Date:         Sat, 19 Oct 1996 08:34:16 -0800
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From:         tbf@pacifier.com (Todd Francis)
Subject:      Re: grease points

 
>
><< 
> Howdy, Could someone point me to the page(s) in the Bentley which illustrate
> the lube points for a late model vanagon.  
>
>most everything is lubed for life(however long it lasts).  Only parts
>requiring lube are the C/V joints and wheel bearings and this takes some
>effort.
>
 Hi: The syncro front wheel bearings are even sealed. Run 'em till they
fail. Mine failed at 158,000, but I think that was due to the axle nut
getting loose.
Todd Francis             tbf@pacifier.com
'86 Westy Syncro         Vancouver, Wa
'91 Tri Star Transporter

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