I put like 2 hrs of sweat and tears installing that washer. but got it on. PITA.. it does keep the slack out I think. Joe -----Original Message----- From: William <william@IDZYN.COM> Sent: Sep 10, 2004 6:49 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: CV joint boot kit - what to do with the large washer? Now I've heard it all - A Westy with a Dishwasher!? Golly ha Wm in RoaVa -----Original message----- From: Eric Zeno vw4x4@FYI.NET Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2004 09:11:47 -0400 To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: CV joint boot kit - what to do with the large washer? > If you mean the dished washer this should go on the axle before the Joint. > I have found these missing on many axles. Not sure it is readly needed. > Obviously there to ensure a tight fit. > > Eric 86-VW4x4 > vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro > Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler > 92-Jetta GWC > www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm > > On Fri, 10 Sep 2004, Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN) wrote: > > > I just received two new CV joint boot kits for my '84 Westy from the Bus > > Depot. They came with a large spring type washer that I do not know what > > to do with as none of these were on my Westy when I took the CV joints off. > > Anyone know? > > > > Pascal > > '84 Westy > > |
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