Date:         Sun, 5 Apr 2009 08:59:43 -0700
Reply-To:     tim clark <trclark@SHAW.CA>
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From:         tim clark <trclark@SHAW.CA>
Subject:      Roller Guide bearing replacement alternative
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Hi 
Cheepskate alert
I have asked bit over on thesamba 
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=350008

for a cheeper deal to get my 85 sliding door back in shape I hit total pay dirt with the 2 upper guide bearing
use ANY skateboard bearing they ARE a perfect ID/OD/ thickness but I no one has the neat replacement for the STEALERS $120+ for the main guide bearing 

Any one ever spedn the time to fond a 5-10 compatible bearing to replace the main guide bearing
taling about this one http://members.shaw.ca/trclark/vwvan/P3310001.JPG

one suggestion I did find that is not quite right was here
http://www.mcmaster.com/#3434t23
but they say the bearing is bit thick & not enuff left of the shaft to thread a nout on but otherwise is good fit with a tack weld