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Re: triple square axle bolts information for newbie
Historical mailing list - dylan
Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:05:39 -0800
...Came time to swap out my drive axles, as they had started to make noise and I am (like many) restoring a unknown condition...
Re: loose rear axle nut
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 18 Nov 2012 20:59:52 -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: Source for reliable axle assemblies
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Fri, 9 Jan 2015 17:28:43 -0600
...This way the least used wear surfaces of the joint get used when you drive foreword and there is a good chance the axle...
towing my van
Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
Wed, 11 Oct 2006 11:05:45 -0700
Hey I'm planning on flat towing my Syncro about 3000 miles, with the driveshaft and both rear axles removed. Opinions on how much...
Re: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sat, 12 Jun 2010 08:35:23 -0500
...Years ago I had a problem with one of my axle nuts loosening up and I could not figure out why. I even replaced...
Re: Wheel bearings
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 22 Feb 2000 10:07:31 -0800
...After removing the axles, you must remove the brake drum and hub (rent an electric impact driver and socket to save yourself much aggravation...
Re: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
Historical mailing list - M. Jade
Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:26:52 -0700
Thanks for everyone's suggestions for the axle issue I am having. I finally have a chance to take the axle apart to check...
Re: Where do I place the floor jack ?
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Sat, 2 Sep 2000 11:21:31 -0700
> Haynes page REF-5 says to place a block of wood on the floor jack and > lifting under 'the rear axle final drive casing...
Re: Towing an Automatic Vanagon. Cutting the drive axles?
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:34:43 -0700
...What if i just cut off the drive axles? > I don't need them.... > If the front wheels were up, the problem at hand...
Re: CV boots again.
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sun, 16 Jul 2023 15:19:36 +0000
...actually last yet? > > Or is there anyone selling an automatic driver side Axle with boots and > joints ready to install? Then I can have...
Re: Rear Axle Nut ~Man that's big!!
Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
Sun, 29 Jul 2012 08:56:01 -0400
...Years ago I was trying to remove the axle nut from > my '74 Super Beetle vert using a 1/2 drive and 4' cheater...
Re: Stub Axle - Service and Bearing Replacement
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 4 Feb 2004 06:36:25 EST
...The big nut must be removed to get the stub axle out. Once the nut is removed and the CV drive axle is removed...
Re: CV Service and Repair Rates
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 8 May 2009 02:42:44 -0500
...And changing out a CV once the axle is out is a very easy task. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Michael Sullivan wrote...
Re: Rear axle torque specs?
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Mon, 1 Jun 2015 14:57:16 -0400
...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: clutch replacement - anything else while I'm in there?
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Fri, 4 Feb 2005 13:53:16 -0500
...If you need more space, just unscrew 1 drive axle, trany side. http://www.benplace.com/images_westfalia/inside_drive_shaft.jpg Now you...
Re: CV boots again.
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 15 Jul 2023 21:04:19 -0400
...actually last yet? >> >> Or is there anyone selling an automatic driver side Axle with boots and >> joints ready to install? Then I can have...
Re: Rebuilt cv drive shaft
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Fri, 11 Apr 2003 08:50:16 -0400
...Complete New Axle Shaft - aircooled Vanagon (except Auto) 211 501 203 $123.45 (not yet on website, call to order) Complete New Axle Shaft...
Re: need input on confusing CV joints...
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 9 Mar 2006 00:00:30 -0600
...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL driver X2 rsf wrote: >Just swapped out my port side � axle due to a clicking CV joint. I was...
Re: Rear wheel bearings
Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
Mon, 3 Feb 2014 20:31:46 -0800
...I welded up a super solid axle/flange holder .....and it's better to use a 3/4 inch drive breaker bar and one...
Axle flange sloppiness
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Tue, 1 Nov 2005 17:09:20 -0800
When encountering a 4 speed transmission with one axle flange that has some side play (driver side only), but no other symptoms of problems...
Re: axle connected to hub bone?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 8 Aug 2009 17:21:02 -0700
hi, I can't actually say for sure if it's safe to drive without the circlip in place. It's possible that the...
Re: loose rear axle nut
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 18 Nov 2012 22:23:19 -0500
...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: CV joint theory: long
Historical mailing list - jbange
Sat, 19 Mar 2005 09:03:02 -0800
>Your right rear wheel is the drive wheel and gets the most wear. The >opposing axles just freewheels 99% of the time That's...
Broken axle stub on '81 Westy
Historical mailing list - Daniel J Burgos
Sun, 19 Jul 1998 15:05:58 -0400
...You see, as I later found out, the wheel fell off because the stub axle broke in half right at the beginning of the...
Re: CV replacement questions
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Sat, 18 Jun 2011 12:50:33 -0700
...The boots that go over the axles seem a bit small. Axle diameter is 1.073" for the left or driver's side and...
Re: loose rear axle nut
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:01:15 -0800
...On 11/15/2012 10:55 AM, Mike B wrote: > NEVER tighten your axle nut with an impact driver! > 1.) You can never be...
Re: Harbor Freight 3/4" drive breaker bar?
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:28:22 -0400
...They have a selection of large sockets for axles, not sure about the drive size or if they have the breaker bar. Edward
Re: loose rear axle nut
Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
Sun, 18 Nov 2012 20:57:18 -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: Weigh your Westy...
Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
Tue, 4 Jun 2002 22:20:00 +0000
...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: Flipping Axles to Maximize CV Joint Wear
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 17 Mar 2013 16:23:16 -0700
...OR swpping side-to-side and flipping-end-to-end will get the 'reversed drive' result. Nice. I always put the healthier CV's...
Re: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sat, 12 Jun 2010 07:46:56 -0400
...The main risk is that the drive axles will no longer > be able to power the wheels reliably, or that the nut itself might...
Re: Call for .. Actual Vehicle Weight info / all years
Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
Tue, 22 Mar 2005 09:40:11 -0500
...If known > Rear Axle .. If known > Total Vehicle Weight .. > > Please Indetify load Comments .. > > Example > > all fluids full: gas, propane, water > driver in front > one...
Re: Loosening Axle (rear)
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:33:03 -0500
...drive > breaker bar and the proper socket. My brilliant idea is to lift the van's > corner, put the socket onto the axle nut...
Re: syncro driveline universal joints
Historical mailing list
18 Sep 96 11:08:34 PDT
I recently got a quote from the VW dealer for an axle for my '80. For a new axle (complete with 2 CV's...
Re: Removing the axle shafts (was: Towing a Vanagon)
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Sun, 4 Jan 2009 14:05:27 -0500
...Removing the axle shafts (was: Towing a Vanagon) What is wrong with towing it with the rear wheels on the dolly and the steering...
Re: towing concerns...
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Sun, 24 Oct 1999 11:19:08 -0500
...Why not tow it with the rear end on dollies? Every tow truck driver here in Manitoba has them by law- perhaps I am...
Re: Short c.v. Axles ?
Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
Tue, 17 Jul 2018 10:49:46 -0700
...is it possible the axles themselves are > too short? Those axles are the rebuilt replacements he sold me - not my > originals. > > Alternatively: is it...
Q.about Front Syncro Axle Removal (longish)
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Tue, 15 Feb 2000 10:34:05 -0800
...It shouldn't be that hard, cause all the front wheel drive cars (Rabbit/jetta/etc.)have similar axles and bearing. I'm assuming...
Re: Rear axle nut socket
Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
Fri, 4 Jul 2003 06:38:41 -0500
...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: CV Experts, please help...
Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
Sun, 19 Aug 2001 19:09:43 -0700
...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: Tire trivia
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 22 Mar 2005 20:00:22 -0500
...the axle is less producing a slightly lower overall final drive ratio. The reverse is true for fully inflated tires (larger axle to ground...
Re: NAPA - Syncro axles $82/ - any good?/reply
Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
Fri, 11 Sep 1998 19:07:15 PDT
...But that's just the joints, not the boot kits or driveshaft. So $82 per axle does sound suspiciously low. But hey, with a...
Re: Rear wheel axle nut torque
Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
Sun, 15 Aug 1999 13:52:47 -0700
Before I got my current Ingersoll-Rand 1/2" drive air wrench, which merrily installs and removes every 46mm axle nut I've come...
Re: CV Joints[via LSMTP - see www.lsoft.com]
Historical mailing list
Wed, 19 Nov 1997 15:17:16 -0500
...It requires a vice to put the axle in and something pop the clip off with (special tool or screwdrivers). To remove the CV...
Syncro CV's/ Complete axles....
Historical mailing list
Fri, 11 Sep 1998 06:45:19 -0700
...It is common that the drivetrain will bind or "Lockup" when turning sharp due to the manner in which the Syncros' function? In the...
Re: rear axles nut
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 18 May 2002 12:56:09 -0400
...Hung wrote: >Reading the thread about the 46 mm rear axle nut... > >I bought a tool for the rear axle nut. The tool is...
Re: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 13 Jun 2010 13:55:46 -0700
...I was thinking about how properly torqued rear axle nuts could loosen up, even if tightened properly .. and thought of the stub axle threads...
Re: 1985 Vanagon 2 WD - rear axle nut
Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
Fri, 6 May 2005 09:10:24 -0400
...Instead of the 3/4" drive, you can also use a BF pipe wrench directly on the socket. We have one about 30" long...
Re: CV joint boots
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:31:02 +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...
Broken front drive shaft.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 5 Mar 2001 00:53:04 -0500
Hey, all they talk about different drive shafts for the Syncro's. Well, I have now seen a broken front shaft. Of course it...
Broken front drive shaft.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 5 Mar 2001 00:53:04 -0500
Hey, all they talk about different drive shafts for the Syncro's. Well, I have now seen a broken front shaft. Of course it...
Re: replacement cv/axle assembly
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 11 Feb 2008 22:15:48 -0600
...on the axle, so you don't gain much there by having someone else do it. Good Luck, John Rodgers Driver, 88 GL with...
Re: I rather drive the Vanagon
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Mon, 9 Jun 2014 15:05:12 -1000
...aka ;jim lahey' - Scott ) <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote: > >> oddly, amazingly ..their is more weight on the front axle than on the >> rear ( drive ) axle !!
Re: CV joint boots
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 17:03:19 -0400
...EMPI complete axle: >>> >>> >> https://www.gowesty.com/product/axle-cv-driveshaft/3737/drive-axle-rear-m-t- >>> >>> This type of axle ships dry? i...
Rear axle stub shaft/bearing question
Historical mailing list - Howard Fleming
Fri, 28 May 1999 06:43:30 -0500
I had to remove the right hand rear drive shaft from my Vanagon due to 3 cv bolts shearing off, and needed to make...
Re: Harbor Freight 3/4" drive breaker bar?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 22 Jul 2011 10:06:30 -0700
...2" drive (from Harbor Freight, actually) > trying > >> to loosen the axle nut, so now I am going to get a 3/4" drive like...
Re: shivering van.....
Historical mailing list - neil
Sat, 5 May 2007 19:51:11 -0700
...and had the axles out. I > will post a review of all this later. Now to the problem. > > the drive went fine for the...
Well. THAT wasn't a pain or anything!
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sun, 10 Apr 2011 17:24:15 -0700
...Even so, if the axle slid to the driver side, the flap would still hang. I don't understand what prevents the axle from...
Re: Frozen axle nuts
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 16 Nov 1998 18:42:07 -0500
...John Rodgers * EMC.Ver #2.5.02 ] -- Todd Last wrote: > If your axle nuts are frozen.........!!>> Try some Marvels Mystery Oil (Not the top...
Re: Tires again!
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 29 Jul 2011 18:38:21 -0500
the pressure required according to VW is unequivocal, and is stated on the placard inside the driver's door. For the given tire sizes...