Date:         Thu, 30 Nov 2006 11:15:57 -0500
Reply-To:     Ron Komoroski <motresyklman@LYNCHBURG.NET>
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From:         Ron Komoroski <motresyklman@LYNCHBURG.NET>
Subject:      Re: wheel bearings
Comments: To: John Lauterbach <lauterba@BELLSOUTH.NET>
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Vanagon listers,
I need the wisdom of the list. In general, how many miles should I expect
from wheel bearings on my '87 2wd Westy? I'm running BFG All Terrain T/A
tires on all 4 wheels (way to good a deal to pass up), & they make so much
road noise I'd never hear a wheel bearing starting to go. The vehicle just
turned over 78K miles, should I be giving the wheels the "spin & listen" at
every tire rotation, or not-to-worry for a while yet.
TIA
Ron Komoroski
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Lauterbach" <lauterba@BELLSOUTH.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 9:32 AM
Subject: Re: wheel bearings


> Mark, I waited almost too long to have the bearings done on my '84.  I had
> my local Tires Plus store do the work and bought all the parts from list
> vendors.  Did shocks and brakes at same time.  Somewhat pricey, but it
> took
> care of a number of problems including the rumble.
>
> John
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mark Brush" <mbrush@GMAIL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 9:03 AM
> Subject: wheel bearings
>
>
>> Hi - Does anyone know of a good test to determine if a wheel bearing
>> needs
>> replacement?  I hear the rumbling when I drive, but I'm not sure if it's
>> tranny noise, or wheel bearings.  Also, what tool(s) do I need to do the
>> replacement myself?
>>
>> Thanks for you help as always!
>>
>> Mark B.
>> 1990 2.1 Westy
>>