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Re: Alternative Steering Wheels
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Thu, 3 Oct 2002 16:19:30 EDT
...But then you'll be reducing the effectiveness of the splines to hold the wheel in. I don't know if any other makes...
Re: Power Steering Rack Question
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:19:07 -0700
...Everyone knows that you adjust that by the splines where the steering wheel goes on the steering shaft. but what if the best you...
Re: HOW TO make other vw model steering wheels fit the VANAGON (G TI, Scirocco, etc
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Thu, 12 Jun 2003 19:58:41 -0700
...took the vanagon steering wheel off, it bolted on - the splines matched up, but like the MK1 Scirocco wheel, it didnt go all the...
Sudden shift linkage outage
Historical mailing list - Gene P
Sun, 20 May 2018 14:34:20 -0700
...I drove home that way and facing a busy weekend, just did quick adjustments at the stick, transaxle and guess at the splines. Got...
Re: Shifting problems -- pilot bearing?
Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
Wed, 6 Apr 2016 13:12:12 -0700
...I shortened up the shift rod by moving the front > shift rod further into the splines in the rear shift rod, but that didn...
clutch problem - internal or external?
Historical mailing list - Bruce Reimer
Wed, 10 Dec 1997 12:24:10 -0800
...I had the same type of problem on my old '73 and the middle splines in the pressure plate had worn through due to...
Re: How do I remove a wiper arm?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:08:23 -0500
...If push came to shove, I'd rotate the arm so that it shears the internal splines off, then clean out the grooves in...
Re: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
Historical mailing list - M. Jade
Sat, 12 Jun 2010 07:27:04 -0700
...The drum splines and nut threads take the first wear (easiest parts to replace), while the axle stub splines or threads would be last...
Re: Wheel stud problem
Historical mailing list - neil
Mon, 30 Oct 2006 18:23:42 -0500
...You can skip the lugnut if the > studs are already damaged. > You should be able to pull them out once the splines > are clear...
Re: Wheel stud supplier in Vancouver BC
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 1 Nov 2006 18:46:18 -0800
...They fit a little tight and I very slightly ground down the > splines to a taper before installing them. > > Mark > > neil wrote: > > > Hi. > > > > Would...
Re: Idea to Re-use Worn Wiper Arm?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 27 Feb 2014 16:49:55 -0800
...I measured the length from shoulder of wiper arm shaft (below >> splines) to end of splines and length of portion of wiper arm that...
Discovered my clutch failure reason.
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 24 May 2021 12:28:32 -0700
...So it had slipped on the splines. Hence the no clutch action. Seems, of course, the arms are now hard to find. Anyone have...
Re: LUK Clutch Kits available!
Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
Mon, 4 Feb 2002 22:44:50 -0800
...But mine comes with a little packet of grease for the splines. So neener neener!!! I like the friendly competition on the list. Much...
Re: windshield wiper nut diameter + thread pitch?
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:45:50 -0400
...You want to really clean the splines on the motor shaft. Use a wire brush in conjunction with a sharp knife and/or a...
Re: shifting anomaly ...
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Mon, 5 Oct 2015 11:05:36 -1000
...slide transaxle away from the > engine, use inspection mirror to help in applying a little lube to very end > of input shaft splines. There...
Re: AAZ swap progress
Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
Mon, 22 Jul 2013 19:20:05 -0700
...I was able to slide it in by hand within an 1/8" with > little effort after aligning the splines of input shaft and...
'86 Syncro wheel bearings(kinda long)
Historical mailing list
Thu, 27 Jun 1996 21:30:23 -0500
...Remember to clean the axle splines and use lock tight on the Axle splines. I don't recommend this job if you don't...
Re: Alternative Steering Wheels
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Wed, 9 Oct 2002 22:28:50 EDT
...The splines match. They just sit too high to contact the horn and turnsignal contacts. The Vanagon wheels have a wider mouth to allow...
Re: 82 vanagon tranny output shaft
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Thu, 26 Apr 2007 09:11:42 -0700
...shafts together and there is a collar that goes around the splines that is actually what transfers power between the 2 shafts...If the...
Re: Didn't know there was two different CV joints. - Figured Out
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 22 Dec 2004 20:46:53 -0600
...manual and automatic. >But the damn thing I have has fewer splines and won't take >the new CV. >Maybe I've got a...
The Saga Continues...Serious problems with CV reinstall
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Sun, 2 May 1999 18:33:13 -0500
...the shaft splines don't matter. that is, the >relative position of the grooves or the inner race or outer race to >the splines...
Re: Stupid Steering Wheel Question Install Replace
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 25 Jun 2011 06:45:11 -0500
...problem is getting the actual steering wheel to go on the >>> splines of the shaft, it won't even get started but I'm...
Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 11 Apr 2009 22:50:26 -0700
...road . ( this is besides just repositioning the steering wheel on the splines of the steering shaft - if that's what you need to do...
Inner CV Boot Replacement: Okie Redneck Style...
Historical mailing list - Jon Joyce
Sat, 26 Jan 2002 00:34:32 -0600
...padded with a rag to pound the inner race off the splines. (Cue banjo music). The joint was packed with some weird pale greenish...
Re: Removing CV from axle shaft?
Historical mailing list - dr
Mon, 22 Sep 2003 09:07:18 -0400
...Try not to hit the splines around the edge. Once the shaft is nearly free, take care not to drop it. dr swright@ZUIKO...
Re: Window crank hitting new front speakers
Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
Sat, 6 Jan 2007 03:01:27 EST
...use of carzy glue on the cogs to keep the plastic splines from wearing out. I burned through the first pair of spacers pretty...
Re: Wiper Shaft Stripped
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:13:24 -0700
...I took the nut and lock washer off to find that there are no splines left on the shaft. Bummer. I figured I could...
Re: CV Joint Bolts
Historical mailing list - George Wietor
Tue, 29 Aug 2000 16:28:35 -0700
...Do NOT be tempted to use a Torx bit on the splines bolts. A vw mechanic suggested tapping the bit into place to seat...
Re: Rear hub tightness
Historical mailing list - westydriver
Tue, 12 Nov 2002 17:19:32 -0700
...Apparently they were having trouble with people > rounding > off the splines or some such. > > david > > >> Stan >> >> On Tue, 12 Nov 2002 14:10:02...
Re: Sounds Like a Bad CV joint? Keeping the old shaft.
Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
Mon, 17 Feb 2014 11:49:43 -0500
...3 months you will not be able to put the good lobro cv joints on the Chinese axle, the splines don't match up.
Re: syncro - front cv joint r&r
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:18:14 -0700
...if the splines are not stuck or rusted. and I think you have to undo at least a tie rod end .... and maybe even...
Re: CV axle help for early m/t Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
Fri, 6 Dec 2019 10:08:05 -0500
...it is normal for the CVs to sometimes slide on the splines. Thank you, good to know this is normal. > You may want to...
Re: CV Joint separation from axle shaft
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Thu, 25 Nov 1999 12:53:38 -0800
...a >drift seems formidable. > It depends upon the condition of the splines. If a sleight burr has worn into them, a press may be...
Re: No gears
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 13 Jun 2010 15:42:05 -0700
...on old air-cooled VW's that was common when the splines in a rear drum > stripped out ... > the axle would just spin in...
Re: My new 5-min webpage
Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
Tue, 25 May 1999 14:24:32 -0400
...How difficult was it to mate up the tranny to the flywheel during the install? Was it easy to align the shaft and splines...
Re: Front outer CV on Syncro
Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
Thu, 21 Nov 1996 07:26:27 -0500 (EST)
...The manual said to glue (thread lock) the splines in place. I would think that this would be the hardest part. Remove the center...
Re: Discovered my clutch failure reason.
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 24 May 2021 19:30:13 -0700
...Discovered my clutch failure reason. >> > >> > Oh Neil, you’re as bad as me :-) >> > >> > Nope, bug arm has splines in diff place. >> > >> > I’ll find...
Re: Discovered my clutch failure reason.
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 24 May 2021 13:26:09 -0700
...So it had slipped on the splines. Hence the no clutch action. >> > > -- > Neil n > > VE7TBN > > 1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt...
Re: hands greasy, installing trans. -- please help!!...
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Mon, 10 Mar 2003 19:19:29 -0800
...in.... > don't seem to want to go in...? maybe the splines > aren't aligning properly? everything was straight > and looked good, engine supported...
Re: Trans main shaft pulled out!
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
Thu, 4 Mar 1999 16:05:49 -0500
...If the input shaft is stuck in either the pilot bearing or clutch (check the splines) it is easy to break the stud when...
Re: No gears
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:27:17 -0400
...on old air-cooled VW's that was common when the splines in a rear drum > > stripped out ... > > the axle would just spin in...
need part suppliers numbers
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Mon, 11 Sep 95 16:08:52 EDT
...Plus the coating made it majorly hard to press onto the splines of the driveshaft. Press required, no slipping on, and I don't...
Re: Question and parts request.
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Mon, 26 Sep 2011 06:25:49 -0400
...Now, more to the problem, replacing the bearings without checking the spacer, hub, splines and nut for wear can also lead to more problems...
Re: Alternative Steering Wheels - COMING SOON!
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Sun, 6 Oct 2002 09:23:18 -0400
...But then you'll be reducing the effectiveness of the splines > to hold the wheel in. As has been noted, nobody has a correct...
Re: Install Auto transmission to final drive problem
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sun, 28 May 2006 08:26:56 -0400
...There are splines on both ends of that shaft that have to engage. Try turning the crankshaft to see if that helps them to...
Re: Window rubber trim alternatives
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 20 Jun 2004 07:10:43 -0500
...fill that void. >I'll take a look at the different splines availabe at the local >home supply megaplex. > > > >===== >Chris S.'85 Westy Camel...
Re: eurovan steering wheel
Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:54:03 +1000
...Besides I doubt the splines are compatible and then, there's the issue of the airbag in the T4 steering wheel. Maybe you'd...
Re: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 12 Jun 2010 01:35:07 -0400
...Jade, If your axle nuts aren't tight enough, the hub will slip on the axle splines and damage both of them. It sounds...
Re: eurovan steering wheel
Historical mailing list - Todd
Thu, 20 Sep 2007 09:13:06 -0700
...Maybe the early EV's had different splines that later ones? Obviously the airbag-equipped EVs would have a different setup I'd imagine...
Re: Removing CV from axle shaft?
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Mon, 22 Sep 2003 07:18:34 -0700
...I had to file the splines clean to fix the mushrooming that was keeping it from coming off. The hub seems ok after filing...
Fwd: CV axle help for early m/t Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
Thu, 5 Dec 2019 00:38:47 -0500
...where the CV boot rests, and almost no flange near the splines. When I put on the CV and spring clip, there was a...
Re: Clutch job
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 26 Jan 2001 14:47:30 -0800
...Just slide the clutch plate back and forth on the splines to get excess grease out of the grooves, wipe it off and you...
Re: winshield wiper woes
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 14 Mar 2003 11:29:54 -0500
...You forgot to mention that it's necessary to clean the splines on the shaft with a scriber or pin to get the old...
Fwd: CV axle help for early m/t Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
Tue, 3 Dec 2019 06:56:24 -0500
...where the CV boot rests, and almost no flange near the splines. When I put on the CV and spring clip, there was a...
Re: Wiper Shaft Stripped
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 20 Sep 2011 04:52:21 -0400
...clean the splines with a small sharp pick, install a new or good used wiper arm and you should be OK. When you tighten...
Oily Oily Clutch. FW O Ring Failure? and: Problem Solved? ( clutch disk hanging up )
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Tue, 29 Mar 2016 16:06:10 -0700
...There's oil or grease "spray" marks (pilot bearing area had excess grease) from clutch disk splines. OD of engine oil seal was dry...
Re: HELP!! CV Joints!!
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 31 Jan 2001 15:22:32 -0700
...The central hub of > the CV joint (that thing with splines that fits on the axle itself) > WILL NOT MOVE! The cage moves back...
Re: Rear wheel studs
Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
Thu, 13 Mar 2014 06:51:17 -0500
...From > the pics, it's the same ones most list vendors are offering now. > > The splines section on these studs are ever so slightly...
Re: First try at a trannie only pull - questions
Historical mailing list - jimt
Fri, 8 Apr 2005 16:44:50 -0600
On 4/8/05 13:36, "Warren Lail" <wlail@OU.EDU> wrote: > Reinstalling the tranny is a breeze if the splines on the input...
Re: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 24 Jun 2010 06:21:29 EDT
...Now, more to the problem, replacing the bearings without checking the spacer, hub, splines and nut for wear can also lead to more problems...