I also just 'fixed' mine by tightening the nut, so far, so good.  If you
check the archives you can find more information.  Apparently if you
neglect the noise long enough, you'll need some new hub parts.

-jeff

Jere Hawn wrote:
>
> I tighten the axle nut when they make noise.  this gets rid of the noise and
> its worked for me and mine is at 264,700 so far with out seizure.
> Jere
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
> Of Rico Sapolich
> Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2002 8:36 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: rear wheel bearing
>
> In a message dated 4/18/02 11:15:56 PM, VW87JETAGL@AOL.COM writes:
>
> << whats the deal with the rear wheel bearings. i think i have one makin
> noise.
> anyone ride with them makin noise - like how long before they sieze. how
> hard
> are they to replace. i have 254k miles on them. i am going to the big
> cambelltown show out in pennslyvania 250 miles form where i am >>
>
> Mine were making noise before they seized at 254,249 miles.
>
> Rich