On Wed, 24 Mar 2004, Ben T wrote:

> IIRC bearings in Vanagons are sealed and are not adjustable as your friend
> mentions. If somehitng was worng with them, you'd be hearing them growling and
> howling while you drive.

Front bearings in 2WD vans are adjustable, I think.

> Brakes can stick and cause a bunring smell as well. Unfortunately, w/o
> Smell-O-Vision, I can't tell what your friend is sniffing at. Sticky (front) brake
> calipers can do this. Same for brake shoes (in back).

Riding around with your emergency brake on can make things nice and
smelly!

David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'82 Volkswagen Diesel Westfalia
'86 Volvo 240DL wagon