Well, that is discouraging news.  At least GoWesty sells both Left and Right for auto transmissions, even if they are Chinese copies.  Here's the thing:  if difficult to source proper parts now, think about how difficult it will be to source parts 5 or 10 or 15 years from now?  I know...kind of a kick in the gut.  That's why I keep saying, get 'em while you can.  The Vanagon Parts Store is gradually closing shop.  Miracles do exist though; but these enterprises always go back to the fundamental premise:  the law of supply and demand.

    On Tuesday, August 17, 2021, 01:42:53 PM PDT, 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.
> 
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> Neil n
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> VE7TBN
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> 1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt
> 
> 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8
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> VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
> 

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