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Re: Rear wheel studs
Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
Thu, 13 Mar 2014 07:44:54 -0500
...From >>> the pics, it's the same ones most list vendors are offering now. >>> >>> The splines section on these studs are ever so slightly...
Re: Suddenly nothing
Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
Sat, 21 Jul 2012 13:15:07 -0700
...If the splines inside the torque converter get stripped, that rod doesn't turn and without the pump, nothing happens. BTDT I don't...
Re: End of the list? Was Re: Rear axle torque specs?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 4 Jun 2015 08:20:49 -0500
...Even so, I think that the splines getting beaten up on axle and > >> hub will be the major issue, not longitudinal wear. Ideally those...
Re: Install Auto transmission to final drive problem
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sun, 28 May 2006 09:12:54 -0400
...There are > > splines on both ends of that shaft that have to > > engage. Try turning the > > crankshaft to see if that helps them to...
Re: My CV problem has escalated!
Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
Wed, 29 Dec 1999 08:42:36 +0200
...Well when I started servicing my CV's, I had a mixture of splines and Allen keys Jimmy >>> "Alan J. Flint" <ajflint@ITSA.UCSF...
Re: Transmission swap problems: 86 tranny onto 83 engine.
Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
Thu, 7 Jan 2016 16:57:56 -0800
...Oops, I > didn't when I took it off yesterday to examine whether we'd damaged the > clutch disk splines in our previous attempts...
Re: Tips or Hints for Replacing Power Steering Racks?
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Thu, 16 Aug 2007 10:10:59 -0400
The "Hard" part for me, when replacing the power steering rack, was getting the steering shaft connector, that goes over the splines on the...
cv ball cage: inner or outer chamfer to axle?
Historical mailing list - Gene P
Thu, 2 Jun 2016 00:38:16 -0700
...We do follow this rule that the side with the greater chamfer always goes toward the axle - it helps guide the splines to line...
Re: pilot bearing/clutch problems
Historical mailing list
Tue, 29 Nov 94 12:40:20 AST
...One end of this shaft disappears into the tranny, the other end skewers the clutch disc, via the splines, and normally rests in a...
Re: Shifter adjustments.
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Fri, 5 Jun 2009 07:08:32 -0400
...You could loosen the clamp at this point and move the shaft further onto or off of the splines (a little in or out...
Re: Shifting problems -- pilot bearing?
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Wed, 6 Apr 2016 12:57:43 -1000
...I shortened up the shift rod by moving the >>> front >>> shift rod further into the splines in the rear shift rod, but that didn...
Re: 1.6L NA d- finding TDC & injection pump q
Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
Sat, 27 Jan 2001 14:47:17 EST
...in, then you will have to shift the lever on the splines.. As for there being some sort of "magic" about the pump to...
Re: Problem removing / installing automatic from final drive
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Thu, 9 Jul 2009 09:41:04 -0700
Paul..Its a tricky wiggling tapping turning that get all the splines in the various shafts to line up...Turn the final drive flanges...
Re: AAZ swap progress
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Mon, 22 Jul 2013 20:00:20 -0600
...I was able to slide it in by hand within an 1/8" with little effort after aligning the splines of input shaft and...
Re: CV joints - anyone tried these?
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Fri, 8 Jun 2007 14:31:42 -0700
...around and around the axle to drive the CV from the splines on the axle. Easy as pie, no presses needed. One big thing...
Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 14 Aug 2016 21:39:32 -0400
...wood. > > At that point the CV should slide from the shaft splines. Be very careful not to let the CV fall of or the...
Re: Syncro Driveshaft Vibration
Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
Wed, 6 Jun 2001 21:40:34 -0400
...Also, on Exploder/Bronco's the slip splines tend to wear out. (I used to know a guy that worked in a GOOD driveshaft...
Re: How to install Wiper Shaft
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Wed, 28 Mar 2007 09:41:40 -0400
...shafts external to > the van? > > If so, first thoroughly clean the splines of the shafts sticking out of > the van to get any of...
Re: noise in steering wheel - rotating left or right
Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:53:37 -0800
...mark on both the steering wheel and the shaft with the splines so that when you put back together the steering wheel is correctly...
Re: Transmission swap problems: 86 tranny onto 83 engine.
Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
Tue, 5 Jan 2016 11:51:30 -0800
...I think I'm far enough > > away that the input shaft has not even started into the clutch disc > > splines; the fresh grease I...
Re: Question and parts request.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 25 Sep 2011 16:09:03 -0400
...You may not see it but if that assembly came loose the splines-bore of the wheel flange is also shot and that may...
Re: 1976/2.0L, FI VW Riviera Conversion Camper
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:59:47 -0700
...Drove and shifted fine otherwise. --Had 1st gear rebuilt, all other gears and splines looked great!!! --New clutch disc, was told that t.o...
Re: Will MK1 Scirocco steering wheel fit on Vanagon? - YES, but.........
Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
Sun, 18 May 2003 17:56:11 EDT
In a message dated 5/18/2003 10:38:21 AM Pacific Daylight Time, JordanVw@AOL.COM writes: << yes it will fit - splines are...
Re: Crankshaft end float.
Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
Wed, 22 May 2002 00:26:30 -0700
...If you bang hard > against the splines in the disk or let the tranny hang heavy on the disk > it can cause the clutch...
Re: windshield wiper repair
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:56:26 -0700
...Now I realize >> that the conical pressable piece that the stud and splines of the shaft fit >> into has stripped. Evidently this requires a...
Re: End of the list? Was Re: Rear axle torque specs?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 4 Jun 2015 13:23:44 +0000
...Even so, I think that the splines getting beaten up on axle and > > >> hub will be the major issue, not longitudinal wear. Ideally those...
Re: More fun with mechanics
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 3 Apr 2011 10:10:21 -0400
Has anyone checked the rear wheel flanges for fit, proper torque? Once they loosen the flange splines will wear eventually making enough play for...
Re: Transplant complication
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Wed, 27 Aug 2003 22:16:45 -0400
...And turning the thing back and forth also to get the various splines lined up. There are no special tools involved. I wired my...
Re: drilling out axle bolts
Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
Mon, 1 Dec 2003 09:38:02 -0600
...Often times that will give the splines enough bite to turn the bolts. This has worked for me. When selecting a socket you may...
Re: Rear Shocks, Syncro vs. 2wd
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 11 Dec 2011 17:52:43 -0800
...We put the van on a lift and let > the wheels > go to full droop and could see that the splines on the axle...
Re: New CJVs: How stiff is TOO stiff?
Historical mailing list
Fri, 28 Oct 1994 18:34:31 -0700
...My procedure on inner CVs was to install the boot first (on the axle- remember to put duct tape over the splines to keep...
Re: Help! How to disassemble a halfshaft (Syncro Front)
Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
Tue, 25 Jan 2000 15:33:41 -0700
...Avoid > hitting anywhere but in that spot, especially be cautious of the > splines. > Have a five gallon bucket of rags or soft catch material...
Re: Will MK1 Scirocco steering wheel fit on Vanagon? - YES, but.........
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Sun, 18 May 2003 19:06:58 -0700
...Pacific Daylight Time, >JordanVw@AOL.COM writes: > ><< yes it will fit - splines are the same - bolts right on - BUT your turn > signal wont automatically...
Re: End of the list? Was Re: Rear axle torque specs?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Thu, 4 Jun 2015 18:24:44 -0500
...Even so, I think that the splines getting beaten up on axle and >>>>> hub will be the major issue, not longitudinal wear. Ideally those...
Re: Tranny end shift lever issue and fix
Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
Thu, 18 May 2017 23:38:42 -0700
...Oh and btw, the ball part which affixes to the splined shaft coming out of the tranny was a good fit on the splines...
Re: Shifting problems -- pilot bearing?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 6 Apr 2016 21:35:04 -0400
...I shortened up the shift rod by moving the >> front >> shift rod further into the splines in the rear shift rod, but that didn...
Rear Wheel Bearing Nightmare!
Historical mailing list
Sat, 22 Apr 2000 18:00:53 EDT
...Loose axle nut (probably because of bad bearing) Splines that hold inner and outter hub together were worn so that the hub would wobble...
Re: Upper steering column grease recommendation and what else to do while replacing ignition switch
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 23:34:43 -0500
...yes, the steering wheels just slip right off the splines. Never saw one that didn't on a vanagon. Nice to read that someone...
Re: trans main shaft removal ??
Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
Mon, 11 Oct 2004 11:28:16 -0700
...Thus, when circlipped in place, the gear keeps the shaft from unscrewing by carrying the load through the splines. When you try to slide...
Re: End of the list? Was Re: Rear axle torque specs?
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Thu, 4 Jun 2015 13:29:53 +0000
...that the splines getting beaten up on axle and > >> hub will be the major issue, not longitudinal wear. Ideally those > >> splines would exist only...
Re: Shifting problems -- pilot bearing?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 6 Apr 2016 18:35:11 -0500
...I shortened up the shift rod by moving the > front > shift rod further into the splines in the rear shift rod, but that didn...
Re: More fun with mechanics
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sun, 3 Apr 2011 07:22:56 -0700
...wheel flanges for fit, proper torque? > Once they loosen the flange splines will wear eventually making enough play for various thunking noises. Eventually thing...
Re: windshield wiper repair
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:15:05 -0500
...Now I realize > that the conical pressable piece that the stud and splines of the shaft fit > into has stripped. Evidently this requires a...
Re: Pedal action migrating towards the floor (clutch)
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 19 Nov 2011 08:27:05 -0800
...I had the splines corrode and the lever was loose. It > would move a quarter inch before it started to grab. It got so...
Re: Shifting Shudder Part II
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Thu, 16 Sep 2004 23:30:11 -0500
...A leaking transaxle input shaft seal, WOULD put oil almost directly onto the splines of the disc. Centifugal force would soon move it to...
Re: Weird problem, broken flex plate in 85 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 19 Feb 2014 16:05:37 -0800
...after replacing the plate, and missed one of the three input splines. That took out the tranny pump instantly and he had no gears...
Re: 1976/2.0L, FI VW Riviera Conversion Camper
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:13:16 -0400
...Drove and shifted fine otherwise. --Had 1st gear rebuilt, > all other gears and splines looked great!!! --New clutch disc, was told that > t.o...
Re: ? on Syncro fuel tank and sender - May God Go with You
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Wed, 1 Sep 2004 07:57:18 EDT
...and grind the open end so so that it's ALL splines..If you look at the socket you will see that there is...
Re: Trans. Upgrade: Secure Front Shift Rod Bushing?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 9 Apr 2010 19:56:10 -0700
...After I weld up the cut on rear rod I'll see if tweaking things 1 or 2 splines helps. Hopefully it's not...
Re: "Axle" wheel nut removal..now how to pull drum
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:26:01 -0800
...worn in the edge of the drum, or stuck on the splines of the axle. There are puller's for that, that connects onto...
Rear wheel bearing replacement...don't do it like this..
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 14 Apr 2012 07:56:42 -0700
...the axle on a jackstand, put the hub back on the splines and used a bar through the lug studs to immobilize it to...
Re: Clutch job
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sat, 27 Jan 2001 07:20:29 -0700
...Just slide the clutch plate back and > forth on the splines to get excess grease out of the grooves, wipe it > off and you...
Re: Transmission swap problems: 86 tranny onto 83 engine.
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Tue, 5 Jan 2016 15:53:07 -0500
...I think I'm far > enough > > > away that the input shaft has not even started into the clutch disc > > > splines; the fresh grease I...
Re: Can engine and transmission be swapped?
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Mon, 19 May 2008 22:06:22 -0400
...motor/trans mounts and make custom drive shafts with VW outer splines and Buick inners. The Westy might weigh more than a Buick but...
Re: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 20 May 2016 22:00:43 -0400
...If the splines are lined up with the pump drive it will be instantly destroyed. If you find a new pump that will be...
Re: separating CV from shaft
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 29 Nov 2002 20:02:07 -0600
...It should also be sufficiently large to pass over the splines with out damaging them. 2)Tap that socket until the race is down...
Re: How to install Wiper Shaft
Historical mailing list - neil
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 09:54:20 -0700
...shafts external to > > the van? > > > > If so, first thoroughly clean the splines of the shafts sticking out of > > the van to get any of...
Re: Auto Tranny vs. Manual?
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Fri, 27 Mar 1998 17:59:25 -0800
...Don't have to worry about mainshaft splines or damaging the clutch disc when installing. This is my first VW automatic. All others before...
Re: 924 cv joints
Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
Thu, 13 Sep 2007 21:36:36 -0700
...Anyone have a tip for cv's stuck on the splines? Reinhard --- Greg Potts <greg@pottsfamily.ca> wrote: > Hi Reinhard, > > What is the reasoning...
Re: Removing Rear Brake Drum/Hub
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Sat, 15 Apr 2017 20:29:18 -0600
...sure how hard it is to pull the hub off the splines). > > Oh yeah, I twisted the steel rod in 1/2 when I...