So far, several others have tried this.  To my knowledge, all developed vibrations
within 1,500 miles or so.  there was never any update on whether they were able to
sort out the problem, although i know their first efforts at a fix failed, too.
(Bud, are you out there???) Let us know how your experience turns out.
steve

David Marshall wrote:

> Sounds really great!  Do you have part numbers of the pieces they used to
> do the job?
>
> At 11:24 14/04/1999 EDT, \(Christopher j.  Pierce\) wrote:
> >Hey VOlks,
> >
> >I had the U-joint Blues on my syncro, and I was hesitant to do the "exchange"
> >with VW. Cause I'm Cheep..    Then a thought ran through my mind, If VW is
> >rebuilding them Why cant I??
> >      So I did some research with the Drive axle off of the Van, I went to
> >the local Tractor parts supplier to start, I compared there U-joint's with
> >the VW joint and I found the same part used for A domestic tractor. So I had
> >a good solution Only problem was pressing out the old one,and pressing in the
> >new with precision. a real pain in the butt, and should be done by some one
> >who does this all the tiime.
> > So I called the local Mack truck parts and service. No problem's they had
> >the same part and they could do it in one afternoon, both Joints with greese
> >fittings and they will balance the shaft as well. Excellent...... Total
> >Damage.. 150.00USD
> > Now thats a bargain I thought and this axle has greese fittings for longer
> >life.
> >
> >Hope that this help others.
> >
> >Chris
> >87 4x4 1/2 Camper
> >75 westy
> >71 westy
> >87 4x4 parts
> >
> >
>
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