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Re: Wheel bearings
Historical mailing list
Mon, 6 May 1996 19:51:29 -0400
...The play seems to be in the bearings. I would >like to know of a good source for wheel bearings. I would prefer not...
Re: Shuddering rear end /INFO!!!!!!!!!
Historical mailing list - marcus
Mon, 3 Aug 1998 19:45:59 -0700
Mark I could buy the pilot bearing.Bad news it's a nasty job for a $3 bearing.It's located behine the fly...
Re: Pilot bearing grease type
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 14 Sep 2006 16:38:28 -0700
...In Bentley it says that > MoS2 required for pilot (needle) bearing. > > Is this standard wheel bearing grease, or ? > > TIA, > > > > Neil Nicholson. > 1981 Air Cooled...
RE: throw out bearing
Historical mailing list
Wed, 09 Apr 1997 10:42:30
...Although a beetle throw-out bearing appears >to fit, the proper bearing has a larger face surface wear it meets the >pressure plate. I...
Re: bearing crush?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 23 May 2003 18:41:25 -0700
I use plastigauge (local FLAPS ) to measure the crank / main bearing clearance. (same for rod bearings) I use light oil wiped on both the...
Re: Noisy transaxle??
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 22 Oct 2013 08:12:12 -0700
The input shaft bearing goes out often enough but when you are driving down the road that bearing isn't spinning and can't...
Re: Mechanic had to pull transmission again, what would you do?
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 5 Jul 2006 15:30:23 -0700
I have seen plenty of badly worn out release bearings that still worked as far as allowing the clutch to release. Something other than...
Re: Website update - See trashed bearings
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Sat, 10 Nov 2001 15:37:08 -0500
Gene wasn't talking about wbx cranks Bob Mr lilley wrote The rod bearing wear is accelerated by the un-counterweighted crank flexing in...
Re: vanagon tools
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 25 Feb 2000 08:41:53 -0800
There are two techniques for removing the pilot bearing: 1. Find a socket that just fits into the bearing and put it on a...
Re: rear wheel wobble
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 19 Feb 2003 16:23:15 -0600
...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: Sealed Bearings?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 5 Dec 2007 13:15:03 -0800
Guess I missed the start of any sealed bearing thread. I find that Prolong Synthetic spray grease gets right past those outer seals and...
type 4 mains
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 09:44:04 -0500
...I like the mahle bearings becasue it has a harder steel backing for the split bearing. I also have the cranks cut to fit...
Re: wheel bearings
Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
Fri, 14 May 2021 21:48:02 -0400
...It is a short assembly so all side-steering forces place > large > >> dynamic loads on the bearings. These bearings also get subjected to a...
Re: rear wheel wobble
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Wed, 19 Feb 2003 13:46:34 -0800
...To re-pack > > a wheel bearing, put a glob of the bearing > > grease in the palm of your hand and hold the > > bearing with...
Re: 1985 Vanagon - The Etiquette of a rear wheel bearing job
Historical mailing list - Kevin C
Fri, 21 Jan 2005 13:56:37 EST
I'm a llittle late on this but not sure if anyone saw this write up on rear bearings. I have put 10K miles...
Re: how to pull pilot bearing on 86 Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Mon, 11 Jun 2007 06:21:50 -0700
If you hold the new bearing up to the hole in the flywheel you will be able to judge whether it can fit through...
Re: What's a Pilot Bearing? ('88)
Historical mailing list
Mon, 1 Apr 1996 21:43:58 -0500
Just finished replacing clutch, T/O bearing, pilot bearing while in there doing trans repair. Tim gave some sorely needed advice and encouragement. The...
Re: Stub Axle - Service and Bearing Replacement
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 4 Feb 2004 06:36:25 EST
In a message dated 03/02/2004 10:43:23 AM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: <<<<Stub axles require two bearings...
Re: Front Wheel Bearing Problems
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Fri, 12 Mar 2004 23:27:51 -0500
> I tried to replace the front wheel bearings on my '84 Westy > today. The inner bearings won't fit. I figured I had the...
Re: front wheel bearing questions...
Historical mailing list - David McCallum
Mon, 1 May 2006 15:26:44 -0600
Quoting John Goubeaux <john@UCSB.EDU>: > I have a follow up question on this topic: > > When replacing the front bearings, can they be removed...
Re: Stub Axle - Service and Bearing Replacement
Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
Wed, 4 Feb 2004 20:55:52 -0800
...Where on the hub would one install these fittings? I wouldn't mind getting some fresh wheel bearing grease in there. tx Claudio Cella...
Front Wheel Bearing Source
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:31:49 -0800
...the AutoZone stores WILL have the inner bearing! One inner bearing in stock at each of two AutoZone stores in that city. Other AutoZone...
Re: Rear Wheel Bearing Options
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Tue, 3 Apr 2012 20:54:27 -0400
...I was >wondering if any list vendors or mechanics will sell the rear wheel bearing >housing with new bearings and seals in it on...
Re: Wheel bearing play (in Baja Sur)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 28 Dec 2012 13:06:56 -0800
...any parts store or even a bearing company can supply that part .. as roller bearings go it's a standard part by dimensions. There...
Front end noises
Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
Tue, 7 Oct 2003 08:54:25 -0700
...I put new inner bearing/race and outer bearing on the left. No change to noise. Took the old left inner bearing swapped it...
wheel bearing replacement question
Historical mailing list - ALAN GONDRY
Fri, 12 Jul 2002 09:55:34 -0700
Upon replacement of wheel bearings. Do the new bearings require packing with additional grease? Are there any additional concerns? _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on...
Re: Engine out--won't come apart. Need heads!
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:16:49 -0500
Right, the little diesel wears out all its bearing very un-uniformly, no doubt because of the tremendous strain of three times the compression...
Tranny bearing
Historical mailing list
Wed, 26 Apr 1995 15:47:02 -0300
...my $0.02 on the main bearings, They probably cost way less than $100 per, phone your dealer. The real price, from a bearing...
Re: Wheel Bearing Problem Resolved
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:01:54 -0700
In the transmission world...I use only German bearings due to having fewer problems than I have seen with other countires products..For example...
Rear Wheel Bearings Wearing Out Too Quickly
Historical mailing list - orin
Sun, 29 Jul 2012 21:46:58 -0600
So I pulled apart my rear wheel bearings on the drivers side and the outer bearing had a lot of play. Didn't see...
Re: Transmission MainShaft Needle Bearing Noise
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 28 Mar 2010 23:05:05 -0500
This is one of those awkward things - that bearing is buried and it's not easy to diagnose - only experience in connecting the noise...
Thechnical clutch question....(the answer may help many to save some$$$)
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Wed, 6 Apr 2005 01:15:16 -0400
...The clutch pedal spring should bring back the clutch bearing in front (Front is front/ transmission side), moving him away from the clutch basket...
Re: Front wheel bearings
Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
Sun, 12 Aug 2007 13:08:02 -0700
Steven, Make sure you have the right front bearings. They changed in late 83. I think 9/83. Those bearings and races are slightly...
Re: Not able to engage any gear
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 1 Jun 2011 22:39:45 -0500
...The pilot bearing is indeed a needle bearing. The brass bushing is indeed a brass bushing or sleeve that is a press fit into...
Re: Are these bearings still usable??
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Fri, 5 Jun 2009 20:52:42 -0400
If the bearings shown are the ones removed from the motor in question, the clearance should be fine. I usually use plastigage when installing...
Re: FAG or SKF wheel bearings?
Historical mailing list - Jeff
Thu, 7 Aug 2008 17:08:51 -0700
I've stopped using the SKF branded outer wheel bearings. They're made in Mexico and are crap. Never a problem with FAG though...
Re: Flywheel Sleeve - WBX 2.1L
Historical mailing list - brady
Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:31:47 -0700
Order bearing part BCA # F-33126 You can find it on Rock auto. This is the pilot bearing with the seal in it. This...
1.9l Standard Main Bearings (Kohlbenschmidt) available!
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Fri, 12 Jul 2002 11:54:37 -0400
I just got in ten sets of 1.9l KS standard main bearings in stock. In case you didn't know these have been...
Re: B. Bobs 2.1 main bearings info
Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
Tue, 2 Oct 2001 17:06:23 -0700
Bob, Thank you, Bob, for taking the time to enlighten us about wasserboxer main bearings. Appreciate it! Harald '90 westy ----- Original Message ----- From: Robert...
Re: Rear bearings and grease question
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Thu, 18 Sep 2014 21:28:09 -1000
...I suspect that roller bearing can take a lot of loud compared to the inner roller bearing , and it needs to. tapered roller bearings...
Re: Pilot Bearing Removal?
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Mon, 12 May 2003 22:24:19 EDT
...Pack as much grease a you can into the bearing recess then insert the dowel into the bearing. Don some old clothes and just...
Lo Oil Pressure-Con Rods Mainly the Problem?
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Fri, 9 Feb 2001 11:26:06 -0500
...Is it mostly due to the con rod bearings, or is it also main bearing wear? Would rebuilding the rods alone be worth doing...
lithium based wheel bearing grease
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sat, 21 May 2011 15:38:12 -0400
I got some wheel bearing grease at the flaps and it says it's for Japanese and European cars disk brake wheel bearings, etc...
Re: {front} wheel bearings on an '88 Westy
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 28 May 2016 09:41:30 -0400
You won't feel an overtighten wheel bearing by spinning the wheel or tire. The brake drag alone will mask that. Won’t be...
Re: B. Bobs 2.1 main bearings, one more question
Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
Tue, 2 Oct 2001 18:55:52 -0700
...Bobs 2.1 main bearings info Fellow vanagon types and so forth mores With all the talk about main bearings color codes I think...
Re: Front wheel bearing differences
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 20 Oct 2010 23:34:10 -0700
It's because the early outer front wheel bearings are prone to wear out a bit. The inners are the same .. the outer wheel...
syncro driveline universal joints
Historical mailing list
Wed, 18 Sep 1996 10:18:37 -0700
...Is the dealer price $145 for a new bearing kit OR a new cross AND bearings OR is there a cross + bearing assembly which...
Re: Washers on wheel bearing housing?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sun, 11 May 2003 06:02:50 EDT
In a message dated 5/10/2003 11:37:56 AM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > Frank, since all bearings eventualy...
Re: hydraulic clutch
Historical mailing list
Tue, 20 Jun 95 11:46:27 EDT
> Locating a generic source for certain VW bearings and seals would be of > enormous value to subscribers of this list. Please keep us posted...
Re: Any pilot bearing tricks?? (Mr. Wizard's trick)
Historical mailing list
Thu, 29 Oct 1998 07:09:40 EST
OK here is a pilot bearing removal trick I have heard about but have never tried. You take some cheap wheel bearing grease and...
(Summary) Rear wheel bearings: grease, replace or leave alone.
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:57:12 -0700
...http://www.vanagonauts.com/[42.5]Rear-Wheel-Bearings163.htm Do maybe most other Vanagons still drive around with their original bearings and grease...
Re: Rear axle torque specs?
Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
Tue, 2 Jun 2015 13:29:26 -0400
...The difference is the front wheel bearings are tapered roller bearings that can be pre-loaded and the rear wheel bearings are roller and...
Re: Pilot Bearing
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Wed, 8 May 2013 09:45:52 -0400
"from what I can see of the pix it appears that the outter race of the bearing is still there. you will need to...
Q.about Front Syncro Bearing Removal (shortish
Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
Tue, 15 Feb 2000 17:07:29 -0700
...Is there a home garage solution to getting the bearing out of the bearing carrier and back in again? Thanks, John-Reed
Re: Rear bearings and grease question
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 16 Sep 2014 09:38:41 -0700
...Why not two sealed cartridge bearings? After all there is a sealed cartridge bearing in the front wheel of a syncro. > > Yeah, I know...
Re: Wheel bearing play (in Baja Sur)
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Fri, 28 Dec 2012 10:12:33 -0700
...Advice sought on this; > - tighten the bearing? (& can the pean nut be re-used?, contrary to > the advice in Bentley) > - any commonality in the...
unclas Wheel Bearing Replacement Costs
Historical mailing list - Thomas, Geoffrey
Thu, 1 Jul 2004 10:56:22 -0400
A low frequency rumble translated into a diagnosis of failed wheel bearings RF and RR. The mechanic from our local shop noted the good...
Re: OEM Grease Colour: Rear Axle Shaft, Bearings
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 8 May 2016 15:53:23 -0700
...Might as well do the bearings now. Neil. On 5/8/16, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > .... I do have new bearings on...
1988 GL - FW Bearings: How tight is tight - How loose is loose - How Hot is hot?
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Sat, 6 Apr 2013 17:31:14 -0500
...I have done many wheel bearing changes on many vehicles including airplanes - races, bearings, lube, the works. Per Bentley I seated the bearings then...
Re: flywheel pilot bearing will not fit!
Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
Fri, 14 Nov 2003 20:53:12 -0500
John, Had the same problem a few years ago with the pilot bearing from a Sachs clutch kit. Turned out the pilot bearing was...