Thanks Frank.  I checked with my VW parts store back home and he says it
is the same part numbers for Bays as Vanagons.   One more question -
should the spacer be replaced every time or can it be reused?  In my
situation, the only damaged part is the left outer bearing - no damage
to the stub shaft or spacer (thankfully).

Also, is there any reason the spacer currently on it would not be the
correct size?  I know the history and previous owners of my van and know
for a fact that the rear wheel bearings have never been replaced.  So it
stands to reason that the spacer currently on it is from the factory.

Thanks,
Andrew

RAlanen@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 11/05/2008 5:21:50 P.M. Central Standard Time,
> LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:
>
>     The rear axle bearings on my '86 went bad and so I was looking for
>     replacement.
>
>     I'm looking at the usual vendors online and had a question.  According
>     to Bus Depot, a rear axle bearing and seal kit fits all buses from
>     '71-'91.  On the other hand CIP says the kits are different for Bays
>     then Vanagons - and they don't have a listing for Vanagon.
>
>     So, if anyone could tell me who is right that would be greatly
>     appreciated.  I'd hate to order the kit from Bus Depot and find
>     that it
>     is only for Bays.
>
>
>
>
>
>             Andrew, I'm not sure if those rear axle bearing kits are
> good for bays and Vanagons but I have the correct ones for Vanagons.
> From my Vanagon Items Forsale <http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/sales.htm> >
>
> Bearing kit, rear wheel, (1) 211 501 283D, (1) 211 501 287, (2) 211
> 501 317, (1) cotter pin  -  $45.90.
>
> You need two kits for each van.  Also check the spacer which is in
> between the two bearings.  It is critical that it is the proper
> length.  Those spacers are only available from VW.  The length is on
> my listing for that spacer >
>
> Spacer, rear wheel bearings, 42.8 mm long, 211 501 281 E  - $39.95
>
> Cheers, * *
>
> Frank Condelli
> Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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