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> Is the space installed with the chamfer towards the small oring and the > bearing. Small oring should be against the wheel bearing. ! gasket between > the bearing retainer and the backing plate. The second gasket is for > reduction gear busses. Is the axle nut tight? If it is not, it will leak. Is > the washer between drum and the spacer. > Everything sounds like the way I installed it except that NO THE AXLE NUT IS NOT TIGHT!! I also rebuilt the rear wheel cylinders and I am going to pull off the drum to check that there is no leaks and everything looks ok. For this reason I just put the nut on sorta tight. I think you've answered my question. Thanks! > You shouldnt be able to actually here a good bearing. If you hear any noise, > something may be out of place. Unless it is brake shoes dragging. You may be > hearing spider gears in the rear end. > I should have said 'feels dry' rather than 'sounds dry.' I think I'm OK now... Thanks Russ! Andre ------------------------------------------------------------------- Search old messages on the Web! Visit http://www.vwtype3.org/list/