> no vw im aware of uses a closed end pilot bearing
>  I also just matched up the right parts and the shaft does need to
> protrude
> the kits I have on hand do have the right bearings in them
> I use a #111 103 313a

Guilty of not reading the question carefully.  No a VW does not used a
closed end bearing, but yes, the Sachs kits do come with the correct bearing
(same part number as Bob listed above).  If your Sachs kit came with any
bearing other than that, it's the first one I've ever heard of that did.

- Ron Salmon
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