Sounds a little fishy.

Is it packed with Moly yet? I'd pack it, then see how it moves. It
should be REALLY snug when new, but you shouldn't have to force it. Lack
of lube could be the issue.

Developing business and guiding change since 1996,

G. Matthew Bulley
Bulley-Hewlett
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-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf
Of Will Morris
Sent: Friday, August 16, 2002 9:32 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: CV joint question

I am about to install a new inboard CV joint. The new joint I got
from VW is incredibly tight/stiff, MUCH more than my old one. To get
the inner bearing retainer to move at all I have to press super hard
with both thumbs.

I've repacked old joints before, but this is my first new one. Is
this stiffness normal for a new joint? Does it loosen up over time?

thanks,

Will