On Thu, 12 Nov 1998, John Welsh wrote:

> Derek Drew wrote:
> >
> > 1. Rear diff lock is stuck on, or... (Eric Zeno)
> > 2. Water and dirt got into the front diff and you must get it out,
> > or... (Tim Smith)
> > 3. VC somehow trashed. In this case:
> > a. Remove driveshaft while you decide what to do (duh)
> > b. Order through me a brand new VC from Germany for about $700 or
> > $800 (I am going to do a group order at some point)
>
> Derek, Tim, Eric, and Listees,
>
> Thanks for all your help.
>
>         -Diff lock is not stuck (jacked up rear wheel spins freely)
>         -Front diff is now drained & refilled, nothing looked abnormal
>         -Must be the VC. :(  I am interested in ordering one.
>
> Why should the driveshaft be removed?  What damage will be done if I
> don't?
>
> John Welsh, San Diego
> 87 Syncro Westfalia GL
> 81 Triumph TR8
     Removing the drive shaft is like unlocking a 4x4 to 2 wheel drive.
Dirving it with the V.C. locked up and the shaft in will put excess
were on the VC jionts and the tires.
                                    Eric