In a message dated 31/05/2008 10:02:06 P.M. Central Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: I am replacing the rotors an my '88 Westy. Apparently, there are two "spacers" that I need to remove from within the rotor and put them in my new rotor. I thought this would be a common question and have searched this and The Samba's archive list, but haven't found anything addressing this issue and am tired of scrolling. I've been told from a friend that I need to go to a machine shop to do this. My questions are: Did I order rotors that should have had these already installed? Or, is there a way of doing this myself?
Todd, there are no "SPACERS" in the rotor. What there is - is two BEARINGS and a SEAL. These can be removed from your old rotor BUT it not advisable, prudent or worthwhile. Just purchase new bearings and seal and install them. Very easy, no machine shop needed, see your Bentley workshop manual. Rotors do not come with the bearings installed, they are separate sale items. The bearings and seals you need are as follows - from my _Vanagon Items Forsale_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/sales.htm) webpage > Bearing, front, inner, 4487, 113 517 185 C - $18.50 - one per rotor Bearing, front, outer, '84 ~ '91, 4406, 251 405 645 B - $16.00 - one per rotor Seal, front wheel bearing, 4413, 251 407 641 A - $3.00 - one per rotor 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, June 12 ~ 15, 2008 |
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