The problem you have with doing this is that from the VW dealer none of the
service parts for the syncro driveshaft are available.  They do not sell
u-joints, nor do they sell the rubber flex disc that you need to rebuild the
shaft.  They want you to bring in your shaft and replace it as a unit.  That
is all they have part numbers for, a new shaft or a rebuilt shaft.

I sell new u-joints for the syncro for $99 each (German) and new rubber
flexdisc for $40 (German).  These are made by OE manufacturers for VW and
BMW so the quality is high.  One things I recommend after you rebuild your
shaft is to take it to a racing shop and have the driveshaft balanced.  If
you do this you should be no problem doing your own shaft.  We are also
toying with the idea of rebuilding shafts here at Van-Again.  We are
thinking about selling them for $350 rebuilt/exchange needed (we would need
your old shaft as a core.  Let me know if you are interested.

Thanks,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
http://www.vanagain.com
Phone: (856)-327-4936
Fax: (856)-327-2242

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Ki
Sent: Saturday, November 16, 2002 5:23 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: syncro ujoint replacement.

looks like i'm going to have to replace my ujoints as the driveshaft has
started getting pretty noisy at around 40mph.  i'm kind of confused as
tothe process.  can i just take it to my mechanic and have him deal with
it?  what is rolling your own?  i'd like to use vw oem parts.  also what
would be the entire cost of getting this done including labor?

thanks.
ki