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I have a 1982 air cooled 2 lt van

I also have a very cross husband lying underneath swearing like a trooper

the problem - I bought new wheels that needed longer wheel studs, got the studs and hubby had all the usual problems getting the hub nut to release - bought the special spanner and sorted, but he noticed that the cv boot was shot.
got new cv boots, he took everything apart as per haynes manual. but the thing with the bearings in (sorry don't know the technical term ) was very diffuclt to fit back together, after much swearing he thought he'd solved it. put it back on the van, greased it all up and now the wheel will only turn 1/4 turn each way.

is there a solution to this problem or does anyone know of any nice mobile mechanics in my area who charge a reasonable rate...........
.....................pleeeeeeease!

Hi Karen,

can't offer anything other than sympathy....but have been in the situation of a cross hubby swearing at the van......

Hang in there....and maybe get some photos hosted!

Emma

thanks for the sympathy emma - I would like to get some photo's but i'm scared to go near him or the van at the moment!!!!!!!

huuummmm...... so, you have took the hubs off, fitted new longer studs, and now the wheel will only turn a 1/4 .......

are the studs seated all the way home?

is it the same if the wheel and drum are off?

Is it in gear?

he's managed to sort it out now, i think he'd put the cv joint back together wrong - there was no wheel on when he was turning it.

found this link on the wiki

http://BusGoofs.com/index.php?option=co ... &Itemid=27

it seemed to help........just need to do the other one next week & sort the timing out cos apparently it sounds like a bag of pants.

hi, I think he must have put the seat runners on upside down!
Joking, of course. Seats OK now?
Anyway, it seems the problem is sorted. If not, give me a call. I am not an expert but....... I know a man who is! Well, sort of May take a few days for a reply but I will try to help.
Regards
Keith