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Subject:Re: VanagonSubaru SVX owners
From:John Bange
Date:Fri, 29 Dec 2006 09:03:16 -0800

> Maybe these dampers will help preserve
> the CV joints on the with SVX engine.

As I understand it, the problem with big engines is one of sheer strength--
i.e. the CV joints can't handle the torque. Those dampers are just big
bolt-on rubber donuts, clamped to the metal drive shaft. All they do is
reduce vibration.

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John Bange
'90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
"Staubkess bolt? I have one of those?"

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