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    Posted: 24 May 17 at 23:57
Hi i have a vw transporter T3 ive recently fitted new wheel bearings and discs and pads to the front. After driving for a while and i come to stop when i get out theres a smell coming from the front wheels also they feel hot to touch and the covers where the bearings are any ideas thanks for reading.
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Have you over tightened the bearings? You should be able to move the washer when the nut is done up.
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As above. You can almost do them to the correct tight ness with just a socket on the nut no ratchet.
Same proncipal as mk1 2 &3 golfs etc
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