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Re: why no VW trucks/vans
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sun, 20 Feb 2005 23:49:03 +1300
...be the drivetrain... I think the body may be Ssangyong-designed. It is FWD (yuk!) and has a live rear axle... shades of the...
Re: Rear axle articulation - syncro
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Sat, 12 Oct 2002 17:57:53 -0300
...I also drive with my front drive shaft out (most of the time) and I get no such behaviour (such that you describe) out...
Re: The most butch vanagon I've ever seen
Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
Mon, 3 Feb 2014 20:56:18 -0800
...Have you looked under a big truck with dual driven rear axles ? I think that would be super hard to do on a 2WD...
Re: Auto Tranny Axles - Problem solved
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 23 Dec 2004 11:48:43 -0600
Stan, so what are the correct measurements per the Haynes Manual?? TIA, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Chelsea, AL Stan Wilder wrote: >Replying to...
Re: Knocking noise
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 4 Dec 2004 08:25:25 -0600
...Do one axle at a time, and avoid any confusion. What this swap > will do is reverse the direction of rotation of the axle...
Re: Call for .. Actual Vehicle Weight info
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 21 Mar 2005 07:30:26 -0800
...Front axle was 1640 lbs. Rear axle was 1860 lbs. That's 47/53 with driver on board. jonathan
Re: (rear) cv joint
Historical mailing list - John Brush
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 20:42:46 -0700
...Install > axle. Also applies to other applications, front wheel drive, etc. I think it best to not clamp the boot to the axle (the...
Re: Small on Safety
Historical mailing list
Wed, 12 Oct 94 09:35:34 bst
...these axles look like they're recycled from old steam locomotives). The bus, although completely wrecked with a twisted shell and no driver's...
Re: Rear Axle replacment
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:38:01 -0700
...can swap the axles side-to-side and end-for-end ( I think that's it ) you can make them drive the other way...
Re: 87 Syncro axle help needed
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 4 Jun 2002 18:42:24 -0500
The twelve point socket heads are called Tri-Square and Its best to go buy the driver if you haven't got one. I...
RE: Flywheel removal question
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Fri, 06 Oct 1995 16:01:00 -0700 (PDT)
...3/4" drive socket onto one end at right angles. Then any 3/4" 36mm socket (46 mm for bus axle nut), and she...
Re: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:50:51 -0700
...Why my rear axle nuts got loose Thanks for everyone's suggestions for the axle issue I am having. I finally have a chance...
Re: Sounds Like a Bad CV joint?
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Fri, 14 Feb 2014 18:13:38 -0700
...I believe the only different length axles are the automatics, regardless of year. Bob Sent from DAS4X4 > On Feb 10, 2014, at 8:20...
Extra! Extra! Axle nut turns!...Read all about it!
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Mon, 1 Jul 1996 17:40:25 -0300
...Having already mangled both a 1/2" and 3/4" drive flex-heads on this axle nut, I opted for the 3/4" sliding...
Re: 1985 Vanagon suspension rehabilitation
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:09:17 -0500
...I still have my '85 Vanagon >GL and I just got a bit of a shock when I called the local frame and >axle...
Re: Why my rear axle nuts got loose
Historical mailing list - M. Jade
Sat, 12 Jun 2010 22:16:33 -0700
...The total length with a metal pipe extension of my wrench, 1/2 drive and a Craftsman socket, is about 4 feet. I weigh...
VIBRATIONS ! Not the good kind.
Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
Thu, 8 Dec 2005 11:41:24 -0500
...4 axles, 8 CV's, front diff....??????? TIA Warren C.
Re: Axle nuts the easy way
Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
Sun, 30 Jun 2002 23:41:52 -0700
...After giving it a try with torches, bars, hammers, etc., go rent a 3/4" drive electric impact wrench and socket (remember that standard...
Re: c.v. joint removal Question
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:24:01 -0800
...joint/ shaft removal and the archive did no > touch upon this. > > I have a 80 ail cooled / manuel trans that the driver side out...
FS: Auto Tranny
Historical mailing list
Sat, 30 Nov 2002 21:48:53 -0500
...it. drives good, shifts good. Located in Guelph, Ontario. I am converting my van to turbo diesel w/4 speed. Can include axles. Not...
Re: NEW Axle Shafts w/CV's NOW AVAILABLE!
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 26 Dec 2002 20:33:08 -0600
...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
Re: tool find
Historical mailing list - Mike B
Sun, 29 Sep 2013 19:50:55 -0400
...Both nut and stub axle were ruined. > That only happened once in dozens of years though. > > it's good to take things like the...
Re: Small successes first Axle in
Historical mailing list
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 14:05:27 +0000
...Today I solo removed and replaced the driver side axle. I was a bit uncertain so procrastinating . But, all done except I need to...
Re: new driveshafts for raised vanagons
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 1 Apr 2011 21:10:16 -0700
...I've found a better solution, this German made driveshaft set up.It allows extreme axle angles using stock CV joints http://www.eathen64...
Re: Clicking noise/whining noise
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Mon, 28 Jul 2014 20:23:24 -0600
...on the transmission and drivers side axle. We replaced the entire right axle and CV joint with an new axle. That was repacked when...
Why my rear axle nuts got loose
Historical mailing list - M. Jade
Fri, 11 Jun 2010 22:19:31 -0700
...According to my past experience I know it is the axle nuts that are probably loose. So I finally checked them today. Sure enough...
Re: Broken front drive shaft/picture.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 5 Mar 2001 02:06:22 -0500
...Broken front drive shaft. Hey, all they talk about different drive shafts for the Syncro's. Well, I have now seen a broken front...
Re: Broken front drive shaft/picture.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 5 Mar 2001 02:06:22 -0500
...Broken front drive shaft. Hey, all they talk about different drive shafts for the Syncro's. Well, I have now seen a broken front...
Re: driveshaft difficulties
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Sat, 19 May 2001 08:43:42 EDT
...Oh, make sure the van is not running with the locking axle knob pulled out. Rich
Re: towing my van
Historical mailing list - Ryan Miller
Wed, 11 Oct 2006 12:30:37 -0600
...towing my van Hey I'm planning on flat towing my Syncro about 3000 miles, with the driveshaft and both rear axles removed. Opinions...
Was Re: Removing the axle; Now Pinning the steering wheel
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sun, 4 Jan 2009 15:11:21 -0600
...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: 1988 vanagon noise
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 14 Oct 2014 07:44:20 -0400
Check the rear axle nuts. If loose plan to replace the wheel flange and possibly the stub axle. Dennis, From my phone. ________________________________ From: Dennis...
Clarification Re: Syncro front axle
Historical mailing list - Martin Peitz
Wed, 25 Nov 1998 16:58:34 -0600
...The rear axle flange diameter of 108 mm (part no. 094 517 285 A) was only used on the transmissions with the code letters...
Re: Shearing CV Axles constantly... What to do next?
Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
Sun, 25 Jun 2006 19:08:00 -0400
...Shearing CV Axles constantly... What to do next? I have been using NEW half shafts from the Bus Depot on all my SVX Syncro...
Small successes first Axle in
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Wed, 29 Jun 2022 20:13:50 -0400
...Today I solo removed and replaced the driver side axle. I was a bit uncertain so procrastinating . But, all done except I need to...
Re: Viscous Couplings Everywhere! (was: Silicone Syncro Oil Source *maybe*)
Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
Fri, 20 Dec 1996 14:39:22 -0500 (EST)
...One VC for each half-axle > to maintain the axle speed proportional to the driveshaft speed? This would > put a constant & heavy load on...
Noisy CV's below Zero degrees F?
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Mon, 12 Jan 2004 14:18:37 -0600
...to come from the driver's side rear axle. it was noisy the better part of the 3 mile drive to work. When it...
Re: help. noise from the rear/ CV Joint
Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
Sat, 24 Jun 2000 07:57:00 -0500
...Outer axle-end dropped down, > disconnected from the hub. A flailing axle-end at speed could cause further > damage. > > Maybe Totota CVs are just...
Re: drive from Oklahoma to Spokane, WA
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 4 Oct 2014 23:27:14 -0400
Another failure point for rear axle clicking or clunking noises is the wheel flange/hub. If not properly torqued they will move slightly until...
Re: Swing Axle Boot Leak Question Redux
Historical mailing list - --------
Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:23:59 -0500
...Swing axles were what they are called them back in pre-67 bugs.... Drive axles, or half shaft is what most call them today...
Assessing CV joints?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 6 Nov 2014 21:07:33 -0800
...to worry about the gearbox...so I replaced that axle seal, finally. The adjacent (driver's side) CV boot was full of nice blue...
Re: CV joint theory: long
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 19 Mar 2005 08:11:46 -0600
...Your right rear wheel is the drive wheel and gets the most wear. The opposing axles just freewheels 99% of the time so loose...
Re: replacing axles
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:07:52 -0700
...Kendra Calhoun" <kendracalhoun@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > When one is replacing driver side rear axle, does the passenger side have > > to be replaced as well...
Re: CV boots again.
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 17 Jul 2023 11:39:05 -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: Need input on radiator problem
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 8 Feb 2007 08:43:40 -0800
...Drive axle, inner left show wear. > -Alternator old, unknown date. > -Tranny output bushing loose (seal eas replace) > > The rad broke, and the axle broke...
Re: Nuts!...Axle Nuts!
Historical mailing list
Wed, 3 Jul 1996 19:47:07 -0500
...This next requires one large ball peen hammer (such that the round end is slightly smaller than the axle, about $35), one three or...
Re: Syncro and Long Trip w/o Front Drive Shaft?
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Tue, 13 Apr 1999 08:17:36 -0700
...With the drive line removed, the drive line would be moving *slower* relative to the front tires/axles. I have to assume that VW...
Re: Removing CV Axle Bolts
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Tue, 2 Dec 2003 08:33:16 -0800
...line of work - picking grease out of CV axle bolts, the always handy Philips screw driver for fixing the endless squeaks and rattles! David...
Re: Towing an Automatic Vanagon. Cutting the drive axles?
Historical mailing list
Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:42:08 EDT
...from now on i disconnect axles from the hub, or remove them alltogether, before towing an auto. manuals i leave in place. ************** Get fantasy...
Re: [NVC] Need advice on Passat CV joints
Historical mailing list - neil N
Thu, 3 Jul 2008 09:41:58 -0700
...I don't want to replace > both axles with after market cheap axles. Dealer price for both axles is > over $1k. I think Bus...
Re: drive from Oklahoma to Spokane, WA
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sat, 4 Oct 2014 11:08:23 -0700
...At 45 mph CV joints/axles rotate at about 9 times per second. Mark
Tales from the dark side (of loose CV's)
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 16 Jul 2007 22:39:14 -0500
...And I applied the same fix - at least on the tranny stub axle flange end of the axle. But i found that the newer...
Re: towing concerns...
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 24 Oct 1999 16:36:47 -0600
...It's the only way to fly!!! John Rodgers "88 GL Driver....most times!! EMZ wrote: > I think the Bentley state 30 miles at...
Re: Tire question..
Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
Tue, 23 Mar 1999 10:04:33 -0800
...driver's side door post. You'll see the >Gross Vehicle weight in total, and the weight on the front and >rear axles. Choose...
Re: towing concerns...
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Sun, 24 Oct 1999 11:21:09 -0400
...IF you are towing it with the front end on the ground, the tow truck driver is looking for trouble. This is a well...
Re: Weight Capacity
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 14 Nov 2004 09:43:51 -0500
...The 2 wheel drives and Syncro's have different gross vehicle weight ratings and axle ratings. These are posted in the left front door...
Re: Syncro and Long Trip w/o Front Drive Shaft?
Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
Wed, 14 Apr 1999 10:25:18 +0200
...With the > drive line removed, the drive line would be moving *slower* relative to the > front tires/axles. I have to assume that VW...
i've become a true vanagon owner [HELP!!]
Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
Tue, 15 May 2001 13:45:38 -0700
as of about 12:15 this afternoon when the passenger side rear axle sheared out of my transmission. looks like four of the bolts...
Re: Rear axle torque specs?
Historical mailing list - Ben
Wed, 3 Jun 2015 20:01:28 -0700
You drive an MG. Need I say more? ;-) BenT sent from my electronic leash > On Jun 3, 2015, at 7:24 PM, Stuart MacMillan...
Re: clunking from driver's side wheel
Historical mailing list
Tue, 25 Mar 1997 17:47:08 PST
...5>Remove rear axles w/CV joints. Repair, Repack or Replace CV's.Replace boots. 6>Remove axle stubs with wheel bearings. Also R...