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Subject:T3 crash testing RE: loose rear axle nut
From:Pat
Date:Sat, 17 Nov 2012 10:39:00 -0500

I've seen this video many times, but this was the first time I noticed the
instrument cluster flying out at 1:48.  Even the plastic shielding on top is
visible:)

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Stuart MacMillan
Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2012 12:46 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: loose rear axle nut

Yes, replace all of the parts!   This is what can happen if a rear wheel
falls off at 65 mph (FF to 1:34): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGKlWqSadlQ

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