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Date:         Mon, 6 Sep 2010 20:20:52 -0600
Reply-To:     Scott Chapman <scott@MISCHKO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Scott Chapman <scott@MISCHKO.COM>
Subject:      Rear wheel over half in muddy water. Need to repack bearings or
              ???
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I went adventuring in my 85 Westy today.


Lesson learned:  NEVER try to cross a sizable puddle without inspecting it
first!  We managed to get the right rear in muddy water over half way up the
tire and it took over an hour to get it out again.


I am wondering if I need to do anything with the brakes or wheel bearings,
or anything else, as a result of this "abuse" :).


I went to a self-serve car wash and washed wheels out thoroughly on both
sides but haven't gone further yet.


I'm in Cheyenne, Wyoming and leaving from here to LA on Thursday AM.  The
last thing I need is trouble on the trip.


All advice and wisdom greatly appreciated!


Scott
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