Caveat Emptor of course When I finally got to my shafts just recently, they were both rotten One, was just worn, and factory original, the other was a rebuild (still had tag when I pulled the motor a while back) and was probably the one the prev owner replace shortly before he sold it to me, I recall him mentioning something about that..the bear chases were cracked missing chunks et al on outer and the inner looked just as beat as the 20 yo fact original admittedly this was about 65k after replacement, so not the end of the world, but low bidders do cut corners, and replacing a shaft in the middle of the outback could be a cherished memory for years to come...probably not an issue but I recall someone here once giving a quote that was something like "The joy of low price will not outlast the pain of a bad job" I probably paraphrase, but that's the gist of it. JT Tromper 1982 Dieselfant II "The Manatee"
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Rico Sapolich Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2002 9:43 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Remanufactured engines & Halfshafts (AutoZone)
In a message dated 4/14/02 10:32:58 AM, rogers23@OPTONLINE.NET writes: << As an example, remanufactured half-shafts, (made by CCI or CCT, I don't know the name, but perhaps some of you do) are 80 or 90 dollars depending on what you are getting, since they carry shafts for front and rear on the Syncro and also the 2WDs. They have a lifetime warranty. I spent almost that much for one new CV joint from the Bus Depot and I had to spend a bunch to get it pressed on the shaft too. >> Craig, If it is too sounds too good to be true, it isn't. With that in mind, I just called Autozone and I was surprised to find out that you did not exaggerate in the least. Halfshafts for a Syncro, front or rear, are $79.95 with a lifetime (!) warranty and 2 day delivery. Thanks, Craig. It seems I have been cruising right past the local Autozone for no reason. Rich |
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