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• RE: Syncro Vibration problem
  Historical mailing list - Paul Holmdahl
  Thu, 07 Nov 96 12:55:00 CDT
  ...Has anyone had a vibration Like this? My nexted guess is the front axle. If someone on the list has had a problem like...
• Re: Shocking Video WITH VAN CONTENT (was: Re: shocking video clip NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Thu, 16 Feb 2006 15:49:21 -0800
  ...This was after I had grafted a balljoint front axle onto the van--you know, test purposes and all that. One can never do...
• Re: When was the last time you re-packed your CV joints?
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Mon, 18 Oct 2021 11:57:14 -0500
  I've thought about carrying one of my rebuilt OEM axles with me, but so far have opted for the (hopefully) marginally more practical...
• Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 3 Jun 2015 17:19:14 -0700
  ...My '60's MGBs also used a spacer and shims on the front wheel bearings. This was because the calipers did not float, and...
• Re: When was the last time you re-packed your CV joints?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 18 Oct 2021 11:12:18 -0700
  As Richard mentioned, carrying a spare half-axle is a good idea... btw any other spare parts in your van is a good idea...
• Roof Rack Mounting
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Mon, 16 Nov 1998 10:00:13 -0800
  ...about? The rack will be mounted about equidistant betweeen the front and rear axles and it seems that by the time the wind from...
• Re: shivering van.....
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sat, 5 May 2007 19:58:06 -0700
  ...Make sure you have big blocks of something in front of the front wheels in case the van wants to move forward. If you...
• Re: How Many Tows Does it Take to Get Canceled by AAA? (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Tue, 24 Jul 2001 08:50:39 EDT
  ...Finally I busted a coolant hose right in front of three tow trucks hired by the state to take broken down motorist off the...
• Re: striking caution by dennis
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sun, 8 May 2016 14:03:12 -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...
• '87 Syncro CV boot clamp gone
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Apr 1997 16:41:52 +0400
  ...It is the front driver's side inner boot, and the inboard clamp is GONE. Since the dealer put it on less than three...
• Re: 82 Westy tire question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 16 Apr 1999 14:25:32 -0700
  ...have in front and rear tires? How does the maximum load > rating on the tire relate to the front and rear axle weights (2425...
• Lady engineer???: Towing with a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 23:10:43 -0400
  ...If you use leaf springs on the trailer, position the shackles in front of the axle. This makes the axle countersteer for you when...
• Re: Bilstein b6 Syncro front shock perch spacers
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 24 Apr 2020 22:50:30 -0700
  ...About 20" axle center to fender lip is a practical limit. You also want to pay attention to suspension drop. You want enough room...
• Re: Front Wheel Bearing Seal Issue (Pic)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:55:00 -0700
  ...That spring holds the seal against the > stub axle. Put another way, in cross-section, the seal is shaped like a "C" > and the...
• Re: Transmission question
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 3 Dec 1999 11:13:41 -0500
  ...body does not flex much. Front suspention is softer. Both Vanagons and your old bus had opened rear axles. A good set of snow...
• Re: If stuck in snow pull tab to open (gotta see this)
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Thu, 23 Dec 2004 03:29:53 -0600
  ...It takes a lot of force to pull out a heavy tractor buried in mud to the axles! Al Brase mark drillock wrote: > Since...
• Re: When was the last time you re-packed your CV joints?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 18 Oct 2021 19:20:39 +0000
  ...Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > I've thought about carrying one of my rebuilt OEM axles with me, but so far > have opted...
• Re: Cheapo CV Boot repair(emergency only)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:26:07 -0700
  ...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: another edition of the dictionary ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 04 Jan 95 21:37:40 CST
  ...that comes from me getting 'swing-axle' screwed up. :) fix in progress. >> KOMBI generally accepted to mean a mid-range trim model of a...
• Re: Audi Turbo wheels on a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  01 Feb 97 13:38:43 EST
  ...and that is machined out to clear the axle hub grease cap on the FRONT wheels. The rear wheels will bolt on fine without...
• front end work -- advice?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Sat, 21 Nov 1998 11:50:38 -0700
  Hi folks -- I'm headed out to the driveway to replace as much of the front end goodies as I can in the next...
• Re: VR-6; German disc-brake conversions
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 11:51:22 +1200
  ...This Kit also doesn't change the axle-width. This kit is the best, for use with wheels that fit on the original front...
• New Doublecab "Baby"
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 wbxs
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 10:32:55 +0000
  ...Briefly, it has a new VW long block, all front axle components, BMW 6 disc CD,10 speaker sound system, full digital gauges and...
• Re: Commercial tire?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 3 Oct 2012 08:11:01 -0500
  ...Commercial tire? > > > I run 195R14 C tires front and rear. The load index on the sidewall is > 106/104. I am unsure why this...
• Re: My 84 Westy Winter Project
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 26 Feb 2019 09:21:00 -0500
  ...Removed and replaced Axle CV Joints with 4 OEM-GKN, lube with > Red-Line, replaced CV Boots (4). > > . Sandblasted and painted rear Axles with...
• Re: Cat/Muffler Too Low? (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 31 May 2008 09:09:22 -0700
  ...tip - I get Volvo 'over axle' exahsut pipes.........like 240 or > 740.........on front engine, straight rear axle cars, sometimes there is a U...
• Re: brake fl leak
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 06 Feb 1996 11:51:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...Is this the one that RMMW has? The other one, mounts directly on top of the master cylinder, by the front axle, and is...
• Re: Agilis Nokian Hybrid Tires
  Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
  Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:36:44 -0700
  ...I usually add 150# of sand tubes over the rear axle for even > better traction. > > John Meeks > '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits > Northern Michigan...
• Re: Transmission fell off
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Sun, 25 Nov 2012 08:52:07 -0800
  ...he was delayed by the need to rebuild a front wheel bearing and associated axle parts.� Evidently it had not been properly lubed at...
• Re: Synchro Differential Lock
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Tue, 9 Mar 1999 21:02:11 -0700
  ...Todd Hill's reply indicated what I've always understood about locking differentials and refers to a single axle, either front or rear. Given...
• Re: Syncro and Long Trip w/o Front Drive Shaft?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 12 Apr 1999 20:25:17 -0700
  ...Volkswagen drove a Syncro around the Germany with no rear axles, making it a front wheel drive for the whole trip. Supposededly no problems...
• Re: Pulsating Brake Pedal (Need Solution)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:12:00 -0700
  ...Installed new front wheel rotors and brake pads > 7. Greased and adjusted the front wheel bearings > > > Symptoms and/or current conditions of van: > > 1...
• Re: [WetWesties] The Vanagon cooling system.. it's counterintuitive.. (long post)
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sun, 6 Sep 2015 19:09:29 -1000
  ...and help the weight distribution ..which oddly, on a 2WD Vanagon is about 55 % of the weight is on the front axle. and generally...
• Gah. Inspections
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 9 Aug 2002 01:29:22 EDT
  ...CV boots torn on both front axles. Steering rack boots torn. The CV joints had sprayed their grease all over the front brakes, so...
• Re: Can engine and transmission be swapped?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 19 May 2008 11:47:43 -0400
  ...Also, in the buick the engine is in front of the transmission. If you spin it around to install it in a vanagon you...
• Re: Tires, Parts, Etc.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 24 May 2017 13:09:49 +0000
  ...I also need a rear view mirror. > > But more importantly, i need both rear axles, front steering rack, and new > tie rod ends for...
• Re: sell my syncro- no way
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 May 1998 20:53:35 EDT
  ...transmission (with diff lock), driveshaft, front differential, 4 axles, 8 CV joints, 2 brake rotors, 1 brake drum, power steering rack, front & rear suspension...
• Re: Assessing CV joints?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 8 Nov 2014 07:50:19 -0800
  ...During my inspection I found one of my upper control arm bushings is shot and also my other side front wheel bearing sounds and...
• Re: Vanagon speedo marked '1000'?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 20 Jul 2012 03:51:19 -0700
  ...caps up front because they have CV > axles up front. On Syncros the speedo cable is driven by gears inside > the front differential. > > The...
• Re: mushy brake pedal
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 27 May 1999 12:42:30 -0400
  ...the front pads look good. couldn't get the rear drums off due to some >previous over zealous impact wrench work. i still bled...
• Re: Need ref# for KYB shocks for breadloaf
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 30 Jun 1996 12:03:30 -0400
  ...All will be put on a '79 front axle beam I will be installing in my '73 Westy. I plan on switching steering knuckles...
• 2.1L running with hole in case
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Nelson
  Tue, 21 Sep 1999 23:28:35 -0600
  ...Then 1 month ago my right front outer CV joint race disintegrated, so I have been running 1 month without right front axle (parts...
• 86 Syncro GL Parting out NE Iowa
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:27:56 -0500
  ...The motor, front diff, trans, and mirrors are spoken for, but the rest of it is up for grabs. 212k on the speedo/odo...
• SYNCRO AUX FUEL TANK
  Historical mailing list - adam grove
  Mon, 3 Nov 1997 10:46:48 PST
  ...Peeking around the skid plate from the right front fender I could see that indeed the tank does not straddle the front axle but...
• Re: Syncro and Long Trip w/o Front Drive Shaft?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 13 Apr 1999 10:38:35 -0300
  ...Volkswagen drove a Syncro around the > Germany with no rear axles, making it a front wheel drive for the whole > trip. Supposededly no problems...
• Re: Mike B's Method For Removing Outer CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Mike B.
  Sun, 19 Feb 2012 18:18:52 -0500
  ...You can then try turning >> the >> axle shaft spinning on the one screw loosening it slightly. Then and >> oversize Allen wrench or internal bolt...
• Re: Rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 5 Feb 2014 07:54:10 -0800
  ...both jumping on the very end plus heating it to break the axle nut loose. I tried one of those bash-wrenches first, too...
• Re: 15" Wheel Question
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 15:45:46 -0700
  ...Since Vanagons allow less GWVR on the front axle than on the rear, tire pressures are lower in the front tires than on the...
• Re: 87 Synchro CV Boots
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Sun, 27 Oct 1996 01:55:33 -0400 (EDT)
  ...outboard front CV boot let go the > first day (did I turn a corner too tight?). I plan on pulling all the > axles and...
• Re: Front locking diff, syncro Q, Tim
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Sun, 29 Nov 1998 01:12:50 EST
  ...Despite VW's advice to "drive straight ahead", if my theory is right, driving exactly straight on a smooth surface and both axles move...
• Re: source of more cv grease?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 12 Mar 2006 16:58:47 -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...
• Re: On weight
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 22:20:14 -0600
  ...race car will use up front tires at a much > faster rate than rears. It is only live axle V8 sedans that run out...
• Re: Place to mount shackles?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 26 May 2011 11:28:51 -0700
  ...Or a broken CV after they attached the rear chains to the axle shafts... Or a plethora of bent front suspension parts due to...
• Syncro question... vibration!
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Fri, 13 May 2005 09:30:01 -0400
  ...i know it's a front Drive Axle problem but i don't feel any major wear with them!!! Can someone point me to...
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:26:35 -0700
  ...My van had (I think original) the translucent pale brown boots on the outer fronts. The outer fronts are exposed to more road hazards...
• Re: Towing a Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 26 May 2003 23:11:49 -0700
  If you're towing an automatic 30 miles with the axles in, you might as well tow it to the tranny shop... -----Original Message...
• Re: Reverse Gear in Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 13 Mar 1998 13:49:47 -0500
  ...rear axle lights up bright when the >knob is pushed in and when it is pulled out the light on the front axle and...
• Re: front wheel bearing questions...
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 1 May 2006 17:33:20 -0400
  ...These nuts are a special >>>locking type and once used lose they safety margin. >>> >>>BTW, usually, but not always, a front wheel bearing develops...
• Once again....Tires
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 08 Jun 1995 11:13:10 -0400
  ...the front. The questions... 1) Would mixing tires like this be REAL BAD? (I'd keep the same sizes on each axle, bigger tires...
• Re: use of airbags to level van, spare tire, auto trans
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:54:01 -0800
  ...The front end won't come off the ground. they actually have more weight on the front axle than on the rear ..even though...