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• Re: Is it the bearing or something else???
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 30 May 2001 09:25:57 -0700
  ...If you do need to get that axle nut off, save yourself some aggravation by renting an electric 3/4" drive impact wrench and...
• Re: CV Bolts (Stripping For Attention)
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:51:52 -0400
  ...Loosen the outer 46mm axle nut(s). (you do not have to put the van on jackstands; drive-up ramps would be better if...
• BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO - LT195/75R14/D tires - first impressions
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 7 Jan 2013 19:35:27 -0800
  ...wheel drive Subaru Outback was doing a bit of sliding about, but my 2WD Vanagon (with 300lbs of sand over the rear axle) handled...
• CV Joint Frustrations
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Thu, 2 Oct 1997 18:21:12 -0400
  Listees, I'm trying to replace two of the CV joints and four of the boots on the rear axle of my '86 Syncro...
• Re: Loosening Axle (rear)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:53:20 -0700
  ...I should just 'bite the bullet' buy > a $3/4 > drive breaker bar, but they are so expensive when you use them once > every...
• Rear Axle Wiggle
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Fri, 20 Feb 2004 10:43:54 -0500
  ...How bad is this? I've driven on it for many miles this way without any ill effects. Yet. Has anyone else seen this...
• Re: CV joint maintenance/replacement question.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 23 Apr 2017 10:07:06 -0500
  ...right rear CV axle is binding and making noise. > > Left rear axle is starting to make noise also. Rec replacing both rear > CV axles...
• Re: 4 wheel drive tires
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Fri, 22 Jul 2005 07:40:48 -0400
  ...Tire shop > said they were cupped [which I knew] because they were 4 wheel drive tires > and the front axles on the van aren...
• Re: CV joints..What to look at, how to tell...
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 23:39:46 -0700
  ...Recently had my drive shafts out. Trying hard to recall, but pretty sure inboard CV's showed grease drying out faster. Not completely gone...
• Re: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 01:31:42 -0400
  The axle nut should be torqued to 360 ft lbs. This is equivalent to a 180 lb person standing on a breaker bar (with...
• leaking power steering?
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Preiss
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 13:16:28 -0700
  ...is it safe to drive? Any other tips besides: CYFB (Check your f.....g Bently). Thanks! 'chimpy '85 Westfalia 'funagon'
• Re: Loosening Axle (rear)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:25:07 -0700
  ...I should just 'bite the bullet' buy a $3/4 drive breaker bar, but they are so expensive when you use them once every...
• Re: Syncro Binding in Tight Turns
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 29 May 1998 07:28:27 -0400
  Good chance the axle lock is engauged. Common problem, they tend to get gummed up and stick on. Jack up all wheels, and spin...
• Re: a (cv) day in the sun
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Mar 1999 20:22:59 EST
  ...plates that are inside of the CV drive flanges on the tranny. I took a CV axle off of a customer's van one...
• Re: Towing an Automatic Vanagon. Cutting the drive axles?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:05:15 -0400
  ...Cutting the drive axles? >> Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:04:37 -0700 >> >> >> You obviously have only three choices: >> >> 1.) remove the half shafts...
• Re: Rear-wheel clunk (possibly) identified
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 25 May 2016 15:34:34 -0400
  ...IIRC, it does sound/feel like what happens if you slide the axle in/out. Edward On Wed, May 25, 2016 at 2:01...
• Re: adjusting rear brakes! removing rear drums
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Johnston
  Tue, 23 Dec 2014 08:03:34 -0500
  ...so it is not stuck to the > axle. Will not come off. > Any way to drive it off with a drift through the backing...
• Re: Rear trac
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:29:43 -0800
  The rear track on those would be the same, as it's determined by the ( identical ) trailing arms, and nothing to do with axles...
• Re: differential broke
  Historical mailing list - N E JAZZ 2
  Fri, 5 Dec 1997 09:50:57 EST
  ...the front of the van between the axles and is attached to the front of the driveshaft. Jim Davis >> That's right that's...
• CV Grease Kits
  Historical mailing list - Inua
  Sat, 22 Oct 2005 12:24:51 -0500
  ...Thanks, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Chelsea, AL
• Re: Removing the axle shafts (was: Towing a Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 5 Jan 2009 18:54:50 -0600
  ...to get the >rear wheels off the ground OR pull the drive axles. A job I've decided >I don't want to do...
• Re: Vanagon weights was [WetWesties] RV coverage for BCAA, AAA etc
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 9 Dec 2011 21:34:37 -0600
  ...2600 lbs. > > > Rear axle: 2050 lbs. > > > Total wgt: 4650 lbs. > > > > > > Guess I've never figured out how to travel light! > > > > > > Gary > > > > > > Date: Thu, 8...
• Re: Rear Axle Nut ~Man that's big!!
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 29 Jul 2012 08:04:10 -0700
  ...I'd used the striker tool for the axle nut on many occasions & still have both sizes. That tool has zero stand off from...
• Real Shame!
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Wed, 26 Aug 1998 19:52:54 -0500
  ...like it's already to drive away. No engine, of course, and I pulled the tranny and both axles w/CV joints out. But...
• Re: Snow Tire Recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 Nov 2015 10:33:03 -0500
  ...Many now require "winter" tires to fitted to all four, not just the drive axles. Run these at 42-44 psi. Dennis -----Original Message...
• Re: rear cv boots
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Thu, 27 Mar 2003 14:12:46 -0500
  I have encountered several of these rebuilt axles over the years and will not use one again. Before using these, I have NEVER seen...
• Re: i've become a true vanagon owner [HELP!!]
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Tue, 15 May 2001 19:44:25 -1000
  > as of about 12:15 this afternoon when the passenger side rear axle sheared > out of my transmission. looks like four of the bolts...
• Re: Didn't know there was two different CV joints. - Figured Out
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 22 Dec 2004 21:25:33 -0600
  ...It would take a cage breaking and binding the drive balls to ever do any real Van Stopping damage to the CV. I've...
• Re: Broken CV Bolts
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Thu, 25 Mar 2010 05:21:30 -0700
  ...Broken CV Bolts Well, Today I managed to break off the Outer (Wheel Side) CV whilst being a ridiculous young driver having too much...
• Re: i've become a true vanagon owner [HELP!!]
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 15 May 2001 17:56:27 -0700
  ...i've become a true vanagon owner [HELP!!] > as of about 12:15 this afternoon when the passenger side rear axle sheared > out of...
• Re: Broken spring RE: Rear Trailing Arm Replacement Fun!
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 25 Jan 2015 22:08:20 -0800
  ...I > have also seen the spring perches on the Syncro shocks break off letting the > spring then rest on the axle shaft. Once saw...
• Time to change rear drive axle??
  Historical mailing list - barriver witch
  Tue, 20 May 2008 11:25:08 -0400
  Can anyone tell me the signs of having a bad rear bearing? or signs of it starting to go?? I have a long trip...
• Re: Errors in CV Rotation Article at Volkscafe website
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 4 Dec 2004 09:02:45 -0800
  ...This tube and wires setup represents the axle attached to the inner CV joints. Now slide your middle two fingers of both hands into...
• Question and parts request.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 15:24:28 -0400
  ...Anyhow - I lost my driver's side rear tire going down the road Friday! Less scary than I thought something like that would be...
• Re: 90 Westy synchro front wheel noise
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Tue, 21 Apr 1998 04:43:17 -0600
  ...I happened to find a specialty shop that did only CV and axle rebuilds. This was cheaper than buying a rebuilt half shaft assembly...
• Reverse Gear in Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Leif
  Wed, 11 Mar 1998 23:19:18 -0000
  I bought an 86 Syncro last week and today when I was backing out of the driveway something strange happened. I went in reverse...
• Re: Still Being Screwed...aka--Don't Use PartsPlace
  Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
  Mon, 11 Sep 1995 21:28:51 -0500 (CDT)
  ...driven. have a feeling i won't be going anywhere next weekend either. > > anyone in the raleigh, nc area have a sparte axle assembly...
• need part suppliers numbers
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Mon, 11 Sep 95 16:08:52 EDT
  > anyone have a number for Transform? or other reliable parts distributors? > looking specifically for axle assemblies. > > jonathan > > If anyone needs CV's only not...
• Re: Tires again!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 1 Aug 2011 08:22:27 -0500
  ...You want a tire that supports the Gross Axle Weights. When VW > >>> selected a tire that could be inflated well above the GAWR, they...
• Re: Inner CV boot replacement on an '81
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 23 Jan 2002 09:14:29 -0600
  ...Do I have to remove the entire axle, or can I unbolt it at the final > drive > flange and just repair it from that...
• Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 13 Aug 2016 22:48:28 +0000
  ...on top of the jaws, not gripping the axle at all, and drive the axle out with a brass drift. Let the other end...
• Re: trip report, Portland, Oregon>Bishop, Ca. return.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 13:34:22 -0700
  Yes, 165lb driver aboard. Weighed on an ODOT highway scale near Lakeveiw, Oregon . One that remains on all the time. I've used it...
• Re: 88 WBX Towing Questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 12 Jan 2004 18:09:33 -0500
  ...Since the dolly will raise the front end considerably, I would disconnect the drive shafts at the axle end so the bearings in front...
• Re: separating CV from shaft
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 20:02:07 -0600
  ...Don't forget to put your new axle boots on the shaft before installing the new CV'S. Luck, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver...
• Re: CV Joint issues
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Fri, 17 Jun 2005 19:53:16 -0700
  ...88 GL Driver > > Leon wrote: > >> Has anyone ever come across "stiff" CV joint? >> I just installed brand new joints on both axles and after...
• Re: What would make you disconnect your front axle on your Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 10 Aug 2011 20:12:04 -0600
  ...I would suggest to you that there is something very wrong with your AWD drive system somewhere, if you are noticing that much, let...
• Re: TGIF - BAND VAN
  Historical mailing list - brady
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 06:23:40 -0700
  ...length of the van a drive shaft and a long gas tank hell even a solid rear axle! I guess that was just that...
• Re: Corvairs
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 Jun 95 18:08:23 EDT
  > It's odd that the Corvair was driven out of production by alleged flaws in > its handling capabilities. Balderdash! > > Woody Smith Only partly true...
• Re: Rear-wheel clunk (possibly) identified
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Thu, 26 May 2016 20:15:47 -0400
  ...Ended up removing, greasing, and reverse -reinstalling axles. The cheap solution. He had a a pair of newly repainted, rebuilt axles and CVs. They...
• Re: The Thompson Coupling
  Historical mailing list - Karin Baker & Raymond Paquette
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 09:51:32 -0500
  ...Additionally, the > stock and 930 joints are "plunge type," so can accommodate some change > in drive axle length (caused by articulation). I see nothing...
• Re: Part needed: Sliding door roller bearing
  Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
  Sun, 17 Oct 2010 09:21:23 -0400
  ...teach a man to fish...........! John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com On 10/16...
• Re: ok where did I go wrong on my half axle 1984 vanagon powell river bc Canada
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:19:23 -0600
  ...Here you > go : > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_screw_drives > Miguel > > > > > > >
• Re: Synchro trans leak
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Feb 95 16:08:49 EST
  ...Another thing to check is the breather vent for the trans- > axle - If this has become clogged with grunge or mud [been out 4...
• Re: Towing a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:04:15 -0800
  Sure..........best way is to remove the axles, then put the front of the vanagon on the two dolly. As you may know you...
• Re: Rear-wheel clunk (possibly) identified
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Wed, 25 May 2016 19:38:35 -0500
  ...What was happening was the lower swing arm would shift inboard, then the end of the axle would clunk over bumps. Once I turned...
• Re: FWD Vanagon ;-)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Arbaugh
  Tue, 19 Sep 2000 10:34:43 -0700
  ...steve '85 westy kent, wa > >Rich, >I recall reading that one or more Syncros were driven across the country >with no >rear axles, front...
• Re: Lost the post with the cute little vanagon trailers....
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:19:51 -0400
  ...the list were discussing making >> a 2 axle >> trailer from a vanagon body, basically removing the drive train and >> interior >> and keeping everything else...
• Re: Doka Look Alike (friday reply)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 30 Mar 2012 22:35:14 -0700
  ...because he'd used a sedan driveline from the junkyard.. He was quite embarrassed by that mistake but he eventually got it right...and...
• Re: Stripping a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:16:11 -0500
  ...C4C vehicle, the engine and drivetrain must go to the crusher > > > > Now, does "drivetrain" include CV joints, axles, spindles and hubs, etc? > > > > Does "engine...
• Re: FAG or SKF wheel bearings?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 19:53:02 -0700
  ...Guess what? With the EMPI axles the noise remain the same. It has proven that the original axles are fine. However, the EMPI axles...