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• Re: Input shaft
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Wed, 21 May 2003 10:44:01 -0700
  ...At 09:41 AM 05/21/2003, you wrote: >OK, my input shaft is shot and it seems I need another one. VW tells...
• Re: Rear Blower Motor maintenance?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 20 Jan 2017 12:52:03 -0800
  ...Have to pull the fan from shaft which is a real chore. You can get some lube into the exposed outer bearing. The shaft...
• Re: throttle shaft bushings ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 14 Jan 2006 19:04:01 -0500
  ...throttle shaft bushings ? Just peeked in the archives about this. The proper term is "throttle body". About 60 hits."Throttle shaft" gets two hits...
• CV Joint Frustrations
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Thu, 2 Oct 1997 18:21:12 -0400
  ...How do I separate the CV joint from the shaft? I have removed the circlip and tried both methods of separation: 1) used a...
• Re: NEW Lobro Half Shafts with CV's for Syncro on Ebay
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 13:00:53 -0400
  Lief, from the picture on the eBay site, these half-shafts appear to be from the rear and if so wouldn't they be...
• Re: New owner questions-Syncro ownership costs.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Thu, 29 Nov 2012 10:19:55 -0700
  ...Sometimes requires loosening the front diff bolts to allow the shaft to drop out but my experience is that my original prop shaft just...
• Re: Syncro Shaft
  Historical mailing list - T G
  Sat, 1 Jan 2000 12:41:39 -0800
  ...Syncro Shaft >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > I just tried to reinstall my drive shaft after having the u-joints >replaced and balanced! But...
• Diesel swap parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - D.Belick
  Sun, 29 Mar 1998 16:19:12 -0700
  ...It can be noted that Diesel input shaft is the correct >length or a pre 68 bus input shaft. > >The standard (non-diesel) vanagon...
• Just an update on my clutch problem
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 7 Jun 2021 19:03:18 -0700
  ...I’m sure the input shaft seal is leaking on that, and I know the shift selector shaft seal is leaking. New seals ordered...
• 094 transaxle
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 5 Jan 2016 07:02:23 -0600
  Hi, I strongly suggest that the lock ring / big C clip on the main shaft behind the reverse gear be replaced anytime you take...
• Re: Mark vs. the Distributor - Chapter 1(was "Driving dog" pin removal)
  Historical mailing list - Ian X
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 04:53:47 -0800
  ...Freezing would be good in the case of the pin but the shaft is a different story because of thermal expansion the fit actually...
• Re: trans main shaft removal ??
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 11:44:52 -0700
  ...trans main shaft removal ?? > > > > I need some advice on trans main shaft removal from a diesel and an > aircooled > vanagon transmission. > > The bell housing...
• Re: shifting grind
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 29 Sep 2004 14:55:59 -0400
  ...swapped the input shafts and 'felt' tht went >well. >though was my 1st time inside a tranny. but was fairly straightforward. >so shouldn't...
• Re: Rebuilt cv drive shaft
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 10 Apr 2003 21:50:57 -0400
  > What is the party line on rebuilt half shafts. Are they > available? Do they have a good/bad record? They're available, but there...
• Re: shifter shaft cover?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Tue, 11 Nov 2003 14:46:28 -0500
  ...unscrew the knob and shrink it on the >shaft. >On Tuesday, November 11, 2003, at 11:12 AM, Automatic digest processor >wrote: > >>Re: shifter...
• Auto tranny gurus help me please
  Historical mailing list - Kinesis Conceptos Audiovisuales
  Fri, 22 Jun 2007 19:20:50 -0700
  ...looking for Pump Shaft Auto Carat 90 > Reply-To: Kinesis Conceptos Audiovisuales <kinesis@prodigy.net.mx> > > Hi everybody, I melt the auto tranny of...
• Re: <syncro> driveshaft 13mm nuts
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 24 Jun 1997 12:41:29 -0400
  snip > Dropping the wrong end of that shaft into the dirt could probably push the > entire trans and motor out the rear, or at...
• Re: Euro-Trans: FIX 91 Volkswagen Vanagon , Mechanical, input shaft
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 08:42:37 -0800
  ...If the sleeve did not move far > enough to allow the two halves of the shaft to rotate > independantly, how did the stud become...
• '86 odo fix mit pix (long)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 1 Feb 2010 14:06:36 -0800
  ...He advises you to un-pinch the 6 end of the shaft holding these gears so that the shaft is again a round cross...
• Pilot bearing and seal
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Mon, 19 May 2003 13:08:27 -0500
  ...The shaft on the transmission (input shaft?) is no longer smootly round. The shaft apears to have some of the needle bearing "welded" to...
• Re: windshield wiper repair
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:30:57 -0800
  ...Well, I have a new shaft in hand from Van Cafe. Now I realize > that the conical pressable piece that the stud and splines...
• Looking for steering intermediate shaft for Power Steering 2wd
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 29 Jan 2019 10:34:43 -0500
  ...I am looking for a good used intermediate shaft for a power steering 2wd Vanagon. This is the shaft that goes under the van...
• Shift linkage part
  Historical mailing list - John Houser
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 18:10:27 EDT
  ...The splined part that connects to the transmission shaft is worn and loose and the plastic ball got driven up the metal shaft about...
• Re: Crank shaft seal front and back
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sun, 10 Mar 2002 14:37:01 -0500
  ...Crank shaft seal front and back You all may recall I had my front crank shaft seal replaced when I put in a new...
• Re: Bearing load on reverse driven transaxles
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 20:14:56 EST
  ...By backwards I mean turning the input shaft the wrong way, not flipping the diff. >> Yes, but the end result is the same. By...
• Euro-Trans: 91 Volkswagen Vanagon , Mechanical, input shaft
  Historical mailing list - "Richard Meissenheimer (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Tue, 11 Jan 2000 07:39:17 -0500
  ...input shaft Condition: came out ____________________________________________________________ I am replacing the engine in this vehicle. When I tried to remove the engine, the input shaft came...
• Re: shifting grind
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Wed, 29 Sep 2004 14:40:12 -0400
  ...swapped the input shafts and 'felt' tht went well. though was my 1st time inside a tranny. but was fairly straightforward. so shouldn't...
• Re: Removing the axle shafts (was: Towing a Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sat, 3 Jan 2009 08:59:30 -0800
  ...done this before you will need to attach the CV & axle shaft to the wheel side first and then to the transaxle when reattaching...
• Re: Input Shaft Removal etc PICS
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 29 Mar 2010 22:13:02 -0400
  ...Do not make the shaft tight together before pushing the coupling down. Back off at least one spline so that the shaft can wobble...
• Re: Steering shaft U joint replacement ?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 17 Jun 2004 06:42:11 EDT
  ...Story goes so far that the part is sold as a complete new shaft (approaching $300 can). Has anyone had any experience with removing...
• Re: Install Auto transmission to final drive problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 May 2006 09:45:47 -0400
  You should separate the engine from the trans so the shafts can be worked individually. The smallest shaft drives the oil pump. This is...
• Re: Need Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Sun, 1 May 2005 21:01:55 -0700
  ...Putting in the 2nd gear band piston, the band slipped down and the piston shaft missed the little indentation it's supposed to sit...
• Re: Tires - Syncro (frequently discussed)
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Sat, 28 Dec 1996 16:29:45 -0800
  P > > > > Hi Paul, > > I have a VW training manual that says "When the difference in > > speeds between the flange shaft and the pinion shaft...
• Re: Wiper arms.
  Historical mailing list - Carl Krucke
  Sat, 6 May 2000 10:45:41 -0400
  ...And, no surprise, the arm still slips on the shaft. Blame VW? Who assumed the arm was tightening on the shaft? What I do...
• Re: another syncro question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 19 May 2010 14:13:59 -0700
  I would not put a straight shaft in place of the VC, because you immediately loose your AWD on pavement ability. AND ..you loose...
• Re: Clutch Release Shaft Removal
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 10:26:31 -0800
  ...of play in the bushings before replacement is needed, and a very significant wear area on the release shaft prongs where the release bearing...
• Reman. Half Shaft---an Oxymoron???
  Historical mailing list - Michael Nichols
  Sun, 14 Apr 2002 14:37:09 -0400
  ...A "remanufactured " half shaft....Hmmmmm.... Let's see... take a pair of worn out cv joints, take them and clean them. Add new grease...
• Re: Clutch Release Shaft Removal
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 09:29:23 EST
  I think I also remember a small bolt that needs to be removed that locks in one of the bushings on the shaft right...
• Re: Wiper arms.
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Wed, 3 May 2000 17:03:32 -0600
  >>>So, from what i gather, you can torque these down pretty good without >>>busting the shaft? Yes, you can bust the shaft. I did...
• Re: Rounded CV joint bolts
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sun, 22 Sep 2002 13:21:30 -0700
  ...smaller than the shaft of the bolt.) Once the heads are off the CV joint should slide off the bolt shafts. Once exposed use...
• CV Joint Problem
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 2 May 2003 18:37:18 -0600
  Just a thought Lucas, disconnect the drive shaft in preparation for removal, loosen the front transaxle so it will move forward and drop the...
• Re: '82 diesel resurrection death?
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Mon, 30 Jul 2001 21:04:29 -0400
  ...When the vacuum pump seized, the oil pump also stopped and the intermediate shaft could not turn. The intermediate shaft is driven by the...
• Re: Shifter shaft black vinyl covering
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 14 Aug 2002 23:19:34 -0500
  I just use heat shrink tubing to clean up my shifter shaft. Slip it over and apply the hair dryer. Stan Wilder 83 Air...
• Shifter shaft black vinyl covering
  Historical mailing list - BajaLeo
  Wed, 14 Aug 2002 21:13:14 -0700
  ...had to cut the black vinyl covering off of the shifter shaft. I seem to remember this being available only in bulk. Has anybody...
• Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacement...replace shafts?
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Mon, 24 Apr 2006 08:34:11 -0700
  ...Is it necessary (or a good idea) to replace the shafts that pass thru them? Are they prone to wear if the bsuhings have...
• Clutch Judder
  Historical mailing list - Don Bolt
  Sun, 22 Dec 2002 21:16:08 -0500
  ...Yes, it was the pilot shaft needle bearing that chewed up the pilot shaft that comes out of the transmission, that the friction disc...
• CV Joint failure - New or Rebuilt?
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 13:14:20 -0400
  I recently pulled my CV shafts after noticing a seat of the pants vibration that was not tires or bearings. After taking them apart...
• Re: Rebuilding a distributor.
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 19 Feb 2005 17:02:29 EST
  ...Driving the shaft out of the distributor body was even worse. Now, after replacing the hall sender, driving the shaft back in is impossible...
• 1.9L throttle body leaks - overhaul questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott G. Terry
  Wed, 14 Mar 2001 11:08:00 -0800
  ...Also, the butterfly shaft (vacuum) seals have small cracks and don't seem to seal tightly around the shaft. My dealer does not list...
• RE: '81 Westy Pilot Bearing
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 09 Apr 1996 10:21:00 -0700 (PDT)
  >Pulled the motor today anticipating a clutch pboblem and found the >needle bearings on the pilot shaft smeared all over and welded to the...
• Re: Help Me, Volks!
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:35:36 -0400
  ...The large disk was all smooth steel and was attached to the engine's output shaft. The smaller disk was rubber-edged to allow...
• Re: Backup Lights Always On, Stiff Shifter. "Selector shaft, modifications" P 35.60a
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:29:14 -0700
  ...Found notes on P 35.60a > Bentley regarding selector shaft modifications. > > IF my AB transmission has the older version shaft, is there something > this...
• Re: Odometers - again
  Historical mailing list - Dave Yates
  Fri, 4 Dec 2009 21:27:37 +1000
  ...shaft hole with a screwdriver tip to drive some metal > material inward. �This made the gear sit much more tightly on the > shaft. �Be...
• Re: Inner tie rod
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 7 Feb 2015 12:34:50 -0800
  Or use a pipe wrench on the shaft, they are self-tightening. Maybe have a helper hold it, and put it on the floor...
• Re: snapped off cv/axle bolts in rear axle hub shaft
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 28 May 1999 02:30:16 -0400
  ...If it IS tight, then I would remove the half-shaft (probably out already?) then remove the large outer axle nut, and push the...
• Re: Diesel starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 03:53:20 EST
  ...Slip it over the starter gear shaft and see how much play you have between it and the shaft. Usually a bad bushing will...
• Re: Does anyone know the part numbers for the standard and Carat vanagon jacks?
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Tue, 23 Jun 2015 20:37:22 +0000
  I thought the shaft going into the van was different.  Round for Carat...square for others. Z On Tuesday, June 23, 2015 2:15...
• Re: Differential lock lock
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 07:25:20 -0400
  ...A small "crunch" signaled the return > to normal mode. > > Since the switch detects the shaft position, it seems the servo shaft > is retracting enough...
• Re: Pilot bearing removal.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 Feb 1995 12:20:20 -0400
  >On a similar note, is it possible to put a cap on the end of the transmission >shaft. The tip of mine was chewed...
• Re: Distributor Shaft Pin
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 8 Jun 2017 16:31:19 -0700
  ...It is press fit in the shaft and drive floats on it. This allows for the drive to slide to take up any misalignment...