Date:         Wed, 12 Jan 2000 11:41:44 -0800
Reply-To:     Tim King <tking_ms@MSN.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Tim King <tking_ms@MSN.COM>
Subject:      Fw: Sycnro Driveshaft U-joint removal?

I tried to send this to one the Syncro list but it bounced. Maybe I'll have
better luck with Gerry?
----- Original Message -----
From: Tim King <tking_ms@msn.com>
To: <Syncro@onelist.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2000 3:27 PM
Subject: Driveshaft U-joint removal?


> Hey folks... Any tips on getting the U-joint off the driveshaft? Shaft is
> out and I have the new joint I'm dying to get it in.
>
> I did one end of the shaft using a lug bolt, big clamp, drift, and about
> three hours of my free (ha ha) time. Going in was easy with the very large
> (20" throat) C-clamp method. However for the rubber damper end of the
shaft,
> I don't want to take any chances removing the joint with the drift (or my
> limited supply of time). Any advice appreciated.
>
> BTW, I got weasler joints for about $30 a pop (locally; they actually
quoted
> 17, then shafted me when I picked them up, but that's another story). I
> found the same ones via and internet supplier for $14.11/ea. Once I get
the
> final end in and road test it I'll post the part numbers (again -- I
> actually got them from the archives).
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tim King
> Seattle, WA
> 87 Syncro/2 Westy
>
>