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Date:         Fri, 26 Aug 94 23:42:44 ADT
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From:         smitht@jupiter.sun.csd.unb.ca (Tim Smith)
Subject:      Re: vanagon rear wheel brg. ????

>I have the axels off I check the rear wheel bearings by trying to move the >rear wheel and find a bit of looseness in the bearing, is this normal ?

Yes, somewhat, but if the tire moves much more than say 1/8 inch it's a bit much. I haven't checked the Bentley manual, usually these bearing are tapered thrust bearings and are tightened by the presence of shim washers of appropriate thickness. A loose bearing will roll on forever, almost, but an overtightened bearing will seize going around the block, it's better to err on the side of caution. With the CVs out of the way, and the brake shoes not dragging, you should be able to rotate the hub and feel for smoothness as it turns. Try to put some load on the bearings, in-out and radially, while rotating (the hub please) if you can feel roughness replace-em. If you can rock the hubs and get any movement and clunk-clunk noise replace-em also. BTW I never buy bearings from VW or a FLAPS, ever!! Pull the bearing, the number is etched onto it somewhere on the flank then hit a bearing supplier. They can usually get the exact replacement, or cross-reference to their suppliers. eg flywheel pilot bearing, $15.95@VW, $4.95 @ suppliers. All you vintage types... I've had incredible luck with FAG Canada in Toronto getting discontinued, no longer on any list, nope buddy jes no way, transmission bearings for a '65 Porsche. The guy went through his old microfiche, then "Let me connect to Miami,..... yup they've got 8, I can have one here in 3 days" The price was $72 list, he gave me a 70% trade discount, shipped it airmail etc. etc. it fits too. They list in the 'Porsche Club' stores like Automotion in CA at $US70-80. bye for tonight... tim s.


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