Michael, if it is making a noise I feel that it is done and you
shouldn't try to tighten it as that would probably only accelerate the
death of this part.

The inner bearing is a Beetle part, however the outer bearing isn't, it
is a Vanagon specific and so is the bearing seal, which you would also
want to replace.  This is for the 2wd.  If you have a Syncro then that
is even more of a Vanagon specific bearing and needs more special
equipment than the 2wd version to remove and replace.  If you can get to
a shop, I can express mail these parts down to you via USPS.  Usually
that is about three days to get to another country and be delivered.  I
do this all the time for folks so if you are in need just let us know.

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Thanks,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com
Phone: 856-327-4936
Fax: 856-327-2242

On 12/28/2012 11:07 AM, Michael Hart wrote:
> We're 1000 miles down the Baja peninsula in Santa Rosalia with our '87 Westy.
> The passenger side wheel bearing has developed play and is starting to squeal on corners. Advice sought on this;
> - tighten the bearing? (& can the pean nut be re-used?, contrary to the advice in Bentley)
> - any commonality in the bearing parts with otherVW's ? (not much chance of finding a Vanagon knowledgable shop here).
> Despite lots of spares in my underseat cabinet, wheel bearings did not make it in....
> Thanks for your suggestions
> Michael
> '87 Westfalia "T3WESTY"
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