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Date:         Mon, 12 May 2008 06:49:17 EDT
Reply-To:     RAlanen@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Axle Bearing Kits
Comments: cc: herrschildkrote@GMAIL.COM
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In a message dated 11/05/2008 5:21:50 P.M. Central Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

The rear axle bearings on my '86 went bad and so I was looking for replacement.

I'm looking at the usual vendors online and had a question. According to Bus Depot, a rear axle bearing and seal kit fits all buses from '71-'91. On the other hand CIP says the kits are different for Bays then Vanagons - and they don't have a listing for Vanagon.

So, if anyone could tell me who is right that would be greatly appreciated. I'd hate to order the kit from Bus Depot and find that it is only for Bays.

Andrew, I'm not sure if those rear axle bearing kits are good for bays and Vanagons but I have the correct ones for Vanagons. From my _Vanagon Items Forsale_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/sales.htm) >

Bearing kit, rear wheel, (1) 211 501 283D, (1) 211 501 287, (2) 211 501 317, (1) cotter pin - $45.90.

You need two kits for each van. Also check the spacer which is in between the two bearings. It is critical that it is the proper length. Those spacers are only available from VW. The length is on my listing for that spacer >

Spacer, rear wheel bearings, 42.8 mm long, 211 501 281 E - $39.95

Cheers,

Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 Westy & Lionel Trains (_Collection for sale_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/trainsal.htm) ) _Frank Condelli & Associates_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/busindex.html) - Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/exhaust.htm) _BusFusion_ (http://members.aol.com/BusFusion/bfhome.htm) a VW Camper camping event, Almonte, ON, June12 ~ 15, 2008


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