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Date:         Thu, 9 Nov 2000 10:48:08 -0800
Reply-To:     T Berk <tberk@MINDSPRING.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         T Berk <tberk@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      Re: Rear Wheel Bearing Greasing
Comments: To: Mark Ingalls <ingalls_mark@HOTMAIL.COM>
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Mark Ingalls wrote:
>
> Hi Volks,
>
> I am replacing the rear brake shoes on my 85 GL and I plan on taking the
> rear wheel bearing housing off to inspect and grease the rear bearings. I
> will follow Bentley's procedure.
>
> I've done bearings on Type 1's before. Any pitfalls or tips for doing this
> on a Vanagon?
>
> Mark Ingalls


I'd like to add, bearings in general-


. Replace ALL grease in there if you are repacking, don't mix old and
new. Chemical changes can break down the protection and you will ruin
the bearing, besides you get to remove accumulated grit and dirt too.
. Try synthetic, Redline makes some great red stuff.


TBerk
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