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• Syncro front driveshaft spacers
  Historical mailing list - Milo's Kitchen
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 18:36:03 -0500
  ...I took the LH front axle off. According to the book of Bentley on page 40.15, there is a "spacer washer" at the...
• Re: source of more cv grease?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 11 Mar 2006 20:36:41 -0600
  ...http://volksweb.relitech.com/cvjoints.htm >> he has pictures in Step 4 of the "Front" and "Back" of the CV joints. >> You can see...
• putting long studs into a syncro's rear wheels (longish x-post)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 12:20:25 -0800
  ...that's why i posted the question about the axle nut removal. i was going to take off the hub and hammer in the...
• Re: New Syncro! - some questions
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Dec 1997 10:52:56 -0500
  ...It will do so when the rotation of the axles lines up for locking and they are moving at about the same speed. The...
• Re: CV Joint Advice (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Sun, 16 Apr 1995 18:52:42 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Can't switch the front end joints(one one axle) on the synchro and I don't want to switch sides because of the...
• Re: stranded
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Wed, 28 Sep 94 19:24:00 CDT
  ...heavy car and most of the momentum/weight shifts to the front axle under hard braking). them's my theories, which have absolutely nothing...
• Re: Small gear trailer for vanagon- any ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
  Mon, 26 May 2008 23:08:55 -0700
  ...Mounted at the front of the trailer. 'the axle' on a trailer is a pretty basic part. Usually just 'the axle' ............and two small...
• wrench/socket (nut and bolt head) sizes
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:54:56 -0400
  ...36 mm for the front axle and 46 mm for the rear. What else? What's the smallest that you've had to use...
• Re: Harbor Freight 3/4" drive breaker bar?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 24 Jul 2011 11:57:32 -0400
  ...I was once working on a GFs Honda front axle nut that was stuck. I tried everything I could think of. Including using the...
• Re: '72 steering box
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Apr 1996 11:48:05 -0500
  ...I've checked this by myself by putting the front of the bus on stands and using my foot to shove the wheels back...
• New Absurdity -$75,000 Syncro Westy
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Wed, 21 Nov 2007 17:32:07 -0500
  ...and R&P, decoupler, slip yoke drive shaft, locking front diff, and sway way axles and 930/Syncro 16 CVs.. Hell for that price...
• 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...
• Parts, Case Codes, head studs/nuts
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 May 1996 09:55:47 -0700
  ...I struck when I bought her and picked-up the '71 front axle assembly the DPO had accumulated to do a disk-brake retrofit...
• Re: Vanagon speedo marked '1000'?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 17 Jul 2012 05:54:36 -0700
  Vanagon Syncros don't have grease caps up front because they have CV axles up front. On Syncros the speedo cable is driven by...
• Shims Swaybars CVs and Steve's Spings
  Historical mailing list - Derrek Wittmann
  Thu, 21 Feb 2002 11:06:51 -0800
  ...12mm(1/2") in the front 19mm(3/4")+12mm(1/2") in the back. With all the shims I have added it is...
• Re: Front Suspension Noises
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Mon, 15 Apr 2002 13:13:58 -0500
  ...My wife and I put about 500 pounds over the front axles (most of this is her... hehehe... but don't tell her I...
• Re: Towing a vanagon on a trailer
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 1 Feb 2008 21:51:37 -0800
  ...Most cars I have towed I > > pulled them on with the > > motor up front. This is a dual axle trailer with ample payload and...
• Re: Flipped transaxles for HiPo Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Fri, 26 Mar 1999 12:33:59 -0800
  ...I remember some linkage mods and the custom front mount looked pretty easy. I don't recall what was done with the axles. I...
• Re: Tip for getting off rear axle nuts
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 17 May 2006 22:48:08 -0400
  ...I had just finished working on >the front end and thought I'd just snug the lug nuts cause I was only >driving a...
• Re: wrench/socket (nut and bolt head) sizes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:51:36 -0700
  ...36 mm for the front axle and 46 mm for the rear. What else? What's the smallest that you've had to use...
• Re: SA Spring Rates
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 18 Jun 1999 10:54:43 PDT
  ...Most of the extra weight on a syncro is in the front diff and driveshaft. The drivetrain, with the exception of the axles, is...
• Re: spare tire tray (was nut)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:43:16 -0700
  ...there being more weight on the front axle ( 2WD vangons ) and not enough on the rear axle relatively. ) people have noticed you can put...
• Should I buy a '70 single cab with a blown engine for $1200?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Dec 1994 16:18:53 -0800
  ...It comes with a '71 front axle the owner was going to install to have disk brakes. I'm MIGHTILY tempted by this single...
• Syncro FS Nor Cal $6200.00
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 May 1997 06:23:49 -0700
  ...Here's a list of work that has been done within the last month preparing it for sale; Head Gaskets Front Axles Rear Brakes...
• Re: VW wheel compatibility (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 4 Dec 2015 17:34:20 -0500
  You need to look at the actual Axle weight ratings as it is common for one axle to have a higher capacity rating. For...
• Re: striking caution by dennis
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 8 May 2016 06:21:52 -0700
  Incredibly, when I was once trying to remove the axle nut from my 84, after getting it all up on jackstands, etc..... ....I got...
• Re: striking caution by dennis
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Sun, 8 May 2016 13:45:13 -0700
  ...You can >>> never tell when a piece of shrapnel will come flying off. >>> >>> As for large bolts or nuts such as the axle nut...
• Re: Bilstein shock query
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 12 Feb 2020 06:27:32 -0800
  ...Due to non shock related problems [read stupidity] I had to have new front CV's. and axles As the OMEs were 8 years...
• Re: What's up with the list?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Jul 1996 09:43:57 -0400
  ...need to deal with >the spontaneous degeneration of parts (e.g., front axle beam, etc.) of the >breadloaves, you apparently have no problems, and...
• Smoke coming from under the van
  Historical mailing list - Joe Denison
  Wed, 11 Mar 1998 17:13:13 -0800
  ...It appeared to be coming from a bulbous fixture just in front of the rear axle. It smells vaguely like burning rubber. I've...
• Re: Transmission leak
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 21:49:07 -0600
  > What is the purpose/function of the circular metal plate next to the > driver's side CV joint, towards the front of the van...
• Roadhaus - Spare Parts to Carry
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Thu, 1 Apr 2004 13:55:46 -0500
  ...1 Starter = 1 Left Rear Wheel Bearings = 1 set (problem with axle stub being round of round) Exhaust System Gaskets = 2 Ignition Switch = 1...
• Re: VW Vanagon into a trailor
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 15 Jan 2007 13:27:38 -0600
  ...parts "storage" bin into a trailor: > > -tongue on the front > > -remove front wheels? > > -remove axles from outer wheels > > -etc. > > > > Would that work? Great storage...
• Re: another edition of the dictionary ...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Jan 95 17:09:32 MST
  ...these > are necessary to allow the axle to move up and down while > still turning to propel the car. the joints need to be...
• Re: Lubing CV Joints, Struck Oil... more questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 20:17:47 -0500
  ...If you take off the axle, you will see it. One of two things happen. Either this cap falls out, or in the case...
• Re: Tire pressure recommendation... please
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 10 Dec 2019 09:45:39 -0800
  ...axle > weight. Amazing how regardless of tire choice we often come back to this > pressure range! > > Something to note, if you add the front...
• Syncro vibration woes, seeking inout
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Tue, 3 Dec 2002 20:55:44 -0500
  ...All CV joints have substantial play in them when twisting the axles. VC is good and functional. Draining the gearbox and front diff oil...
• Re: Towing a Boat?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Edson
  Wed, 14 Jul 2004 15:17:27 -0700
  ...I suppose its primary > function will be to sit in the driveway and slowly disintegrate in > front of my eyes while taking up valuable...
• Re: Cheapo CV Boot repair(emergency only)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:17:04 -0500
  ...Our Subie Outback had a front inner boot blow and not having the cash > for a new axle jsut yet, I got creative for...
• Re: Rear wheel bearings going? How long have I got?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 06:22:16 -0400
  ...Waiting for failure will add the expense of having to replace the stub axle, wheel flange, and spacer sleeve. Having it fail away from...
• Re: towing my van
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 19:54:11 -0400
  ...towing my van > > Hey > > I'm planning on flat towing my Syncro about 3000 > miles, with the driveshaft > and both rear axles removed. > > Opinions...
• Re: Vanagon weights?
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Wed, 24 Sep 1997 10:28:53 +0300
  David, All you have to fight with is the maximum allowed axle weight for your vehicle and the loadindex of your tires. On my...
• Re: Big Brake options...Front Brakes do 80%
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 11 Jun 2021 19:10:52 +0000
  ...Yes, it all has to do with Center of Gravity.  Locking up Front with CG above axle will tend to pitch the CG over...
• Re: front end woes
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Oct 94 09:57:18 gmt
  ...In search of a solution, I >went out and bought a really nice looking used front axle beam. After >hefting it, I have decided...
• Re: Preparations for Rough Roads
  Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 22:18:24 -0700
  ...and clips > > Front and rear axles > 1 inner & 1 outer wheel bearing & 1 wheel bearing oil seal > front wheel bearing > front wheel seal > rear...
• Re: List Wisdom - DIY rear bearings...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 16 Apr 2017 06:52:14 -0700
  ...with the axle nut. With a socket and​ a 6' jack handle as a cheater bar we were bouncing the front wheels off the...
• Re: Max Load Rating Calculation
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 18:21:16 -0700
  ...GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating): The total weight each front/rear axle, suspension and tire system is designed to carry. When loading the unit...
• Re: Syncro Factory "Power Take Off" Transmission from Finland
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Fri, 16 Oct 1998 17:46:16 -0400
  ...I found a new tranny code "AHX". >This rear tranny was designed for Finland only and had a shaft added at >the front lid...
• Re: Lubing CV Joints, Struck Oil... more questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Nov 2004 19:32:46 -0500
  ...If you take off the axle, you will see it. One of two things happen. Either this cap falls out, or in the case...
• Re: VW LT 45 TD 4x4 Doka Pritsche
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 9 Apr 2007 01:14:20 -0700
  ...From the transfer case one axle goes to the front and one to the rear to a solid axle that contains a 5.2x...
• Tip for getting off rear axle nuts
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Kreuzer
  Wed, 17 May 2006 21:19:52 -0500
  ...Then I move a little and BAM!! Something goes flying out the garage door and lands in the front seat of our 79 convertible...
• Re: 90 Syncro Westy clunker
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Thu, 23 Apr 1998 20:47:23 -0400
  ...note, after I lost the front outer CV on my Syncro, choices were a >UAP/NAPA complete axle, "lifetime limited warranty" at $163 Cdn...
• Re: New owner questions-Syncro ownership costs.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 25 Nov 2012 00:18:52 -0500
  ...You have some additional parts such as the center drive shaft, the front diff with viscous coupling, and the front axle shafts. Front wheel...
• Odd-Ball Vanagon Parts Sale
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 17:24:41 EST
  ...Left Front control arms for syncro Vanagons- $75 each Syncro Vanagon front CV axle assemblies (new)- $199 each Syncro Vanagon Rotors- $35 each. Front...
• Re: Hitches, Racks, and Stereos?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 11 Apr 2005 23:12:17 -0400
  ...That weight behind the van > will > actually place 200 -250 pounds on the rear axle and lift some weight > off > the front axle. I...
• Re: CV joint raceway opinion
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 27 Feb 2015 10:01:59 -0800
  ...I am assuming you mean a gasket that is sandwiched between the joint face and the stub axle flange or transmission flange. There were...
• Re: Knocking sound
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 24 Jun 2018 15:49:14 -0600
  TC Would be good to know what You are driving & whether You are talking Front or Rear ~ ORR ~ DeanB On 24 Jun , 2018, at...
• Wheel bearing story; question answered
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Sat, 23 Jun 2001 22:53:09 -0700
  Listees, I've answered my own question as to the difference between the different size front axle spindles in the VW parts catalog. It...
• Re: tire pressures and alignments
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 17 Jul 2018 14:48:09 -0700
  ...At 35 psi > > you are probably down to 65% of that or 1,218 pounds or 2,436 for the > axle. > > Still not sufficient...
• Re: rear cv boots
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 27 Mar 2003 13:07:36 -0800
  ...rear cv boots I have encountered several of these rebuilt axles over the years and will not use one again. Before using these, I...