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• Re: Mechanics -- Toronto-Montreal Corridor
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Thu, 26 Jul 2012 20:55:15 -0230
  ...side of > the road; but after watching traffic on this listserv, I'm AWAKE!!! > Busted CV's, stripped splines, flaming gas hoses...) > > humbled, > gab >
• Re: Road Story to share
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 14 Aug 2012 10:08:51 -0400
  ...What are the acceptable measurements of the splines on the axle shaft? Even with that nut tightened more (not properly) there is a significant...
• Re: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 12 Jun 2010 03:31:53 -0400
  ...The wrench has to be horizontal. > So I don't feel the splines on the axle are damaged. If they're moving against each...
• Re: Cannot remove steering arm! Help!
  Historical mailing list - M.Grant
  Tue, 9 May 1995 15:29:28 +0100 (BST)
  ...head), and you could try using something like Copperslip on the splines maybe. Marcus '71 bus (no floor, no engine :() bah humbug. __ Marcus Grant...
• Re: No gears
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 18:58:24 -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...
• Re: shifter grind after swap
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 29 Sep 2004 08:42:36 -0700
  ...This is the clutch lever with the ball on the end, located by splines, attached with a circlip. The inner splines are in a...
• End of the list? Was Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 3 Jun 2015 19:39:10 -0700
  ...Even so, I think that the splines getting beaten up on axle and >> hub will be the major issue, not longitudinal wear. Ideally those...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 5 May 2014 09:34:45 -0700
  ...Aligning is even relevant with modern CV joints, > although purists supposedly match the splines so that each joint is > aligned. The problem is really...
• Re: Any tips on the last inch transmission mounting?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 14 May 2011 15:05:42 -0700
  ...You can be lined up and centred perfectly but you still need to get the splines to engage properly eh? Get down and get...
• '81 2.0L in '73 westy no fit?
  Historical mailing list - HARMON SEAVER
  Fri, 03 Feb 1995 14:55:57 -0600 (CST)
  ...Oh, it goes in, the tran shaft meshes with the clutch splines, etc. Then when I try to tighten up the four mounting bolts...
• Re: Type III trailing arm???
  Historical mailing list - VW SQUAREBACK
  Thu, 11 Apr 1996 00:46:50 -0400 (EDT)
  ...having trouble loosening the right side lower trailing arm from the splines > that hold it in. I've tried pullers, heat, air hammers, crowbars...
• Re: CV Joint separation from axle shaft-REPORT
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Mon, 29 Nov 1999 07:14:57 -0800
  ...The splines are in prefect condition. The CV joint was replaced, previously, a part of a remanufactured half shaft, and it gives indications of...
• Re: 82 vanagon tranny output shaft
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:21:50 -0400
  ...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: last call for axle cleaning suggestions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 22:19:07 -0600
  ...DO NOT sand any portion of the shaft where the splines are. After cleaning and sanding, wash off with clean solvent again to remove...
• Re: Discovered my clutch failure reason.
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Mon, 24 May 2021 17:06:28 -0400
  ...So it had slipped on the splines. Hence the no clutch action. Seems, of course, the arms are now hard to find. Anyone have...
• Transmission Modification Question
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Theodore B. Hoekman
  Fri, 20 Mar 1998 10:38:39 +0000
  ...Problem now arises, crown gears appear identical, but the pinion shaft is significantly longer, otherwise seems identical bearings, splines etc. My mechanic is suggesting...
• Re: hands greasy, installing trans. -- please help!!...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 18:01:05 -0600
  ...don't seem to want > to go in...? maybe the splines aren't aligning properly? everything > was straight and looked good, engine supported with...
• Re: installing a rebuilt power steering rack, anything to keep in mind?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Fri, 9 Nov 2001 09:29:42 -0500
  ...If its rusty, oil the splines too. Bill -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Gary Stearns...
• Re: No gears (resolved)
  Historical mailing list - pierre m d
  Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:19:05 -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...
• Re: Syncro Front Axle Removal
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sat, 14 Jun 2008 07:13:39 -0700
  ...Note that the outer joints should be loc-tited into the splines so you will need a puller to pull (pus them through. This...
• Re: Removing CV from axle shaft?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 11:28:07 -0700
  ...Try not to hit the splines around the edge. Once the shaft is nearly free, take care not to drop it. dr swright@ZUIKO...
• Allen wrenches
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 13:26:39 EST
  ...I think the fastener would look like a regular hex with little splines coming in from the corners. If someone knows anything about that...
• Re: Sounds Like a Bad CV joint? Keeping the old shaft.
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Mon, 17 Feb 2014 15:54:44 -0600
  ...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: removing main engine seal?
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Tue, 8 Jun 1999 14:23:18 -0700
  ...Used waterproof BMW grease, which doesn't go away easy, and also lubed the splines on the input shaft to the trans. Be careful...
• Re: HELP!! CV Joints!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 1 Feb 2001 00:21:28 -0500
  ...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: How to correct "vague" 4 speed shifter
  Historical mailing list - Jaime Forero
  Tue, 20 Nov 2007 21:12:40 -0600
  ...Next adjustment is the splines at the front coupling just > behind the fuel tank. The 3-4 and reverse gates are actually determined by...
• Re: CV joint BARBARIC handling info
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Mon, 22 Mar 1999 21:14:36 -0600
  ...You do have to be careful not to nick the threads or the splines (which is why he's using two hammers) but aside...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 31 May 2015 to 1 Jun 2015 - Special issue (#2015-100)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 2 Jun 2015 05:59:29 -0400
  ...parts the nut will bottom out on the end of the splines and will get to be tight at 360 ft. lbs., BUT the...
• Re: [subaruvanagon] Musing About Recent Trip - Too Long
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:17:18 -0700
  ...At the splines in the shift rod ( aft of the gas tank in 2WD vans. ) .. there is room there to change that length by...
• Re: Front Inner Syncro CV Joints Question
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 7 Feb 2001 19:42:03 -0800
  ...I think the splines are different on the "Rabbit" joints as compared to the Vanagon. David Marshall Fast Forward Autobahn Sport Tuning 4356 Quesnel...
• Re: Any tips on the last inch transmission mounting?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 14 May 2011 16:47:38 -0700
  ...We put them in 4th gear and turn the flanges the same direction while pushing to get the splines lined up in the clutch...
• Re: Clutch size?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Tue, 17 Jan 95 10:25:15 PST
  ...input shaft on the transmission in your '73 has the same splines as the later buses. OR, you may want to get an 091...
• Re: Half shaft removal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:13:52 -0700
  ...I don't like the idea of putting a lot of force sideways on the flange though - kinda rough on the splines. as for...
• Re: Suddenly nothing
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:27:37 -0700
  CV joint? Hub splines? Karl Wolz |-----Original Message----- |From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] |On Behalf Of Hector Zapata |Sent: Friday...
• Noisy rearend
  Historical mailing list - ANDREW WILLIAMS
  Tue, 5 Dec 2000 21:36:50 +0100
  ...if this is normal or not?Then I found that the splines on the axel were worn away approx 1.5-2cm from outer...
• Re: 82 vanagon tranny output shaft
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 26 Apr 2007 16:25:00 -0400
  ...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: Inner CV Boot Replacement: Okie Redneck Style...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 23:06:04 -0800
  ...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: Transmission mystery
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Fri, 18 Aug 2000 08:36:21 -0700
  ...The splines on the tranny mainshaft looked fine. As soon as it stops > raining I'll go bleed the system. Thanks for all the...
• Re: Rear wheel bearing noise?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 May 2010 11:02:43 -0400
  ...Looseness here can result in the splines in the hub wearing and making noise there. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: hands greasy, installing trans. -- please help!!...
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 16:54:22 -0800
  ...don't seem to want to go in...? maybe the splines aren't aligning properly? everything was straight and looked good, engine supported with...
• Re: HOW TO make other vw model steering wheels fit the VANAGON (GTI, Scirocco..
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Jun 2003 15:28:23 EDT
  ...if you look at the back of the vanagon steering wheel, the hole is larger BEFORE the splined part, but the splines are the...
• Re: windshield wiper nut diameter + thread pitch?
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:51:52 -0700
  ...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: loose rear axle nut
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 15 Nov 2012 05:42:56 -0500
  ...its threads and butt up agains the end of the axel splines, and the hub will still be loose and the nut will be...
• Re: Rear hub tightness
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 12 Nov 2002 16:26:55 -0600
  ...Apparently they were having trouble with people > rounding > off the splines or some such. > > david > > > >Stan > > > >On Tue, 12 Nov 2002 14:10:02...
• Running a tranny with plastic bits
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Mon, 1 Dec 1997 20:25:58 -0800
  ...the hatch, 4) how difficult is it to line up the splines on the mainshaft after getting the tranny back onto the studs from...
• Re: Synchro to 2wd
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 06:43:57 -0700
  ...The axle stub is splined and locks into the splines of the front wheel hub. If the wheel is installed you can use it...
• Re: No gears (resolved)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:57:58 -0600
  ...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: Discovered my clutch failure reason.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 24 May 2021 14:37:31 -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: Can anyone identify this syncro part?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 16:35:49 EDT
  ...The 2wd version does not have splines. Instead it has a grove for the front wheel bearings. I have one sitting in my hand...
• Re: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
  Historical mailing list - M. Jade
  Fri, 11 Jun 2010 23:39:29 -0700
  ...So I don't feel the splines on the axle are damaged. The question in my mind is is it possible the axle is...
• Re: Stripped threads in cylinder head, to fix?, now?, how?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 11:00:59 -0800
  ...Gently hammer the splines in. Let it sit until tomorrow so the Loc-tite cures. Reassemble. If you can't get a straight shot...
• Re: How to install Wiper Shaft
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 29 Mar 2007 09:54:29 -0700
  ...attaching force for the wiper arm is in the taper > and splines.A washer and locknut adds clamping pressure to the end of the...
• Re: Syncro front inner CV circlip
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Tue, 10 Nov 1998 01:09:14 EST
  ...dave >> This is really simple to seat, with the driveshaft in a vise, circlip on, find a socket that is slightly larger than splines...
• Re: Mechanics -- Toronto-Montreal Corridor (Halifax extension)
  Historical mailing list - Paul Peranteau
  Tue, 31 Jul 2012 11:50:06 -0400
  ...traffic on this listserv, I'm AWAKE!!! > Busted CV's, stripped splines, flaming gas hoses...) > >humbled, >gab Paul Peranteau John Benjamins Publishing Company Ph...
• Re: rear axle
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Feb 2012 01:47:43 -0500
  ...lbs.) or the hub splines will fail. This may also be a good time to change the transmission gear oil while your back there...
• Re: Wheel stud problem
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 30 Oct 2006 14:57:05 -0800
  ...You should be able to pull them out once the splines are clear of the hole. To install, you need a spacer such as...
• Transmission swap problems: 86 tranny onto 83 engine.
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Tue, 5 Jan 2016 11:03:51 -0800
  ...I think I'm far enough away that the input shaft has not even started into the clutch disc splines; the fresh grease I...
• Re: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
  Historical mailing list - Fillmore West
  Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:56:54 -0600
  ...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: Light for synchro
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Dec 1995 20:01:47 -0500
  ...The reason for these delays is that the locking mechanism needs to wait until splines in the differental line up in order to engage...
• Re: input shaft (again)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 22 May 2003 11:19:51 -0700
  ...The sleeve has splines on the inside that slide over the shaft AND an inner shaft. The sleeve bridges a joint where the input...