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Subject:Re: Use of standard CV axles on an automatic
From:Zoran Mladen
Date:Mon, 15 Dec 2014 21:48:57 -0700
Only for one.  One side of the auto is the same size as both 4 speeds.  One side is shorter...you will need to swap cv joints onto that shaft.

Z

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> On Dec 15, 2014, at 19:23, David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET> wrote:
> 
> At 06:21 PM 12/15/2014, Stuart wrote:
>> I have a 1986 Vanagon Westfalia GL 2.1 L 2WD automatic.  I have a mechanic friend who has rebuilt some CV-axles that were removed from a standard Vanagon.  Can CV axles from a standard Vanagon be used use on an automatic Vanagon?
>> StuartOttawa, ON
> 
> In other words you'll have to pull the joints off and put them on your shafts.
> 
> Yrs,
> d