In a message dated 29/09/2008 10:57:56 A.M. Central Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

        That grease seal seat on  the spindle is replaceable.  part number
is: 251 407 631

>>>>>>>Whats wrong with your current spindle? Has  the grease seal worn a
groove in
it?  If so, you can use emery cloth  to polish this out. I understand that
this works many times. The test is  whether or not you can catch your
fingernail in the groove. If it catches,  the polishing may not be  totally
effective.<<<<<<<<<<

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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