic had to pull transmission again, what would you do?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 5 Jul 2006 19:43:02 -0400
  Mark D - I have the bearing, the clips are fine but it does not spin and has a very clear worn spot in a...
• Re: Rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:19:28 -0500
  ...Rear wheel bearings > > After 250K miles it looks like the rear wheel bearings need replacment. > I've done the front successfully in the past...
• Re: ?Where Do I Get Good Frt. Whl. Bearings?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 8 Sep 2001 00:14:21 -0400
  Excessive grease will cause a bearing to run hot, blow out the seals, and then fail. This is rare but it does happen. Always...
• Re: Pilot bearing failure
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 17 Aug 2015 11:33:51 -1000
  ...Pilot bearing failure >>> >>> You guys were right. After pulling the bearing, all of the pieces where >>> contained in the end of the crankshaft. So...
• Re: Clutch Throw-out bearing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 8 Mar 2007 22:38:20 +0000
  ...It is normal for the bearing to touch the pressure plate all the time. Only if the spring is weak or the check valve...
• Re: Tell me about rear bearings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Jan 2014 12:55:58 -0500
  Rear wheel bearing life can be all over the place. Typically 150K+ if they get a little care. Fronts (2dw), on the other hand...
• Re: splayed wheels, bearings
  Historical mailing list - Howard Fleming
  Sat, 14 Aug 1999 10:41:43 -0500
  ...Howard On 13 Aug 99, at 21:55, Woody Halsey wrote: > Is it possible that an improperly installed/ tightened wheel bearing could > cause the...
• Re: Why there are no aftermarket oversize bearings
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 18 Dec 2000 20:45:41 EST
  Stuart; I think I got a set of .5mm/std over main bearings for the 2.1L WBX. I received them by mistake instead...
• Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 3 Jun 2015 14:45:39 -0400
  ...It is specifically a thrust load exerted through the bearing surfaces, not the tensile/compressile force mutually exerted on a fastener and the things...
• Re: Rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:09:17 -0400
  Frank, Bearing housing should never be fully packed with grease. You need room for expansion from both heat and the bearing churning in the...
• Re: can the front blower motor be lubricated when it starts to squeal?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 29 Dec 2003 04:29:54 EST
  ...Time and again, I have seen the outboard bearing of a motor shot while the more lightly loaded inboard bearing has a lot of...
• Fwd: Using diesel pilot bearing
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Thu, 27 May 2010 10:49:00 -0400
  So, just to report back, the diesel pilot bearing does work and does have a built-in seal, but, since it is longer, you...
• Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? NEW Improved! With Wheel Bearings!!
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Tue, 28 Dec 2010 16:57:29 -0800
  ...They, of course, recommend also replacing the driver's front corner spindle assembly, all four wheel bearings, plus all four shocks, at the same...
• Care and feeding of pilot bearings
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 09 Apr 1996 14:13:00 -0700 (PDT)
  When replacing a pilot bearing, are there any special tricks or conditions one should be aware of? My old one's probably in little...
• Re: FAG or SKF wheel bearings?
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Thu, 7 Aug 2008 15:19:56 -0700
  ...FAG or SKF wheel bearings? > One last message on this thread. > > I went to pick up a FAG wheel bearing for my Passat this...
• Re: The bumpy ride....
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 18 May 2001 22:41:19 EDT
  ...Turned out to be a bad wheel bearing. The wobbly bearing was the culprit which caused the tire to overheat and blow-up. The...
• Re: alternator rear bearing replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:06:00 -0400
  ...alternator rear bearing replacement > My alternator needs a new rear bearing, but otherwise seems to be > working just fine. > Being both a cheapskate and...
• Re: click,click,click
  Historical mailing list - CanineWolf
  Sun, 26 Apr 1998 01:16:09 EDT
  ...I'd do the t/o bearing and the piolet bearing while your in there because many list members have said they can go...
• RE tailgaters
  Historical mailing list - J. Eric Pitman
  Sat, 28 Aug 1999 09:44:06 -0400
  ...A pocket full of ball bearings. To get rid of unwanted tailgators just reach into your pocket and drop a couple bearings behind you...
• Re: 1985 Front Spindle needed
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:55:50 -0400
  ...The transition year was '84 when they changed the outer wheel bearing. Mike Cullen Stewart wrote: > The spindle has a cast lower arm, larger...
• unhappy alternator bearing
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 2 Jun 2013 21:35:09 -0700
  ...the alternator? My alternator is not that old and works fine, it just has a screaming bearing. Talk about horrid noise... Todd '88 Westy
• Front Wheel Bearing seal - countersink???
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sat, 29 Sep 2007 10:55:09 -0400
  ...I don't recall if when replacing the front wheel bearing seal, if that seal should be countersunk or flush with the rotor? Thanks...
• Re: Favorite wheel bearing grease?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:50:53 -0400
  At 08:36 PM 8/21/2008, John Meeks wrote... >Is all wheel bearing grease pretty much the same? Any favorites out >there? I...
• Re: Quickie alternator fix
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 14 Jan 2017 09:49:21 -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: oil pump/motor fix
  Historical mailing list - Jwilli941
  Wed, 8 Apr 1998 13:56:19 EDT
  ...be bearing damage??** Nope! No noise from the rod or main bearings either! When we finally pulled the motor apart the bearings were *paper...
• Re: Transmission Noise ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:32:39 -0800
  ...for suspected wheel bearing noise you swerve gentley. USUALLY .....if it's noisy going straight and left, but quieter going swerving right.......it's...
• Re: Rattle I cant find
  Historical mailing list - Dave Brunger
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 15:30:01 -0400
  Has the Van been parked for a little bit of time? If so check the wheel bearings... this happened to me... after sitting (and...
• Re: Rear Axle Wiggle
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 13:10:14 -0800
  Larry, the rear hub and bearing carrier are the same on all Vanagons. Get one from a junked Vanagon, put new bearings in and...
• Re: Using diesel pilot bearing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 27 May 2010 20:14:30 -0400
  You can also grind or drill the step out of the crankshaft so the bearing can press further into it. Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: Loose steering wheel at top off steering column.
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 18 Jul 2023 11:55:36 -0700
  ...Suspect the bearing is at the top of the cast aluminum > ignition switch housing. Is that bearing replaceable? Must a whole new > casting with...
• Re: FS: NEW 2.1L (1st oversize Low Friction Coated) GERMAN Main
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 16:14:53 PST
  On Wed, 20 Jan 1999 21:01:22 EST, Dave Rodriguez wrote: > I got my GERMAN main bearings(2.1L) for $47, from Adirondack...
• Re: Questions on clutch kit install, 87 Wolfy
  Historical mailing list - Daivd Janzen
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 21:54:00 EDT
  I used the Luk kit from Ron and Installed transaxle input shaft seal, rear main seal and o-ring on flywheel, throw out bearing...
• Re: Knocking engine? or hyd lifters? how to tell?
  Historical mailing list - (Donna Cassano)
  Wed, 2 Aug 2000 18:20:04 -0400
  ...A main bearing can be quiet, or can sound like > all hell breaking loose, depending on severity and location of the bearing. > I think...
• No more noise!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 25 Feb 2014 18:19:29 -0600
  ...It was the inner bearing on the left front. I replaced the bearings and races this afternoon and am enjoying the silence. Jim
• Re: Tell me about rear bearings
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sun, 19 Jan 2014 10:57:37 -0800
  If the front wheel bearings are bad……thunk, thunk, thunk just at low speeds, is there a chance of catastrophic failure; i.e. the...
• Re: Dragging starter
  Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 10:02:51 +0100
  Now they say it's a trans bearing or a relay thing. I don't know much about the relay thing but I did...
• wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - David SIDOTE
  Wed, 11 Sep 1996 17:23:58 -0400 (EDT)
  Hi Volks, I am going to do wheel bearings tomorrow on the front of my 83.5 westy. Could anyone (or everyone) give me...
• Alternator Bearings
  Historical mailing list - STEVE SCHWENK
  Fri, 21 May 1999 12:15:12 PDT
  Has anyone replaced their alternator bearings? I am wondering whether it is a simple task, or one i need to poay someone to do...
• thanks for sldg door help!
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Lewis
  Wed, 18 Apr 2001 23:54:16 -0400
  List, thanks[Joel] for prompt and accurate help with the slider bearings on my door. FYI, they are a standard 608 double sealed bearing...
• Gettig the front bearing dust cap off...
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Fri, 25 May 2007 20:15:58 -0700
  ...I need to adjust the right front bearing, but can't get the <explitive> dust cap off. Advice? Pretty please? john
• Re: FAG or SKF wheel bearings?
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 20:11:14 -0600
  Well, years ago I used to work for FAG bearings before I went back to school. Yes, they make their own. I didn't...
• damage from missing bellhousing bolts
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Feb 1995 00:04:20 -0500
  ...slightly bent fork on release bearing throwout arm - caused two new release bearings to fail before problem was detected. worn out clutch release bearing...
• Re: Pilot Bearing in crankshaft from Automatic...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 6 Mar 2005 21:50:44 -0600
  It could be the shell of an old bearing. Try catching the edge of it with a good quality cold chisel and drive it...
• Re: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:50:51 -0700
  re The outer wheel bearings are fairly inexpensive. So I think I am going to have them replaced. I am going to assume that...
• Re: I am going to replace my pilot bearing - what else?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Tue, 19 Jan 1999 11:54:26 -0500
  ...I am going to replace my pilot bearing - what else? >Ok, I am convinced. My pilot bearing needs to be replaced. >Since I am...
• Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 3 Jun 2015 08:07:22 -0700
  ...The 360 ft lbs of torque is not bearing against the circlip. You could assemble the stub axle, hub, and bearings outside the bearing...
• Re: Rear Axle Bearing Installation
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 9 Jan 2002 17:54:50 -0600
  ...The bearings were loose but didn't show the tell tale blue form heat. The old grease was pretty stiff and most of it...
• Re: Clunking in rear even after replaced wheel bearings???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 26 Nov 2005 23:37:32 -0500
  ...Some side play in these bearings is normal. If the wheel is rocking, check the hub. Make sure the clunking is not suspension related...
• RE: crank bearing removal
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Fri, 10 Feb 1995 13:15:14 EST
  ...Put crank in the freezer overnight, then heat the bearing with propane torch or boiling-water rags. I'm starting to think that my...
• unidentifiable sound
  Historical mailing list - Bob Mac
  Sun, 26 Nov 2006 06:09:03 -0500
  I'd vote for the wheel bearings. They don't have to be hot. If you pulled the bearings, chances are he never looked...
• Clutch release bearing shaft return spring?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
  Mon, 19 Mar 2001 14:36:42 -0700
  ...Is there a return spring on the release bearing shaft on hydralic models? This one has none. I can't see one on my...
• Re: Recent Transmission and Pilot Bearing Adventures
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 11:01:47 EST
  In a message dated 1/8/03 7:05:10 AM, jfarrugi@UMICH.EDU writes: << the pilot bearing was in such bad condition that...
• Re: Axle Bearing Kits
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Philbrick
  Mon, 12 May 2008 11:14:36 -0500
  ...Central Standard Time, > LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > > The rear axle bearings on my '86 went bad and so I was looking for > replacement...
• Re: Using diesel pilot bearing
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Thu, 27 May 2010 21:43:05 -0400
  ...Using diesel pilot bearing > > So, just to report back, the diesel pilot bearing does work and does have a > built-in seal, but, since...
• Re: Wheel Bearing Press Requirements
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Thu, 27 Feb 2003 22:39:38 -0500
  Wheel bearings/races don't take much force, so the 4 ton is more than enough for those. But lower balljoints, that's another...
• Re: Transmission Noise ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:28:56 -0800
  hmmmm.............'readjusted rear wheel bearings sounds a little fishy. There is no adjustment per se, like the front wheel bearings have. There is only...