If I remember correctly, there is an upgrade one can do for their rear
wheel bearings, in that a hole can be drilled, tapped, and a zerk
fitting put in there so that the bearings can be greased once in a
while. If your bearings are now questionable, and replacement may be
looming, this may be something you want to do while the hubs are torn
down for new bearings. I've not done it, but it on my to-do list.

John Rodgers
Clayartist and Moldmaker
88'GL VW Bus Driver
Chelsea, AL
Http://www.moldhaus.com

On 9/7/2010 12:06 PM, Jay lefstein wrote:
> My thoughts are the rear wheels have sealed bearings
>
> Thank you,
> Jay Lefstein.
> Sent from my mobile device.
>
> On Sep 6, 2010, at 7:20 PM, Scott Chapman<scott@MISCHKO.COM>  wrote:
>
>> I went adventuring in my 85 Westy today.
>>
>> Lesson learned:  NEVER try to cross a sizable puddle without inspecting it
>> first!  We managed to get the right rear in muddy water over half way up the
>> tire and it took over an hour to get it out again.
>>
>> I am wondering if I need to do anything with the brakes or wheel bearings,
>> or anything else, as a result of this "abuse" :).
>>
>> I went to a self-serve car wash and washed wheels out thoroughly on both
>> sides but haven't gone further yet.
>>
>> I'm in Cheyenne, Wyoming and leaving from here to LA on Thursday AM.  The
>> last thing I need is trouble on the trip.
>>
>> All advice and wisdom greatly appreciated!
>>
>> Scott
>