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When replacing the wheel bearings it is important that the wheel hub unit must be cleaned thoroughly of all the old grease and a good
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Sven Nielsen, Technical Director from MEYLE, says the following difficulties may arise with the Volkswagen T2:
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With most Volkswagen Type 2s, we are dealing with older, high mileage engines evidenced by high oil consumption or excessive exhaust smoking.
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On VW Transporter T2 petrol variants, the Starter Motor is free floating and it is important that the bush in the gearbox housing where the armatur
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A few notes about the VW T2 (inc air cooled):
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Engine and Transmission Removal
APPLICATION: Vanagon, 1980-1983 air-cooled with manual transmission only.