In a message dated 06/09/2009 10:42:29 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

        Yes, it is,  I just  checked with my dealer here in Ottawa last
week.  Cap, bearing retainer,  091 301 197 - $6.12.  AND, I too have those
bearing kits, right here  in Canada, no need to import them from the USA, from
my _Vanagon New Parts_ (http://frankcondelli.com/sales.htm)  webpage >
Bearing kit, rear wheel, 5994, (1) 211 501 283D, (1) 211 501 287, (2) 211 501
317, (1) cotter pin  - $45.90.   AND, you had better check  the length of the
spacer as it is of critical importance > Spacer, rear wheel  bearings, 42.8
mm long, 211 501 281 E  - $39.95.  The price is  for the ones I have in
stock.  They were still available from VW last time  I ordered them.  I have not
checked for awhile so status may have  changed.  I sometimes install a
grease fitting in the hub but it's not  for everyone.  You NEED to have the
brake drum off when pumping in grease  so to see if the seal pops off and gets
grease in the brake area.  See my  > _Vanagon Westy Suspension,  Steering,
Brake Overhaul_ (http://frankcondelli.com/springs.htm)  webpage.  Torque on
that axel nut is 360 ft.  lbs, just in case you did not know that.  Must be
tightened with all wheels  on the ground.

>>>>Is this part still  available?<<<<

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
'87 Westy & Lionel Trains (_Collection for sale_
(http://frankcondelli.com/trainsal.htm) )
_Frank Condelli &  Associates_ (http://frankcondelli.com/busindex.html)  -
Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley
_Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust  Systems_
(http://frankcondelli.com/exhaust.htm)
_BusFusion_ (http://www.busfusion.com/)  a VW Camper  camping event,
Almonte, ON, June 11 ~ 14, 2009

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
'87 Westy & Lionel Trains (_Collection for sale_
(http://frankcondelli.com/trainsal.htm) )
_Frank Condelli &  Associates_ (http://frankcondelli.com/busindex.html)  -
Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley
_Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust  Systems_
(http://frankcondelli.com/exhaust.htm)
_BusFusion_ (http://www.busfusion.com/)  a VW Camper  camping event,
Almonte, ON, June 11 ~ 14,  2009