Date:         Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:45:32 -0700
Reply-To:     Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Subject:      rear bearing replacement
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I had to vent... I replaced the right rear bearing on the '86 syncro
today. It was making a noise, whiny, and changed with turning van.
Wheel had too much play when given a shake. Anyhow, it went pretty
smoothly and I think the bearings were original. The grease seals were
stuck in very tight.

The outboard bearing outer race was stuck in housing well. But apart
from that the replacement went easily. I didn't quite finish up as the
rain started and I was having difficulty getting the brake line back
into the brake cyl.

That's my vent, the darned brake connection.... I will end up taking
brakes apart so I can get the cyl. free so I can move it around to get
the line screwed in.

alistair

PS I took picture, I'll get them posted on my blog after a few more
single malts.