Wheel Bearings Early/Late?

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i didnt think they were too bad(the price) for 2 discs and all the bearings it only came to 85quid...the week before i had to replace the discs on the megane and it was nearly that for just the discs.ive had an expensive 2 weeks :shock:
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are these the ones for yours?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-T25-85-90-CAMP ... 286.c0.m14" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

they are gsf though
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Them's the ones.
I'm a bit wary about fitting GFS bearings as I've heard some horror stories about them
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will my wheel fall off again ? :shock:
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If the rumours are true, yes in about 3 months :lol: :wink:
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ill fit some casters to the front crossmember then :ok
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Looks like I interpreted my vin number wrongly and should have ordered late after all :oops:
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Eh... if your van really is an 83, then its an early.. but thats assuming nobody has changed the front end to the later style...

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Van is a F chassis - 85 model year.
Bearings changed on a E chassis.
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Van is a B reg first registered in 84.

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what year is the back end :lol:
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http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/VehicleSpec ... fo/vin.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/VehicleSpec ... udates.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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