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• Re: striking caution by dennis
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sun, 8 May 2016 14:03:12 -0700
  ...Some of those went to 2400 foot lbs. >>>> The Sweeny could deliver, as it was a geared, chain drive apparatus with >>>> splines inside to...
• Re: Weird problem, broken flex plate in 85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Thu, 20 Feb 2014 09:47:15 -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: Transmission swap problems: 86 tranny onto 83 engine.
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Tue, 5 Jan 2016 19:11:31 -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: Trans. Upgrade: Secure Front Shift Rod Bushing?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 22:28:17 -0500
  ...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: Rear wheel bearing noise?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 May 2010 22:27:29 -0400
  ...Looseness here can result in the splines in the hub wearing and making noise there. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 15 Aug 2016 19:00:42 -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: Tranny end shift lever issue and fix
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 19 May 2017 11:06:39 -0500
  ...coming out of >> the tranny was a good fit on the splines. >> >> I'm happy for now with this unexpected easy fix but I...
• Re: OEM Grease Colour: Rear Axle Shaft, Bearings
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 8 May 2016 15:30:15 -0700
  ...Rear Axle Shaft, Bearings >> >> Trust me for this kind of question.... >> >> After removing the rear axle flanges, >> I see brown grease at splines of...
• Re: Charm inside the bell housing
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 May 2012 14:24:57 -0700
  ...forgot to mention clutch disc splines ..has to be 'something' to lube that.. I use the 'black slimy' moly graph ...same stuff I use...
• Re: More Clutch Less Ramps
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 12:15:26 -0700
  ...and a good synthetic general purpose grease on the pilot bearing, and the tiniest dab on the clutch disc splines. In case you haven...
• Re: Rear Wheel (Bearing?) squeak
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 7 May 2012 05:56:06 -0400
  ...Tightening the big nut WILL NOT take up the slack because the nut bottoms out on the end of the splines of the axel...
• Re: Why my rear axle nuts got loose-a bit long
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:27:51 EDT
  ...Jade, If your axle nuts aren't tight enough, the hub will slip on the axle splines and damage both of them. It sounds...
• Re: German Engineering
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Tue, 16 Aug 2016 15:09:38 -1000
  ...additionally ...with no splines or a key ..the sprocket fits on the cam anywhere.. which means it can be priscely indexed to the camshaft...
• Re: Oily Oily Clutch. FW O Ring Failure? and: Problem Solved? ( clutch disk hanging up )
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 29 Mar 2016 18:19:07 -0700
  ...I use 'black slimy' moly grease for that, a tiny bit on the clutch > splines, > and some high quality synthetic grease on the pilot...
• Re: Shifting Shudder Part II
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 10:56:49 -0500
  ...transaxle input shaft seal, WOULD put oil almost directly onto > the splines of the disc. Centifugal force would soon move it to the > friction...
• Clutch replacement report - longish
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 16 Mar 2001 11:58:12 -0800
  ...Then I carefully installed the new seal (covered the splines on the shaft with masking tape) and refilled the tranny. I also cleaned and...
• Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 13 Aug 2016 21:05:58 -0400
  ...Remove the CV from the splines under the van and replace boot and put back together. Other boots look fine and only the replaced...
• Re: Audi 5000 and Vanagon auto trans are the same???
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 1 Nov 1998 09:39:49 -0800
  ...as hell as you have to match 2 levels of fine splines meshing at >the exact same time in different locations without being able...
• Re: Warped discs and silly honda theories
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Sat, 20 Jul 2002 01:37:32 +0100
  ...me once (I think I nearly pulled the steering off its splines, I was pushing that pedal so hard). But generally, I don't...
• Re: German Engineering
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Tue, 16 Aug 2016 18:33:47 -0700
  ...hammer after the bolt is removed ..very slick. > > additionally ...with no splines or a key ..the sprocket fits on the cam > anywhere.. > which means...
• Re: FRONT TIRE MOUNT
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Mon, 6 Mar 2006 17:47:28 -0800
  ...Now if I were to cut one of these bike racks down, weld on a plate with nuts & splines to attach the spare alloy...
• Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
  Historical mailing list - Ned Savoie
  Mon, 15 Aug 2016 23:33:40 -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: CV boot problem repair problem continued
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 15 Aug 2016 19:38:17 -0700
  ...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: Oily Oily Clutch. FW O Ring Failure? and: Problem Solved? ( clutch disk hanging up )
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 29 Mar 2016 15:41:08 -1000
  ...I use 'black slimy' moly grease for that, a tiny bit on the clutch >> splines, >> and some high quality synthetic grease on the pilot...
• Re: CV Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Mike Bucchino
  Fri, 28 Apr 2006 17:40:02 -0400
  ...vise-grip marks aren't gonna ding-up the bolts internal splines at all! You might make a sharp burr that'll stick your...
• Re: striking caution by dennis
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 May 2016 14:18:44 -0400
  ...Some of those went to 2400 foot lbs. > The Sweeny could deliver, as it was a geared, chain drive apparatus > with splines inside to...
• Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 16 Aug 2016 04:43:09 -0700
  ...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: Shifting problems -- pilot bearing?
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Thu, 7 Apr 2016 09:35:25 -0700
  ...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: A mystery
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 25 Aug 2022 13:01:51 -0500
  ...The axle flanges and stubs are one piece, that slide into the > center bore of the differential and engage in the splines of the...
• Re: 4 speed transmition stuck in fourth
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:22:54 -0700
  this just did make me think of the lever on the side of the trans being loose on the splines. I suppose it could...
• Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 15 Aug 2016 23:49:26 -0300
  ...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: CV boot problem repair problem continued
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Tue, 16 Aug 2016 08:49:03 -0300
  ...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: Cleaning up CV joint for spare
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
  Mon, 27 Jul 2015 15:27:11 -0700
  ...I did get it off eventually and there does not seem to be anything wrong with the splines, so as punishment that joint is...
• Re: CV Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Fri, 28 Apr 2006 15:53:05 -0700
  ...vise-grip marks aren't > gonna ding-up the bolts internal splines at all! You might make a sharp > burr that'll stick your...
• Re: Talking about exhausts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 17 Nov 2010 14:59:38 -0800
  ...but I immediatly find the lever on the side of the trans, where it fits over splines is as loose as a goose.. and...
• Re: Oily Oily Clutch. FW O Ring Failure? and: Problem Solved? ( clutch disk hanging up )
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 29 Mar 2016 18:46:32 -0700
  ...I use 'black slimy' moly grease for that, a tiny bit on the clutch > splines, and some high quality synthetic grease on the pilot...
• Re: German Engineering
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 16 Aug 2016 20:14:13 -0700
  ...hammer after the bolt is removed ..very slick. > > > > additionally ...with no splines or a key ..the sprocket fits on the cam > > anywhere.. > > which means...
• Horn Ring Replacement - Tips and Tricks
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 14 May 2011 09:50:23 -0500
  ...With the splines, there couldn't be a better fit. After removing the nut, wiggling the wheel at top and bottom loosened it easily...
• Re: Can engine and transmission be swapped?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Tue, 20 May 2008 00:24:25 -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: CV boot problem repair problem continued
  Historical mailing list - Ned Savoie
  Tue, 16 Aug 2016 11:55:09 -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: Cleaning up CV joint for spare
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 27 Jul 2015 17:40:54 -0500
  ...I did get it off eventually and there does not seem to be > anything wrong with the splines, so as punishment that joint is...
• Re: TDIs and Automatic -- Custom Gears?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 15:35:28 -0700
  ...It has fine meshed splines on the end as well as the normal pinion and ring gears. A good deal of odd-ball machining...
• Re: CV Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 28 Apr 2006 19:33:56 -0400
  ...vise-grip marks aren't > gonna ding-up the bolts internal splines at all! You might make a sharp > burr that'll stick your...
• Re: Talking about exhausts
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:11:15 -0700
  ...lever on the side of the trans, where it fits over > splines is as loose as a goose.. > and .. > of course, you let any...
• Re: Rear axle torque specs? Rear Wheel bearings.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 5 Jun 2015 12:10:06 -0400
  ...Also check the fit of the splines on the shaft. Any play or rocking? Shaft and hub garbage. Also look at where the nut...
• Re: 4th gear finally died (far from home)
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 5 Sep 2014 11:09:41 -1000
  ...that can lead to the splines in the side lever getting worn .. which results in slop .. which can't be that good for things...
• Steering Wheel Adust/Horn sounds
  Historical mailing list - Neil Crawford
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:28:58 -0700
  ...You'll have to remove the > steering wheel to get to it (Make a mental note of it's position on the > splines!). I...
• Re: windshield wiper repair
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 18 Aug 2012 12:48:15 -0500
  ...I just think the washer arm axle is too worn to have enough metal left to respond properly to the splines. The wiper did...
• Re: Cabriolet Freind
  Historical mailing list - Karen Winter
  Thu, 20 Feb 1997 10:53:12 -0500
  ...just need a clutch > soon or to have the input shaft splines cleaned. I will re-restore this Cab this week > and not let...
• Re: CV Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Mike Bucchino
  Fri, 28 Apr 2006 19:18:59 -0400
  ...vise-grip marks aren't > gonna ding-up the bolts internal splines at all! You might make a sharp > burr that'll stick your...
• Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 18 Feb 2025 07:40:31 -0800
  I adjusted the linkage slightly, maybe 1/2 the width of one of the splines on the front rod. This got me spot-on...
• Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:20:16 +0000
  ...I adjusted the linkage slightly, maybe 1/2 the width of one of the splines on the front rod. This got me spot-on...
• Re: Shipping a transmission
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 29 Jul 2004 17:41:17 -0500
  ...the Vanagon Tranny, Auto or Std will fit in a 36 gallon fiber drum and you just ship it with the drive splines down...
• Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:58:21 -0500
  ...linkage slightly, maybe 1/2 the width of one of the splines on the front rod. This got me spot-on with the 23mm...
• Replaced final drive to AT seals in the 90MV (fingers crossed anyway)
  Historical mailing list - retro van
  Sat, 16 Sep 2006 23:32:28 -0700
  ...back on, had to slightly rotate one wheel to line the splines up - probably should have replaced the AT cooler orings, all four, but...
• Re: Clutch alignment tool? and Lapping compound ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 5 Sep 2010 12:17:19 -0700
  ...a trick going together as you probably know, but trans in gear, rotate crankshaft a bit going together, to get splines to engage. surfacing...
• 87 Vanagon Engine Swap Success (LONG!)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Dec 1995 00:48:08 -0500
  ...The splines on the transmission shaft were not lining up with the splines on the clutch! Double DUH!! I twisted the pulley on the...
• Re: Engine removal, long winded...... Seeking advice
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 12:42:43 -0700
  ...IIRC, one could turn the engine pulley to align the splines. If you get lucky, you won't have to do this and they...
• Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 16 Aug 2016 19:18:28 -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: CV boot problem repair problem continued
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 16 Aug 2016 17:11:40 -0700
  ...wood. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> At that point the CV should slide from the shaft splines. Be very >>>>> careful not to let the CV fall of or the...