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• Re: front wheel bearing maintenance intervals
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 05:46:05 -0700
  ...While cleaning the bearings I did see the SKF on the races and yes the bearings looked great but drier than I would like...
• Re: 85-91 sliding door horizontal bearings
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 27 Jul 2015 23:38:18 +0000
  ...One was badly rusted and the seals were gone. >> >> These bearing act more like guides than real bearing bearings :). You know what I mean...
• Re: Thechnical clutch question....(the answer may help many to save some$$$)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 08:37:33 -0400
  The Clutch system does not have the ability to pull the release bearing away from the pressure plate. In fact, the operating cylinder, (slave...
• wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 12 Apr 2017 09:54:31 -0700
  hi all, is it correct to assume or is there a reason to think that the Front wheel bearings and Rear wheel bearings wear...
• Re: rear wheel wobble
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 14:24:58 -0700
  ...The race is within the wheel, the cage is within that, the bearings are > within the cage. The bearing lube is between / inside the...
• Re: 85-91 sliding door horizontal bearings
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 27 Jul 2015 10:37:26 -0700
  I looked it up' and yes, standard skateboard bearings. Doh, if only I hade knew, could have bought a pack of the cool ones...
• Re: vanagon rear wheel brg. ????
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Aug 94 23:42:44 ADT
  >I have the axels off I check the rear wheel bearings by trying to move the >rear wheel and find a bit of looseness...
• Re: Inject grease into rear wheel bearings w/o disassembly?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:18:56 -0400
  At 09:30 PM 7/20/2009, Tom Hargrave wrote... >No, I was talking about bearings in general. But even the rear wheel >bearing...
• Re: Rear wheel over half in muddy water. Need to repack bearings or ???
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Tue, 7 Sep 2010 15:26:15 -0700
  ...brg's have 150K on them already ..and water got in there ...could push the bearings over the edge. > > the outer bearing is under...
• Re: Website update - See trashed bearings!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 8 Nov 2001 21:27:14 EST
  Good article Stuart! The rod bearing wear is accelerated by the un-counterweighted crank flexing in the center and edge loading the rod bearings...
• Clarification of noise
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 09:21:37 +0100
  ...a) pilot bearing (gearbox spigot shaft bearing in UK parlance) b) gearbox 1st motion shaft bearings (input shaft bearing) c) crankshaft thrust bearing worn...
• Re: HELP...any engine builders out there???
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Fri, 18 Oct 2002 05:42:39 -0400
  Stan wrote Better start looking for some +.020 align bore main bearings. Seems VW Canada align bored as a standard practice. Nothing wrong with...
• Revised shift lever bearing
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Revised shift lever bearing
  February 28, 1989
  * Beginning with 06/88 production, the centering holes (arrow) in the shift lever bearing have been deleted. Revised shift lever bearing, adjusting: * loosen nuts...
• Re: Pilot Bearing
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Wed, 8 May 2013 11:29:18 -0400
  this is how my blind bearing puller works with a slide hammer. nice thing about blind bearing puller is that it expands behind the...
• Help Clutch Pilot Bearing question!
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sat, 23 Oct 1999 11:52:36 EDT
  ...The Sachs Clutch kit I bought from BusDepot came with a Pilot bearing that has a closed end. I very foolishly decuded to replace...
• how to pull pilot bearing on 86 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - David Jensen
  Mon, 11 Jun 2007 05:48:26 -0700
  ...I have run into a bit of a roadblock on the pilot bearing. Does the flywheel have to come off to pull it? I...
• Re: Help Clutch Pilot Bearing question!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 23 Oct 1999 13:36:05 -0400
  > Does anyone know if this style of bearing will work or do I need to > remove(sigh) and replace it with the open style...
• Re: lithium based wheel bearing grease
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 21 May 2011 14:58:52 -0700
  for the front wheel brgs ? you do have, after all.......just like it says. "European cars disk brake wheel bearings" i.e. ...it's...
• 1985 Vanagon - rear wheel bearing job
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Thu, 20 Jan 2005 01:37:42 -0500
  ...Rear wheel bearing Hammered out or pressed out! Can anyone help me out with this topic....lots of data on front wheel bearings but...
• Re: Front Wheel Bearing Problems
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 22:50:06 -0800
  Yes, there was a transition for the size of the front outer bearing. Please tell us your VIN#. Not the whole long thing but...
• Re: Wheel Bearing Problem Resolved
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:25:31 -0500
  I've got a few good Chinese made things - but Chinese made wheel bearings ain't amongst them!!! John Courtney Hook wrote: > John, I...
• Dennis: Re: Wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 07 May 1996 09:25:00 -0400 (EDT)
  Dennis, I too am planning to do the wheel bearings in the near future. If you reply individually, would you send me a copy...
• Re: Rear Wheel Bearing Options
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 2 Apr 2012 23:43:26 -0400
  If you can replace the housing you can change the bearings. With a little imagination a press is not needed. In fact you can...
• Re: Tips, Tricks, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Dann-o
  Tue, 15 Nov 1994 10:46:24 -0600 (CST)
  In a previous post, it was said that the wheel bearings don t come out to be greased. It is very easy to remove...
• Re: {front} wheel bearings on an '88 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sat, 28 May 2016 10:01:31 -0300
  ...Some of the tools shops use to press them in do not quite fit the Vanagon bearings or hub. On the outer bearing the...
• Re: rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Sat, 29 Sep 2012 19:36:41 -0700
  ...And of course, absolutely too wide to clear inner > > bearing. Since you can't get a drift in to knock out either bearing with...
• Re: wheel bearing question
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:01:04 -0500
  Likely you know this, and not clear if this might be part of the issue, but each bearing race (or is it properly called...
• Re: Inject grease into rear wheel bearings w/o disassembly?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:51:23 -0500
  ...And sealed bearings are intended to be lubricated for life - adding grease to a bearing that has sufficient lubrication does nothing for the bearing...
• Re: Stub Axle - Service and Bearing Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 09:24:30 -0600
  Stub axles require two bearings that sell for about $47.00 per side with the seals. The big nut must be removed to get...
• Re: Rear Wheel Bearing Options
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 2 Apr 2012 22:33:12 -0700
  re I was wondering if any list vendors or mechanics will sell the rear wheel bearing housing with new bearings and seals in it...
• Wheel bearing play (in Baja Sur)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
  Fri, 28 Dec 2012 09:07:59 -0700
  ...The passenger side wheel bearing has developed play and is starting to squeal on corners. Advice sought on this; - tighten the bearing? (& can the...
• Rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Sun, 16 Aug 2015 18:55:35 -0700
  ...Now I need to replace a bearing. With bearing case on the bench, Bentley says: remove seals, slip out inner race of outer bearing...
• Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Thu, 4 Jun 2015 07:34:27 -0400
  ...I have never seen a housing so worn > that it could not be reused. > > The bearings consist of an inner bearing which is basically...
• RE: vanagon rear wheel brg. ????
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Aug 94 10:19:52 ADT
  ...So get it right, over tight will hurt the bearings! As the bearings wear I can see this adjustment opening up, so retorque it...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - rear wheel bearings (The Bus Depot Part #'s)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 27 Aug 2006 10:15:23 -0400
  ...4 > seals, 2 large bearings #211-5-1-287K and 2 smaller bearings > #211-501-283K which their catalog list under 1968-70 rear...
• front wheel bearing questions...
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Sat, 29 Apr 2006 22:58:11 -0400
  I can notice a very slight play/clunk when I wiggle either front wheel what is most likely a wheel bearing. Its not tire...
• Re: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 13:56:07 -0700
  ...Once in gear ...that bearing is not turning. however...the input shaft bearing on the transmission input shaft is always turning , unless the clutch...
• Re: lithium based wheel bearing grease
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 21 May 2011 20:51:31 -0400
  Yes for the front wheel bearings. I was just concerned that rather broad and generic designation on the container might not be as accurate...
• WTB Engine bearings...
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Mon, 27 Sep 2004 11:16:49 -0700
  I am looking for the three sets of bearings for the right price. Crank, cam, and conrod bearings. Please let me know where is...
• Re: Wheel Bearing Problem Resolved
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Thu, 30 Jul 2009 09:27:05 -0700
  ...Wheel Bearing Problem Resolved > Final Report > > After having new rotors and new bearings installed - and ending up with > a loud whine right out of...
• Re: unclas Wheel Bearing Replacement Costs
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 1 Jul 2004 10:48:40 -0500
  ...The front bearings are a snap to change. BTDT. Standard wrenches (mm). a drift (punch) and a block of wood will do the trick...
• Re: Syncro No Go = Clutch
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Sun, 1 Mar 1998 02:10:20 EST
  In a message dated 98-02-28 22:16:40 EST, KENWILFY@AOL.COM writes: > Bad Pilot bearing the problem? I have not looked...
• Re: wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Inua
  Thu, 30 Nov 2006 10:41:47 -0600
  I think there is a bearing greasing schedule in the Bentley for the front wheel bearings. Inspect your bearings NOW, do whatever maintenance is...
• Re: WowWowWowWowWow sound when rolling on down
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 14 Oct 2012 22:49:28 -0500
  The original bearings were probably made in Japan. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.kegkits.com www.grow-sun...
• Re: Thechnical clutch question....(the answer may help many to save some$$$)
  Historical mailing list - Benoit
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 09:17:50 -0400
  ...Yes it does keep the bearing spinning but the load is very light. The release bearing can still last well past 100K and usuaully...
• Re: Muffler Bearings, was RE: Friday: Best Stupid Automotive Product
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 24 Nov 2007 10:53:47 -0500
  Before you use the elbow grease on the muffler bearing, go to your local airport's malignance facility and get a quart of prop...
• Re: Rear wheel bearing play
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:04:27 -0700
  ...The outer bearing takes a majority of the load. It's significantly smaller than the inner bearing, but it's a really well made...
• Re: Inject grease into rear wheel bearings w/o disassembly?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:58:43 -0500
  Oops just noticed that this is about WHEEL bearings not CV BEARINGS. Please forgive the oversight. Jim On Mon, Jul 20, 2009 at 7...
• Re: 85-91 sliding door horizontal bearings
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 27 Jul 2015 07:32:59 -0700
  ...These bearing act more like guides than real bearing bearings :). You know what I mean, they keep the door vertically aligned when opening. I...
• Re: Rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 16 Aug 2015 19:08:51 -0700
  Hey Gene, I have some pics and text on my blog about that https://shufti.wordpress.com/?s=Rear+wheel+bearings Good luck Alistair...
• Re: removing pilot bearing???
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 29 Oct 2001 10:22:20 -0800
  I used a small bolt with a washer slid over it that just fit inside the bearing, inserted the bolt head first into the...
• '82 vanagon rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Apr 1996 15:34:25 -0700
  I feel rather stupid asking about rear bearings since I've watched a thread go by without reading any of it, but here goes...
• Bearing Replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 4 Oct 2022 11:53:06 -0500
  ...What do I need besides the bearing itself to do a bearing replacement. . What should I watch out for/. Thanks
• Rear wheel bearing spacer, replacement always necessary?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 15 Dec 2006 13:02:00 -0500
  I see that most vendors offer replacement rear bearings and seals but not the bearing spacer. Is it really necessary to replace the spacers...
• Re: Red wheel bearing grease?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 13:16:29 -0800
  � � � � I use Sta-Lube extreme pressure Staplex red wheel bearing grease. � Robert 1982 Westfalia � � � � � � � � --- On Sun, 12/12/10, Mark L. Hineline <hineline@OCOTILLOFIELD...
• Washers on wheel bearing housing?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Thu, 8 May 2003 11:03:27 -0700
  I'm doing rear wheel bearings on a '86... 42.2 of Bentley looks like it shows a washer under the bolt heads that...
• Re: Engine out--won't come apart. Need heads!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:24:21 -0700
  I know, I wrote that because you wrote : " I have seen a couple of the main bearings, and they look fine. Cam bearings, however...
• Re: Syncro wheel bearing play?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 22 Jul 1998 12:17:24 -0400
  ...This heating causes the grease to melt and lube the bearing. Unless the bearing in noisy or rough sounding I would not touch it...
• Re: Lower sliding door bearing
  Historical mailing list - Denis McQuoid
  Sat, 15 Apr 2000 20:28:00 -0400
  Have ,89 Syncro and replaced sliding door bearings with SKF 608-2RS1. Am not sure your Westy is same. Point is, if you remove...
• Re: Remember those chips of metal....
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Apr 1995 09:16:02 -0400
  When I rebuilt my 1700 some of the cam bearings (one half only) were worn through the top silvery layer to a coppery layer...