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Date:         Sun, 9 Jun 2002 01:37:42 -0500
Reply-To:     wilden1@JUNO.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Wheel bearings - how tight
Comments: To: Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM
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The wheel bearings should be just tight enough that they don't have any play when you jerk the rotor. An extra 1/4 turn on the nut doesn't hurt. As for grease, I normally load the bearings up and put a finger full in behind each bearing. The wheel bearings need to be checked each year and re-lubed. I use disk brake bearing grease. Checking Butane: I've seen little strips that go on the outside of the tank that give a pretty good idea of the fuel level, about 2-3$. If you've got doubts about pressure just turn the bleeder valve and see if you've got pressure. Most times the stove top burners will continue to work long after the refrigerator has stopped. The refrigerator has safety devices that require more pressure. On Sat, 8 Jun 2002 23:17:41 -0700 Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM> writes: > How do you tell when you have the front wheel bearings tight enough? > Also, how much grease should you pack in with the bearings? SHould > you > grease the spindle with gobs - or just a thin coat? > > thanks, > > Todd > > '88 Vanagon >

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