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Re: Are these bearings still usable??
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Fri, 5 Jun 2009 20:27:50 -0400
...Having said all that, it's much easier to change rod bearings in an I4 than WBX. If you can get new bearings for...
Re: Favorite wheel bearing grease?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:33:59 -0700
bottom line.........use at least 'high temp wheel bearing grease for disc brakes'. going up from there, use.............. the various synthetic greases. I like...
Re: 1988 GL - FW Bearings: How tight is tight - How loose is loose - How Hot is hot?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 6 Apr 2013 17:46:57 -0700
...Was the feel of the bearings in the races checked first ? like spin the tapered bearing it the race with fingers, to make sure...
Re: ETKA Part look up
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Wed, 2 Sep 2009 09:50:14 -0400
...It also shows 034 198 491A for the crankshaft bearings. The only 035 198 numbers are the crankshaft bearings for the AAB engine with...
Re: Clutch housing rebuild questions (searched archicve) + small report
Historical mailing list - neil
Mon, 11 Sep 2006 12:46:15 -0400
--- Roger Sisler <rogersisler2000@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > By pivot bolt,arent your refering to the 11mm > exterior bolt that holds the > driver side bearing in...
Loose steering wheel at top off steering column.
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 18 Jul 2023 13:47:41 -0500
...Suspect the bearing is at the top of the cast aluminum ignition switch housing. Is that bearing replaceable? Must a whole new casting with...
Rear Wheel Bearing Options
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Mon, 2 Apr 2012 21:42:13 -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: Red wheel bearing grease?
Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
Sun, 12 Dec 2010 15:17:24 -0800
...Hineline > <hineline@ocotillofield.net> wrote: >> Is there a red wheel bearing grease? >> > > Mobil 1 wheel bearing grease is red > > -- > Michael Snow > 1987 Syncro TiiCo...
Re: Input Shaft Woes
Historical mailing list - Mark A. Rokus
Fri, 13 Jun 1997 18:20:59 -0700
Another neat trick for removing the pilot bearing is to use a tap that is just large enough to thread into the bearing and...
pilot bearing trick
Historical mailing list - DSTEVENS
Thu, 29 Oct 1998 13:01:25 -0500
The grease trick works well but I pack the bearing full to ouside and use a socket and extension or nut driver. this is...
wheel bearings
Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
Thu, 30 Nov 2006 09:03:27 -0500
Hi - Does anyone know of a good test to determine if a wheel bearing needs replacement? I hear the rumbling when I drive, but...
Muffler Bearings, was RE: Friday: Best Stupid Automotive Product
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Sat, 24 Nov 2007 09:46:46 -0500
Sorry, I know it's Saturday but regarding muffler bearings- Many car exhaust systems use a "ball joint" type connection to allow the exhaust...
Re: Not Downshifting + bearing replacement info
Historical mailing list - Jeff Warner
Wed, 11 Jul 2001 16:59:30 GMT
...By the way, if you've been reluctant to do your rear bearings yourself, don't be. All in all it was a pretty...
Re: Pilot bearing failure
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Sun, 16 Aug 2015 20:35:27 -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: Are these bearings still usable??
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 5 Jun 2009 17:39:57 -0700
Would plastigage help to determine of bearings ok? Neil. On Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 5:27 PM, pdooley<psdooley@verizon.net> wrote: > I...
Re: Wheel bearing play (in Baja Sur)
Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
Fri, 28 Dec 2012 08:36:14 -0800
...Advice sought on this; > - tighten the bearing? (& can the pean nut be re-used?, contrary to the advice in Bentley) > - any commonality in the...
Vanagon Main Bearings Available
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Tue, 7 May 2002 10:22:43 -0400
Just dropping a note to let you know that I do have standard 2.1l and 1.9l Vanagon Main Bearings for sale. Both...
Re: Rear wheel bearing hints
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sun, 16 Jul 2017 12:25:03 -0400
Outer bearing failure can be detected by doing the wheel wiggle test.
Re: front wheel hot to the touch? caliper dragging?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
Sun, 31 Jul 2005 03:53:33 EDT
...But I took off the wheel and opened the rotor and the outer bearing had noticably failed. I think it's a roller bearing...
Re: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 24 Jun 2010 06:21:29 EDT
...the bearings are not expensive. See here > _Vanagon New Parts_ (http://frankcondelli.com/sales.htm) under "Wheel Bearings" heading. The rear wheel bearings can...
Rear wheel bearing hints
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 16 Jul 2017 06:39:48 -0700
The rear bearing replacement that I've been dreading was not so difficult on my 84 manual transmission Vanagon. You Tube videos are a...
Re: {front} wheel bearings on an '88 Westy
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Wed, 1 Jun 2016 16:00:41 -0300
...Would this cause the bearings to loosen? >> >> In all the years with my ’66 Westy and ’74 Thing, the wheel bearings never loosened off...
Re: Pilot bearing failure
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Fri, 14 Aug 2015 10:52:20 -1000
pretty sure that the diesel pilot bearing won't go into the crankshaft flush .. so a bit of material needs to be removed from...
Re: Rear wheel bearings
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 5 Feb 2014 00:12:51 -0500
There is no reason the rear wheel bearing can't be done with the housing left on the van. After removing the drive axle...
Westy woes update
Historical mailing list - Dave Black
Mon, 6 Feb 1995 10:13:58 -0700 (MST)
...1) Bent pushrod 2) Two piston rod bearings shot (crank end) 3) The split main bearing seats in both case halves has the bearing...
Re: Shifting problems -- pilot bearing?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 6 Apr 2016 21:35:04 -0400
...Shifting problems -- pilot bearing? Regards the pilot bearing - I understand that the pilot bearing can be replaced by using the sealed diesel pilot bearing...
Re: How do I test the big end bearings
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Tue, 16 Jan 2001 09:36:35 -0500
Zoltan wrote I still do not know the way big end bearings should be tested Zoltan the rod bearing when worn shows the cooper...
I think the noise is gone
Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
Sun, 1 Mar 1998 18:07:02 EST
Hey all, Spent today replacing the throwout bearing and pilot bearing on my '81. You all may remember the weird noise I thought was...
Re: Clutch advise on 87 westy
Historical mailing list
Thu, 11 May 2000 17:52:01 EDT
...If not, check your pilot bearing for wear and corrosion. If it looks good then putting in the new clutch disc, pressure plate, and...
2.1L Main Bearing Problem
Historical mailing list - Walter E Stephens
Thu, 12 Jul 2001 21:10:03 -0700
...I cannot find a sourc for the main bearings. I would guess most of you know that the main bearings are in short supply...
Re: OOOPs! Transmission Leaking after clutch kit installation
Historical mailing list - Karl M
Sat, 8 Jun 2002 18:28:16 -0400
...new throwout (clutch release) bearing, throwout > bearing guide, flywheel main seal, flywheel "O" ring, new pilot > bearing, pilot bearing felt seal and washer, new...
Re: [Re: Fw: Needle bearing question]
Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
Fri, 20 Apr 2001 11:45:51 MDT
what the heck it a muffler bearing? maybe that the low raddle I hear near the back of my van.. anyone else?? John Tomljenovic...
Re: Clutch Pedal Click
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 2 Jul 2010 21:04:32 -0700
...its bronze coloured, well after all > it is sintered bronze. > > as to ball bearing type bearings, they would be nice, maybe a tad > more...
Re: Clutch Cross Shaft Arm Wear. Abnormal? PICS
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 5 Apr 2010 15:45:45 -0700
...For the pilot bearing, got a tube of Nitro Red: http://www.nitrolube.com/products/grease/ Should last me a lifetime. It a "Non...
Re: unclas Wheel Bearing Replacement Costs
Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
Thu, 1 Jul 2004 13:17:27 -0700
...unclas Wheel Bearing Replacement Costs > > A low frequency rumble translated into a diagnosis of failed wheel > bearings > RF and RR. The mechanic from our...
Re: Slider door challenge
Historical mailing list - Richard Smith (Smirby)
Fri, 31 Jul 2020 10:09:03 -0700
...A bearing kit (with all the bearings and sliders) is available from the usual suspects if you have a “rumbly” bearing that doesn’t...
Re: RoadHaus - Premature wheel bearing failure
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Mon, 28 Apr 2003 17:04:05 -0400
On Monday, April 28, 2003, at 04:20 PM, Larry Chase wrote: > Volks, > > Trying to figure out why my two rear wheel bearings failed...
2.1L Align bore and main bearings
Historical mailing list - Curt Lewis
Wed, 3 Dec 2003 17:13:54 -0500
...The engine is tore down and the #1 main bearing was chewed up pretty good. Running my fingernail across the #1 bearing journal of...
Re: Draggin caliper, bad bearing job, or paranoia?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:04:26 -0700
If the washer under the nut could be moved a little bit, the bearing is not adjusted to tight, for sure. If you got...
Re: Can't remove pilot bearing
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 27 Jun 2001 14:21:52 -0700
...Wrap the end with tape or hold it with a rag so you don't cut your fingers instead of the bearing. Major PITA...
Re: Determine if new pilot bearing needs replacement?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Mon, 9 Oct 2017 15:09:34 -0700
So, the metal shards left behind on the pilot bearing were steel (magnetic). Regardless, after cleaning it with brake parts cleaner on a towel...
Re: Solution - Re: Dometic fridge (external) fan replacement...
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Mon, 29 Aug 2016 22:18:09 -0600
Hi, What an interesting tidbit of information! That's quite a rabbit hole I went down, researching computer fan (and hard disk) bearings! I...
Re: Front Oil Seal vs Flywheel Seal vs Bob Donalds Installation Video
Historical mailing list - Pascal
Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:28:36 -0300
Apparently (according to folks on the Samba) the diesel pilot bearing (p/n 056 105 313c) can be used as a substitute for the...
Front wheel bearings
Historical mailing list - mordo
Mon, 4 Jun 2007 14:24:21 -0500
...Front wheel bearings To: mordo <helmut.blong@gmail.com>, vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com ALWAYS replace both pieces of the bearing! Did I say ALWAYS...
Clutch Design
Historical mailing list - Lance LeBaron
Mon, 29 Mar 1999 10:56:04 PST
Is the throw out bearing supposed to ride on the pressure plate fingers with the clutch released? The clutch slave cylinder seems to be...
Rear Wheel Bearings
Historical mailing list
Sun, 3 Oct 1999 13:28:50 EDT
...Well, the Bentley states that these wheel bearing need to be repacked with grease and that the axle nuts and bearing spacers be replaced...
Re: Rear Wheel Bearings
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 4 Mar 2004 06:08:43 EST
...Need rear wheel bearings and seals for a 85 vanagon You can get the bearings and seals from most any good auto parts or...
Re: Bearings or moronic PO
Historical mailing list - Jerry
Sat, 30 Dec 2006 09:48:40 -0600
...Bearings and seals, nut and washer are > comparatively inexpensive compared to the damage the bad bearings > will do if not fixed. Also, be sure...
Re: water pump bearing noise
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Thu, 22 Dec 2016 16:29:06 -0800
...wrote: > hi all, > > could a water pump make bearing noise (clatter noise) - or alternator > bearing - only when the engine is cold? ... I mean during...
Re: Front wheel bearings...
Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
Tue, 18 Jul 2000 13:32:13 -0400
...Front wheel bearings... > > > Anyone out there know the proper way to seat the front > wheel bearings? My > 88 vanagon front end gets shimmy loose...
Re: Replacing steering rubber link with universal joint
Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
Tue, 8 Oct 2002 14:35:55 -0500
You win b/c I've never seen one that wasn't toast!!! <VBG> > > The Supers had no bushings or bearings between the "X...
Re: front wheel bearing questions...
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 29 Apr 2006 22:42:30 -0500
...If not, then pull the wheel and whatever else, clean and inspect with a good light and magnifying glass, the bearings and the races...
Syncro fron wheel bearings?
Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
29 May 1997 09:22:47 -0600
...Syncro fron wheel bearings??_ 5/29/97 9:59 AM Good Morning listee's I'm currently rebuilding the front end suspension. after 145...
Re: rear wheel bearings - Pontification
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Thu, 18 May 2000 12:08:17 -0700
Ron, I have a rumbling rear bearing that will need to be replaced real soon. I have looked into doing this myself. The BusDepot...
Re: Mercedes wheels
Historical mailing list - T. Thompson
Mon, 6 Mar 2000 17:04:40 -0400
Per, I'm glad you mentioned spacers as many people have said that spacers cause premature bearing failure. You are right when you say...
Re: Rear wheel bearings
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 15:16:43 -0400
...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: Wheel bearing play (in Baja Sur)
Historical mailing list - Ed
Fri, 28 Dec 2012 12:24:35 -0500
...I have replaced the original peening spindle nuts with the adjustable Porsche spindle nuts (Porsche P/N 911 341 673 00) and wheel bearing...
Re: Pilot bearing failure
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 15 Aug 2015 19:44:09 -0500
...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: Mechanical/Brakes/1984 Westy
Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
Sat, 10 Dec 2016 23:27:17 -0500
...Dennis Haynes said: "Being an 84 there are two possible bearings being used for the outer. The early ones had the smaller bearing which...
Re: Heater Blower Bearing
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 3 Aug 2020 00:11:29 -0400
...I can't say whether it helps but I think it's "worth a try" -- my observation is that it's the outer bearing...