Turns out the axles and CVs were just the wrong part--the CVs were larger in
diameter and took larger bolts than the Vanagon ones.

Lesson learned: Don't squirrel away parts unless you're absolutely sure they
are the correct ones for your application!

-Mark

On Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 5:36 AM, Mark McCulley <markmcculley@gmail.com>wrote:

> I'm in the process of installing a pair of new rear half axles in my '87
> syncro. I purchased the axles (with CVs) years ago from Bus Depot
> and squirreled them away until now. I believe they were sold as OEM NOS but
> I can't be sure about that at this point. Anyway, it turns out the axles
> themselves are about 0.5" shorter than the original axles. Now I'm wondering
> if I have the correct part. Anyone have a similar experience with new (not
> rebuilt) half axles?
>
> -Mark
>