Date:         Tue, 7 Sep 2010 10:06:55 -0700
Reply-To:     Jay lefstein <jleftbrane@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jay lefstein <jleftbrane@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Rear wheel over half in muddy water. Need to repack bearings
              or ???
Comments: To: Scott Chapman <scott@MISCHKO.COM>
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My thoughts are the rear wheels have sealed bearings

Thank you,
Jay Lefstein.
Sent from my mobile device.

On Sep 6, 2010, at 7:20 PM, Scott Chapman <scott@MISCHKO.COM> wrote:

> 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