Jarrett, I have the bearings and we can rebuild some nice hubs I have here
with the new bearings and have it on the way Monday if you need it.

Ken Wilford
John 3 : 16
www.vanagain.com
On May 11, 2014 4:05 PM, "Jarrett Kupcinski" <kupcinski@gmail.com> wrote:

> I thought I'd be a good boy this weekend and replace my wheel bearings.
> That's when the trouble started.
>
> Got the front rotors off to discover that they're way more worn than I
> thought, so I'll have to order some new ones. No big deal, but it does mean
> a delay.
>
> Since things were on hold up front, and since the van was jacked up
> anyway, I decided to try tackling the rear bearings as well. Got the left
> rear off and replaced without too much difficulty, thanks to Alistair's
> well documented foray into the same arena. See here:
> http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/04/16/vanagon-rear-wheel-bearing-replacement/ I actually pressed the axle back into the case on the workbench rather
> than using the rear brake drum as he describes, as mine didn't just want to
> slide back on.
>
> Anyway, I get to the other side and remove the bearing case, with stub
> axle intact. But then the axle won't come out. I tried a few taps with a
> hammer, but still nothing. Okay, back to the press, as Bentley recommends.
> Finally start getting some separation, Yay! Okay, continue, go slowly,
> slowly... and POP! the tab which holds the brake slave cylinder snaps off.
> To make matters worse, I finally get the axle out, only to discover that
> I'd somehow bent the threads when I used a hammer on it. You should never
> do that.
>
> Now I have to locate a new bearing case and stub axle. Looks like Van-Cafe
> might have some used ones.
>
> Sigh.Some days are so frustrating.
>
> -Jarrett
> 89 Bostig'd Westy
>