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Thu Jun 30, 2016 3:09 pm

Well, it seems that the left outer wheel bearing decided to become one with the spindle. The van is in our shop, on the rack, obviously NOT moveable. Is there anyone locally that might have a 86-91 2wd L/H spindle available? Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thu Jun 30, 2016 3:23 pm

Check with NorthWesty in Renton? You'll need to call because their site is down right now.

North Westy

4111 NE Sunset Blvd
Renton WA 98059
phone (425) 203-9210
parts line (425) 203-9211

http://www.north-westy.com/

Or maybe Small Car in Tacoma?
https://smallcar.com/contact-us.html

Thu Jun 30, 2016 3:27 pm

Good idea. Thank you.

Thu Jun 30, 2016 3:28 pm

Small Car is closer. I added their info above.

Thu Jun 30, 2016 3:28 pm

http://www.absolutegerman.com/maps.html

or

Campbell / Nelson auto wrecking
18021 59th Ave NE
Arlington, WA 98223-6353
360-403-9800

Fri Jul 01, 2016 7:09 am

I've had good luck finding what I need at Absolute German up by Boeing Field.

Fri Jul 01, 2016 7:58 am

Funny...I just lost the left front wheel bearing, rollers disintergated.
Used the right grease and adjustment. I guess one in a billion SKF bearings can go bad!

Fri Jul 01, 2016 8:04 am

I believe there's a yard in Shelton that has a few Vanagons. There's also a '91 for sale on CL locally that probably could be had for around $500

https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/5625761816.html

Sat Jul 02, 2016 6:33 pm

Well, I hope you've got it fixed by now or were going to stay in Olimp for the holiday weekend anyway. But if still in need, you might check with Das Autohaus down by the waterfront. olympiaautohaus.com I don't know if they have the part/s you need but they will probably have sources. They did me a huge good deed last year when I was broken down nearby so I give them good Karma rating.