Not to be a nag, and likely you know this. But....

If you are missing any of the serrated washers ( I assume they were
factory installed on all Vanagons) they might be worth ordering.

I lost a few when I installed new CV's. The dealer had some, but IIRC,
I might have installed a few "normal" thin flat washers on mine.

Kinda makes me nervous.... --- ;^)

Just a thought,

Neil.

On Tue, Aug 12, 2008 at 11:23 AM, miguel pacheco <mundopacheco@gmail.com> wrote:
> I have always reused these when replacing, rebuilding, etc. the CV
> Joints. This time I think I accidentally tossed them and it brings up
> this question :
> I realize they probably achieve their description, but I have the
> Syncro at a remote location, awaiting the rear axles I just rebooted
> and repacked and I will likely not have the Bolt Lock Plates in hand
> when I'm ready to throw them back on. It must be ok to run them
> without these plates for a few miles......right?
>
> --
> Gracias,
>                    Miguel
>

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