Doug, I defiantely didn't have a 2" difference from my old to my new shaft
length, so that eliminates having the wrong length shaft.  Thanks for the
input.  -Blake

On 3/19/07, Doug <vanagons@cox.net> wrote:
>
> Blake,
> I've got a pair sitting in front of me now, the difference is about 2
> inches.
> Don't remember which side is longer though.
> Good hunting,
> Doug
>
>
> Blake Heinlein wrote:
> > Doug, I did compare the two shafts when I got it but I didn't measure
> > them
> > exactly. Possibly did get the wrong one. I'll check part numbers
> tongiht.
> > Thanks, Blake
> >
> > On 3/19/07, Doug <vanagons@cox.net> wrote:
> >>
> >> Blake,
> >> Did the part you receive have the part number 251 501 203, followed by
> a
> >> letter (AX, AV, or E)?
> >> The half shafts on the auto tranny are two different lengths. Maybe you
> >> got the wrong one?
> >> The right side is 251 501 204 B.
> >> Doug in CT
> >>
> >> Blake Heinlein wrote:
> >> > Hi everyone,
> >> >
> >> > I installed a new half-shaft (2 CV joints, 2 boots, and shaft) on the
> >> > driver
> >> > side of my differential on my 84' automatic. At speeds over about 45
> >> > mph I
> >> > am experiencing a hum (or vibration) that is louder than normal. It
> is
> >> > more
> >> > pronounced when sustaining speed. During acceleration and
> deceleration
> >> > it's
> >> > less noticeable. Does anyone know if this is normal when breaking in
> a
> >> > new
> >> > half-shaft? Will it go away? Do I need to return it an complain? Is
> >> > this a
> >> > installation issue? I've only put 200 miles on the new part.  Advice
> >> > appreciated.
> >> >
> >> > Thanks,
> >> >
> >> > --
> >> > Blake Heinlein
> >> > http://blakeheinlein.googlepages.com/
> >> >
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>

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