In a message dated 05/02/2004 12:02:05 AM Eastern Standard Time, claudiocella@shaw.ca writes: Hello Frank, installing grease fittings on the hubs sounds like a great idea. Where on the hub would one install these fittings? I wouldn't mind getting some fresh wheel bearing grease in there. Claudio, the place to drill and tap the hole for the grease fitting is mid way between the bearings where the spacer is situated. Best to have it aimed towards the back of the vehicle so that it's convenient to get at with your grease gun. Be careful when pumping grease in there as you can easily pop the inner seal and get grease on your brakes. There should not be much loss of grease to begin with if the seals are in good condition. I find it's best to do the greasing when inspecting the condition of the brakes so if the seal pops out you can push it back in place and clean up the grease to avoid getting it on the brakes. Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada _BusFusion_ (http://members.aol.com/BusFusion/bfhome.htm) a VW Camper camping event, Almonte, ON, June 10 ~ 13, 2004 '87 Westy & Lionel Trains Member: _Vanagon List_ (http://www.vanagon.com/) , _LiMBO_ (http://www.bcn.net/~limbo/) , _IWCCC_ (http://www.westfalia.qc.ca/) & _CCVWC_ (http://www.ccvwc.ca/) Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley _STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Mufflers_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm) _Frank Condelli & Associates_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/busindex.html) or http://frankcondelli.com |
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