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• Re: Towing a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 21 Dec 2008 21:44:50 -0500
  ...In that it's an automatic, you don't want want to tow it with the drive axles turning. The rule is ... max speed...
• Re: CV joint boots
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 17 Aug 2021 21:03:30 +0000
  ...EMPI complete axle: > > https://www.gowesty.com/product/axle-cv-driveshaft/3737/drive-axle-rear-m-t- > > This type of axle ships dry? i...
• Removing CV Axle Bolts
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 13:31:26 -0500
  ...3) Stick the impact driver in the slot you just made and hammer away! (Is there enough room for an impact driver and a...
• Re: Harbor Freight 3/4" drive breaker bar?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 23 Jul 2011 09:22:23 -0400
  ...Anyway, I broke another 1/2" drive (from Harbor Freight, actually) trying to loosen the axle nut, so now I am going to get...
• Re: Rear axle nut socket
  Historical mailing list - Jeff and Tamara Nelson
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 22:40:03 -0600
  ...able to find a rear axle nut socket >>(I think it's 46mm?) in a 1/2 in drive size? >>If so where? >>Thanks...
• Re: (rear) cv joint
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Fri, 10 Mar 2006 19:09:14 -0600
  ...Install axle. Also applies to other applications, front wheel drive, etc. Works for me. Howard > Okay, one more thing: > How do people get the...
• shivering van.....
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Sat, 5 May 2007 18:24:15 -0700
  ...coasted slowly back into my driveway. suspected cv axles, since i had them out and regreased them while doing the conversion, and sure enough...
• Re: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:15:27 -0700
  ...a wrench (1/2" drive 2 feet long bar). So I don't feel the splines on |the axle are damaged. The question in...
• New syncro driveshafts?
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Sat, 21 Feb 2004 20:41:28 -0800
  ...Seems another shop replaced a CV axle boot and somehow tweaked the driveshaft. Dunno how that could happen, unless they lifted the car with...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon 2 WD - rear axle nut
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Fri, 6 May 2005 10:00:34 EDT
  ...to remove the axle nut from my Vanagons, but did on my '68 loaf. Took more than a 3/4 drive I'll tell...
• Re: Sounds Like a Bad CV joint?
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
  Sat, 15 Feb 2014 00:37:57 -0500
  ...was just some play one the drivers side. No rips observed. Could I have spun that axle so hard to wobble it somehow creating...
• Re: [Syncro] Heavy Duty Rear Axels/CVs (108mm), Factory
  Historical mailing list - mark lortie
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 15:46:00 -0800
  I used to have a couple of old land rovers & the rear axles broke once in a while but it wasnt a big thing...
• Re: loose rear axle nut
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 15 Nov 2012 11:17:41 -0800
  ...loose rear axle nut NEVER tighten your axle nut with an impact driver! 1.) You can never be sure of the exact torque. 2...
• Re: Clicking noise/whining noise
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 28 Jul 2014 18:19:53 -0700
  ...on the transmission and drivers side axle. We replaced the entire right axle and CV joint with an new axle. That was repacked when...
• Re: towing concerns...
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Sun, 24 Oct 1999 21:01:47 -0400
  ...Get a 12pt socket tool and remove the drive axles. Seriously, this takes all of 20 to 30 minutes. Then you can tow your...
• Re: CV drive axle, 89 auto
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 23 Aug 2009 22:38:15 -0400
  ...Volks Cafe has the drive axle and CV for about $90 per > side + another $20 for hardware. They state that these are made in...
• 930 drive axles
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Thu, 15 Aug 2013 22:52:10 -0400
  Does anyone know of a vendor for the 930 automatic drive axel conversion besides GW They are out of stock and I'm not...
• Re: Removing CV from axle shaft?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 21 Sep 2003 20:43:14 -0500
  ...drive the CV inner race off the shaft. Use at least a 1/2 inch bar about half as long as the axle. I...
• Stub Axle - Service and Bearing Replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 08:59:42 -0600
  When I replaced my CV's, I noticed on the right stub axle there was an accumulation of grunge in one spot that appeared...
• Re: Choosing Tires for 15" Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Hubert Wetekamp
  Sun, 2 Apr 2000 12:48:09 +0100
  ...I drive during the summertime up to 10,000 miles per year. On the front axle, I have 215/65R15 and on the rear...
• Re: loose rear axle nut
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:55:32 -0500
  NEVER tighten your axle nut with an impact driver! 1.) You can never be sure of the exact torque. 2.) You can strip the...
• Re: CV boots again.
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli3
  Sun, 16 Jul 2023 06:20:29 -0400
  ...last yet?=20 > > Or is there anyone selling an automatic driver side Axle with boots and = > joints ready to install? Then I can have...
• Used parts wanted for '81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dan Burgos
  Thu, 23 Jul 1998 20:33:59 -0400
  ...I'm looking for an axle stub for my '81 Westy. Just want to clarify...I don't need the drive-shaft axle, I...
• Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Mon, 1 Jun 2015 08:42:33 -0700
  ...axle nuts on both side of the Westy. The passenger side was exceptionally hot. I couldn't hold on to it. The drive side...
• Re: <syncro> CV boots/COMPLETE AXLES FS!!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 Feb 1998 06:25:41 -0800
  Listees, With the discussion of Syncro Boots, CV Joints etc I thought I would post that I have 10 NEW OE axles for sale...
• Re: help. noise from the rear/ CV Joint
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 24 Jun 2000 17:47:05 +1300
  ...noises as you drive along they probably need attention. My mother's 75 Scirocco broke a noisy CV once. Outer axle-end dropped down...
• Re: removing rear axle nut
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 28 Feb 2009 06:56:49 -0500
  ...Over the years, I've broken many Craftsman, Snap-On and no-name 1/2"-drive ratchet handles. Buy yourself a 3/4"-drive...
• Re: What would make you disconnect your front axle on your Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:48:47 -0400
  ...There was a vibration before the axle broke, and I wanted to make sure the driveshaft wasn't the source. I did the parking...
• Westy Weight
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sun, 25 Apr 1999 09:27:41 PDT
  ...Total weight of van rounded up - 3740# Front axle - 1700# Rear axle - 1780# Obviously the axle weight is low, perhaps because that was at...
• Re: Thump Thump Thump
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Wed, 25 Aug 1999 11:28:45 -0500
  ...Marshall Ruskin >Also check the bolts that hold the drive axles to their flanges on the >tranny and stub axles. > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Vanagon...
• Re: What would make you disconnect your front axle on your Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn MacDonald
  Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:25:00 -0400
  ...There was a vibration before the axle broke, and I wanted to make sure the driveshaft wasn't the source. I did the parking...
• Re: Big tools for your big nuts; was RE: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 22:14:32 -0500
  ...Why my rear axle nuts got > loose > > > It looks like the drive side of those sockets is hex, but it should be >> square, like...
• Re: Didn't know there was two different CV joints.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 22 Dec 2004 17:37:13 -0500
  Though I haven't replaced the CVs on the axles of my '84 automatic, I have serviced them. The left and right axles are...
• Re: CV joint boots
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 16 Aug 2021 17:03:57 +0000
  ...For us other knuckleheads, who are just drivers and far from home, having a spare axle ready to go is just short of a...
• Re: CV Experts, please help...
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sun, 19 Aug 2001 23:57:34 -0400
  ...removed the drivers side rear half axle. The joint that seemed to be in good condition (inner) came right off the axle, but the...
• Re: "Axle" wheel nut removal?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:06:51 -0800
  I have one of this axle nut installer/remover. It works well for me. Use it with a 1/2" drive ratchet or breaker...
• Torque for rear axle nuts?
  Historical mailing list - Veedub
  Fri, 1 Oct 1999 09:55:01 -0400
  ...82 Vanagon Diesel I would like to know how much I should torque down the rear axle nuts. I checked in Mitchell Online at...
• Re: CV joint boots
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Mon, 16 Aug 2021 08:28:45 -0400
  ...As for carrying a spare drive axle, for automatics keep in mind the left and right axles are different lengths. For all the single...
• Short c.v. Axles ?
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Tue, 17 Jul 2018 11:59:47 -0400
  ...is it possible the axles themselves are too short? Those axles are the rebuilt replacements he sold me - not my originals. Alternatively: is it...
• Re: Rear axle replacement advice
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Mon, 26 May 2014 13:19:36 -0400
  ...On May 25, 2014, at 11:57 PM, Geneva Saint-Amour <genevasaintamour@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > Today we broke the drivers side, rear axle. We...
• Last Call: Bus Rolling Chassis in Pa for $50
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 02 May 1996 07:51:59
  ...Both have no engine, drivetrain, or interior, and some windows are removed. They have good axle beams, brake parts, suspensions, etc. The '76 actually...
• Re: CV joints
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sat, 6 Dec 1997 12:53:40 EST
  If the axles will not come out of the CV joint once you remove the C-clip _DO NOT HAMMER _ on the axle ends...
• CV/axle assembly installation trick
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 Jul 1998 01:00:31 EDT
  ...They are much much easier to torque with the driver going in at angles not quite square due to interference with the axle and...
• diff lock/limited slip axle
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Mon, 1 Dec 1997 12:15:12 -0500
  I put a lock axle in my 1986 (2 wheel drive). The trans. case was not setup for a lock axle. I had to...
• Re: Reaching the end . . .
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 10:20:15 -0500
  At 02:50 10/31/2000, Jonathan Lee wrote: > -- Needs new right-rear C/V axle (drive axle) -- biggie: $250 This is one where...
• rusty front axle
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 21 Apr 1996 19:00 EDT
  ...I got out and looked underneath and realized that the support on the drivers side of the front axle beam was totally rusted out...
• Re: rotating cvs and axles and lions and tigers and bears, Oh my!
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 15 May 2002 09:32:16 EDT
  ...Perhaps, twisting a popsicle stick while keeping track of what is the driver and what is driven would be illustrative of what's happening...
• Re: Sheared CV joints
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Mon, 26 Jun 2006 20:27:42 -0400
  ...Then, something binds in the transmission, or other driveline feature and causes the rather small rotating inertia of the axle/cv/whatnot to go...
• Re: Was: Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 8 Apr 2004 22:03:44 +1200
  ...But it's also directly over the front axle. To be midengined it would have to be behind the axle, at least the center...
• Re: Loosening Axle (rear)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:05:08 -0600
  ...BZ-6 months, PB Blaster, Drum Puller, torch, 4' cheater bar w/ 3/4" drive, whatever it takes On Jul 19, 2011, at 2...
• Re: Torque for rear axle nuts?
  Historical mailing list - Southard
  Fri, 1 Oct 1999 15:07:45 -0400
  ...Bentley, 42.4, says: "During repairs on vehicles prior to VIN 25ZBH119362, install new sleeves and axle nuts and torque nuts to 500 Nm...
• Cluch housing removal on a syncro
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Thu, 26 Mar 1998 18:25:15 -0800
  ...tranny without removing the driveshafts (and thus marking the depth of axle flanges, I believe it was the axle flanges, and the like). I...
• Noisy Axle shaft...85 GL
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Mon, 29 Aug 2005 15:02:45 -0400
  ...Upon further pushing and shoving, it seems that there is play on the driver's side axle shaft that allows it to move inward...
• Re: Short c.v. Axles ?
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Tue, 17 Jul 2018 15:50:59 -0400
  ...is it possible the axles themselves are > > too short? Those axles are the rebuilt replacements he sold me - not my > > originals. > > > > Alternatively: is it...
• Re: Short c.v. Axles ?
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Tue, 17 Jul 2018 12:49:12 -0700
  Few know this but early vans like 82 used longer axles. The difference isn't great but real. This is documented in VW parts...
• Re: loose rear axle nut
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Sun, 18 Nov 2012 18:42:42 -0800
  ...I've broken many 1/2" drive ratchets and breaker bars doing Beetle >> 36mm axle nuts to 235 ft/lbs and bought 3/4...
• Re: "Axle" wheel nut removal?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:32:15 -0500
  ...They have a 1/2" square drive, and I've twisted those clean off trying to remove axle nuts.
• Re: Outer CV Joint
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Thu, 11 May 2000 10:19:40 -0600
  ...I already have the joints, otherwise I would just replace the entire axle. The question is do I have to take off the hub...
• Re: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
  Historical mailing list - M. Jade
  Sat, 12 Jun 2010 07:36:38 -0700
  ...The main risk is that the drive axles will no longer be able |to power the wheels reliably, or that the nut itself might...
• Was Shearing Axles... now, Axle shafts for Sale?
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Fri, 30 Jun 2006 23:42:00 -0400
  Does anyone have a pair of MT axle shafts they are willing to sell? I don't need the joints unless they are fairly...