I would scrounge up all those metal plates from somewhere and put them
back in. Also, get new lock washers. They are intended for one-time use
only.

I did a safety wire routine on 68 bus one time when the bolts worked
loose. Drilled throught the bolt heads sideways, then after installation
and rorquing down, I put air craft safety wire through the bolt heads in
a tightening direction.  Never had another bolt come loose  -- until my
current van - an 88 GL. Had three bolts come loose after a repair. It
was at that point I started doing my own CV work. I figured the mechanic
that worked on it before didn't torque the things correctly. Had no
trouble since I retorqued. I prol'ly won't saftey wire the 88 simply
becasue the bolts in the trailing arms are so hard to get to. Use
loctite there.

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

neil wrote:
> Hi all.
>
> *sigh*
>
> Am repacking CV's. After cleaning/inspecting CV parts
> I found that I have only 10 metal bits (plates with 2
> holes) and 20 bolts. Some washers.
>
> My theories:
>
> - PO/mechanic didn't install all the CV parts.
>
> - I am loosing my mind as well as Vanagon parts.
>
> - Neighbours took them because they didn't like the
> "music" I was making pounding out drive shafts.
>
> or,
>
> - Gremlins took them from the greezy pile of bolts
> etc. to add to their collection of single socks.
>
> Bentley shows Synchro as having bolts/washers/metal
> pieces on front CV. Rear CV shows only bolts.
>
> I have 4 new boot kits ready to install.
>
> Given that my van had some or all of these metal
> pieces installed, can I install with bolts only?
>
> It boggles my mind that the CV's could've been working
> all this time minus a few bolts/washer/metal pieces.
>
> Is this possible?
>
> Oh and....
>
> All 4 CV outer rings are discolourd (sorta black/blue)
> 1/2 way through from inside toward out (if that makes
> sense) on each side. Are they heat damaged and in need
> of replacement?
>
> Thanks so much for any help!
>
> Neil.
>
>
> Neil Nicholson.
> 1981 air cooled Westfalia.
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