Hello,

I would say that driving w/o the driveshaft is fine...I did for many
miles on my syncro..not by choice because it was broken but I went to
AK with it only in for 3k and the other 10k or so without it....also
the summer before I drove for about 10k without the driveshaft....I'd
say its a good idea to bring it with you but you shouldnt need it in
for too much of your travels.

Tim G
own:
84 wolfsburg(222k body(66k engine))
77 toyota chinook(for sale 2900/obo)(92k)
ex:
87 gl syncro(blew tranny at 181k)~Alaska~
84 ford ranger
87 dodge colt

>From: Malcolm Stebbins <Malcolm.Stebbins@MSVU.CA>
>Reply-To: Malcolm Stebbins <Malcolm.Stebbins@MSVU.CA>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Syncro and Long Trip w/o Front Drive Shaft?
>Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1999 19:12:46 -0300
>
>I am planning a long trip - Nova Scotia to Arizona - and back this
>summer.  I have no plans for needing the 4WD except for maybe 2
>weeks in Arizona and New Mexico.    My questions are:
>
>1)  would you recommend removing the front drive shaft for the trip
>    (I can carry it with me and reinstall if/when I need it).
>
>2)  Any damage in driving long periods w/o the front drive shaft?
>    (my goal is to save the wear and tear on the VC and drive shaft
>    if not needed)
>
>Yes, I have the posts about removing and re-installing the front
>drive shaft.   Thanks,  Malcolm S

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