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sled
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 Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2016 4:00 pm Post subject: HELP I'm stranded in Brawley, California in my 61 westy |
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Stranded in Brawley California with a bad outer rear wheel bearing in my 61 westy. Small nut trans. Hoping someone may be able to lend a hand. I'll need a bearing and an axle seal kit. I'm on a 5 week road trip and have done 1700 miles already.
Jake
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srfndoc
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Location: SoCal
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| Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2016 5:43 pm Post subject: Re: HELP I'm stranded in Brawley, California in my 61 westy |
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Braukuche (Dan) and Aeromech (Gary) are both in San Diego, try PM them to see if they can assist.
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turbo_g
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| Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2016 9:24 pm Post subject: Re: HELP I'm stranded in Brawley, California in my 61 westy |
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Been texting with Jake, he's handled. Bus towed to San Diego, he'll grab parts from Vee Parts in El Cajon tomorrow and should be back in business.
Feel bad that no one was closer who could rescue him, Brawely is really middle of nowhere...
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Clara 
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| Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2016 7:34 am Post subject: Re: HELP I'm stranded in Brawley, California in my 61 westy |
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Hope it all goes back together smoothly!
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2016 7:59 am Post subject: Re: HELP I'm stranded in Brawley, California in my 61 westy |
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Crap I got a call but was out on a Porsche run all day and didn't hear my phone. If you need a hand Jake give me a call.
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BarryL
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Location: Casa de Oro, California
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| Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2016 9:23 am Post subject: Re: HELP I'm stranded in Brawley, California in my 61 westy |
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| Bus towed to San Diego, he'll grab parts from Vee Parts in El Cajon |
Where in El Cajon? I know where Vee is but where is Sled? What bearing number is it? I can help with tools and such.
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| Brawely is really middle of nowhere... |
'Cept right now every baddass buggy rail and VW contraption is either passing through there or on its way to Glamis or Buttercup. There are BooCoo repair places for VW oriented breakdowns around there. |
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campingbox
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| Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2016 9:53 am Post subject: Re: HELP I'm stranded in Brawley, California in my 61 westy |
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| He needs (needed?) a 6306 bearing and an axle seal kit. |
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sled
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| Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2016 9:56 am Post subject: Re: HELP I'm stranded in Brawley, California in my 61 westy |
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Thanks to everyone who got in touch with me! Thank you Joe for helping me out with the parts, much appreciated!
Have what I need, should have it fixed shortly and be on my way to Joshua tree!
If anyone finds themselves stuck in washington state, be sure to look me up.
I'll be playing with stinky gear oil for a while if anyone wants to stop by and shoot the shit
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BarryL
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| Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2016 10:02 am Post subject: Re: HELP I'm stranded in Brawley, California in my 61 westy |
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| You're in Vee Parts' parking lot by the airport? |
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sled
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| Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2016 10:29 am Post subject: Re: HELP I'm stranded in Brawley, California in my 61 westy |
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Near the Von's on mission gorge
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kombisutra
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| Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2016 11:28 am Post subject: Re: HELP I'm stranded in Brawley, California in my 61 westy |
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| Wish I could trade this sand for your stinky gear oil! Savor the moment though, as these are the hidden fruits of the journey. |
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