[Vwdiesel] 81 Rabbit - wheel bearings

[mark shepherd]

OK bad rear bearing will klunk if jacked up and shook. (I was talking 
dynamic symptoms :o)
Mark
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "mark shepherd" <mark at shepher.fsnet.co.uk>
To: "vw fans" <Vwdiesel at vwfans.com>; "Rolf Pechukas" <rbp at 4u2bu.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 8:45 PM
Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] 81 Rabbit - wheel bearings


> Do bad bearings klunk?
> Most IMO rumble...
> CV joints can clunk. Faulty struts klunk... With rear taper bearings the 
> stub axle can get damaged and become rough and too small....
> Mark
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Rolf Pechukas" <rbp at 4u2bu.org>
> To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 5:33 PM
> Subject: [Vwdiesel] 81 Rabbit - wheel bearings
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>
> shop just told me 'klunk' is wheel bearings in both rear wheels
> pass side is much worse, but apparently driver's side is iffy too
> they did not want to re-pack b/c they might be shot, and then 'big
> money'
> what's the best move here?
> order new bearings for both sides and install?
> any online how-to procedural anywhere?
> I'd like to know exactly what to expect b/c this will be a driveway
> operation at 10°f in 2' of snow
> thanks all
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> Rolf in MA
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