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  • Front thrust washer

    David Parsons · Tue, 17 Jun 2014 17:49:33 -0400 · Mailing-list archive

    ...I just for a 81 VANAGON and it came with new front wheel bearings,seals,thrust washers and locking nuts in the box. The...

  • Re: Front thrust washer

    Stuart MacMillan · Tue, 17 Jun 2014 14:56:33 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

    ...Front thrust washer Hi. I just for a 81 VANAGON and it came with new front wheel bearings,seals,thrust washers and locking nuts...

  • Re: Front thrust washer

    Jim Felder · Tue, 17 Jun 2014 17:56:33 -0500 · Mailing-list archive

    ...Front thrust washer > > Hi. I just for a 81 VANAGON and it came with new front wheel > bearings,seals,thrust washers and locking nuts...

  • Wheel Bearing Thrust Washer

    Bruce Nadig · Wed, 3 May 2006 12:25:59 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

    ...washers I'm having the following problem: After I place the outer wheel bearing on the spindle I try to place the thrust washer...

  • Re: Wheel Bearing Thrust Washer

    Bruce Nadig · Wed, 3 May 2006 15:57:01 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

    ...washers I'm >having the following problem: > >After I place the outer wheel bearing on the spindle I try to place the >thrust washer...

  • RMMW selling chinese parts

    Jeffrey R · Tue, 2 Feb 1999 01:55:13 EST · Mailing-list archive

    ...brand bearings in Wal-Mart for boat trailer axels at about $5 for two) In addition they sent the wrong thrust washers. Since their...

  • Re: Need parts suggestions and related advice

    Dennis Haynes · Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:04:31 -0400 · Mailing-list archive

    The Vanagon 2WD front wheel bearings are a bit of a weak point, especially the outers. Usually they give a lot of warning before...

  • Re: PEX front bearings WARNING-big brake kits!

    Dennis Haynes · Sat, 16 Jun 2012 18:56:59 -0400 · Mailing-list archive

    ...PEX front bearings WARNING Re : the PEX front bearing kits come with the wrong nut. - and they knew it but didn't inform you...

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