I happened to be carrying a spare alternator when the original began making bearing noise a thousand miles from home. While not technically “broken” it did get replaced and is now the spare for limping home next time. 

Stephen

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> On Aug 18, 2021, at 6:33 AM, Richard Smith (Smirby) <smirby@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> The great thing about carrying spare parts? You almost guarantee that that part won’t break. Sadly, it will be something else. 
> 
> :-)
> 
> Richard Smith
> smith@sfu.ca
> 
>> On Aug 17, 2021, at 1:04 PM, 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
>>> 
>>> 1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt
>>> 
>>> 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8
>>> 
>>> VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
>>>