In a message dated 1/23/2003 11:11:20 AM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > No -- but what Frank's suggesting wouldn't obstruct the flow, just keep it > from getting to a particular third of a square inch where the end of the > motor shaft is exposed. I'm not sure it will help, but pretty sure it > won't hurt anything if the shaft doesn't get all gummed up with > adhesive. That's the one part that I think might make useful sense and not > likely to cause a problem, assuming it stays put and doesn't get sucked > through the blower. > Thanks, David for understanding what I was saying. Furthermore the caps I have used pretty well stay in place by themselves, as they slip over the bearing support. A small amount of silicon sealant holds it there very well and it's only common-sense not to get any on the bearing. Cheers Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/BusFusion/bfhome.htm">BusFusion</A> a VW Camper camping event, Almonte, ON, June 12 ~ 15, 2003 '87 Westy & Lionel Trains Member: <A HREF="http://www.vanagon.com/">Vanagon List</A>, <A HREF="http://www.bcn.net/~limbo/">LiMBO</A>, <A HREF="http://www.westfalia.qc.ca/">IWCCC</A> & Capital City VW Club Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm">STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Mufflers</A> <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/busindex.html">Frank Condelli & Associates</A> or http://frankcondelli.com
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