Wow! 

When I started this thread I had no Idea about all the new info out there.  Also, the great ideas. 

Having a Automatic I don’t think carrying the full assembly will work.  I would have gotten it to make fixing mine easier for me and a helper. 

I’m tempted now to keep my ears open for quality CV join, maybe even original used and a boot kit just to keep on hand for another emergency.  I’ve had a boot fail now three times since 2014. And not a lot of miles on the van.  One happened between the time it was replaced and arrived home about 70 miles from garage.

Today, we replaced the boot with a new but low budget one that a friend had on his shelf.  I need the van now and the ones I ordered will take forever to get here.  

So, I’ll be revisiting this job again I’m sure. 

Keep the great info coming.  And, fingers crossed I  don’t start traveling with a CV boot kit and extra joint in my spare tire emergency parts kit.
Already have belts, fuel pump, rescue tape, fuses, and ignition switch.

Eric Caron 

> On Aug 17, 2021, at 4:42 PM, Mark Belanger <mbelanger@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> For us automatic drivers, the GKN part isn't right, as it is manual only.
> 
> Unfortunately, they don't don't appear to carry the part for automatic
> transmissions.
> 
> 
> -MB
> 
> On Tue, Aug 17, 2021 at 1:27 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
> wrote:
> 
>> Just for clarification, the axle assembly I bought was the one OlRiverRat
>> (Dean in New Mexico) suggested:
>> https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/GK-251501203GX
>> NOT the Chinese version from GoWesty.
>> 
>> Yes, with tax and shipping it was $150 US.  Sucks that you Canada guys
>> have to go through all that stuff with customs and whatnot.
>> 
>> Yes, package says GKN; built in Spain; I think that is OK.  Time will
>> tell.  But like I said, I hope to never have to use it.  But in a pinch, I
>> think it will get me back home to San Diego.  Or some other Vanagon guy on
>> the side of the road.  (So long as he has a 4 speed tranny.)
>> 
>> 
>>    On Tuesday, August 17, 2021, 01:04:06 PM PDT, Alistair Bell <
>> albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
>> 
>> Richard,
>> 
>> It’s a great deal on the axle. I’m really tempted but with shipping,
>> exchange, and customs … it’s more money here. I do have a used axle made up
>> . Used to carry it , now I don’t, I should  again…
>> 
>> Alistair
>> 
>>> On Aug 17, 2021, at 12:11 PM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
>> wrote:
>>> 
>>>  FedEx just delivered axle assembly to my front porch, right on time.
>> Yes....this axle is packed full of grease....and has that distinctive "one
>> of a kind" smell; if you've dealt with CV Joints, you know what I'm talking
>> about.  Now, time for some heavy duty plastic bags and heavy duty Zip-ties
>> to secure under Vanagon chassis where hopefully it will sit for decades.
>> Might save me, or another Vanagon brother, I am happy I bought it.
>>> 
>>> 
>>>   On Tuesday, August 17, 2021, 11:25:07 AM PDT, Neil <
>> musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Looking at the GW image of an EMPI complete axle:
>>> 
>>> 
>> https://www.gowesty.com/product/axle-cv-driveshaft/3737/drive-axle-rear-m-t-
>>> 
>>> This type of axle ships dry? i.e. can grease be effectively packed
>>> into every "nook and cranny" using just a putty knife or similar?
>>> 
>>> Neil.
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On 8/16/21, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ..... I will secure the assembly under my Vanagon....and hope I will
>> never need it.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> --
>>> Neil n
>>> 
>>> VE7TBN
>>> 
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>>> 
>>> 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8
>>> 
>>> VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
>>> 
>> 
>> 
> 
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