Yeah, it's easy to see how an unsealed bearing that's constantly exposed to
dust can survive.  It looks like I may spend the time it takes to "rebuild"
the motor I have, since I suspect the wear is not extreme yet. 

Stuart

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From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
MICHAEL H
Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 4:57 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Heater fan CHIRP!

Stuart - I am strongly averse to drilling holes that may promote rust. when
I replaced the spent motor I took an extra step for preventative
maintenance. before I mounted the new motor in the box I put a small blob of
petrol jelly on the driver's side shaft/bearing end. then I epoxied a
plastic cap that just fit to keep the grease in and dust out. h t h � � � �
� mike

________________________________
 From: Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Sent: Monday, April 8, 2013 3:27 PM
Subject: Re: Heater fan CHIRP!
 
I can't find Karl's original post anywhere, but I found enough comments and
pics in the Samba thread to figure it out.� Worth a try.� Thanks for the
info everyone!

Stuart