i always install  seals dry on the outside ..
bare seal-to-metal housing.

the last thing I would do is lubricate that spot ..the seal wants to
slide out.

even my 'favourite mult=purpose goop of all time' ...
sticky Permatex High Tack gasket sealer, will help the seal slide out.

bare clean metal against seal.  I clean the metal part with carb cleaner
or similar.
Lacquer thinner would be idea.

Scott

On 05/09/2016 04:37 PM, Neil N wrote:
> Thanks Dennis.
> So the passenger side bearing seal seated almost too easily.
> I could've pushed it in by hand.
> A little grease was applied to OD. Same done to seal at other axle.
>
> Would setting the seal in place without grease but with a light coat of red
> RTV be a bad idea?
> I really don't want it popping out!
>
> The ID of each hole seal seats at had minor rust pitting near outer edge.
>
>
> On Monday, May 9, 2016, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Rags will do the job. I like those Scott shop towels.
>>
>>
>> http://www.amazon.com/Kimberly-Clark-75190-Scott-Shop-Towels/dp/B00004TBJD/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1462842411&sr=8-4&keywords=shop+towels
>>
>> Auto stores and home depot have them usually for less than this.
>>
>> Dennis
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
>> <javascript:;>] On Behalf Of Neil N
>> Sent: Monday, May 9, 2016 7:14 PM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <javascript:;>
>> Subject: Re: OEM Grease Colour: Rear Axle Shaft, Bearings
>>
>> ...... If possible I'll use some kind of wood or plastic L shaped scoop to
>> remove some of the old grease. Haven't looked yet to see if this is even
>> possible.
>> Mentioned wheel bearing noise check because there might be a little too
>> much end play at axle stub in question.
>>
>> On Monday, May 9, 2016, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com <javascript:;>> wrote:
>> Grease is some kind of Mercedes type, .....
>>>
>>> On Monday, May 9, 2016, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com
>> <javascript:;>
>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','d23haynes57@hotmail.com <javascript:;>');>>
>> wrote:
>>>> You don't need to check the wheel bearings for noise. When they do
>>>> finally go bad it will be very obvious. ..... The most important part
>>>> is for the housing to not be over stuffed. Too much grease will force
>>>> past any seal or even force the seal out.
>>>>
>>>> Dennis
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Date: Mon, 9 May 2016 10:45:05 -
>>>
>>>
>>>
>> --
>> Neil n
>>
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>>
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>>
>> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/>
>>
>> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
>>
>
> --
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>
> Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca>
>
> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy>
>
> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/>
>
> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
>