Date:         Thu, 30 Nov 2006 09:32:48 -0500
Reply-To:     John Lauterbach <lauterba@BELLSOUTH.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Lauterbach <lauterba@BELLSOUTH.NET>
Subject:      Re: wheel bearings
Comments: To: Mark Brush <mbrush@GMAIL.COM>
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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
>