Don’t trust the Chinese axles, mine failed in less than 1000 miles on a long trip.

SeanG
87 Subie Syncro 

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> On Jun 30, 2018, at 5:18 AM, Steve Williams <sbw@SBW.ORG> wrote:
> 
> A list member recommended The Motorworks in Millerton, New York, when I
> asked for a shop near my next stop.
> 
> http://www.themotorworks.biz/
> 
> I picked up my '84 Westy from The Motorworks yesterday, after they
> replaced the left rear axle for a failed outer CV joint.  Their next
> available appointment was July 13, but Alex, the owner, fit me in when
> he had a cancellation this week.  And the final bill was quite modest!
> 
> (The outer CV boot was completely torn away, so no wonder it failed.)
> 
> Alex installed a Chinese axle assembly, because I told him I needed the
> van back asap.  He was willing to rebuild my axle with a German CV
> joint, but it would have taken longer, so he worked according to my
> priorities, which is always helpful.  I'm in the middle of an extended
> road trip, so I didn't want to be stuck!
> 
> When I arrived at the shop yesterday and paid the bill, I chatted with
> Alex briefly, and when I said I'd like to take the axle with the failed
> CV joint, he grabbed the box from the dumpster.  He put the axle in the
> box and put the box inside a shipping box, so I have a nice clean box to
> carry my project until I have time for it.
> 
> Alex's shop is very busy, mostly with classic cars probably owned by
> people much more wealthy than me.  But there was at least one other
> Westy on hand.  I was grateful for the recommendation and very pleased
> with the fast and friendly service I received from The Motorworks.