Date:         Mon, 4 Jul 2005 01:25:41 -0700
Reply-To:     Otmar <otlists@EVCL.COM>
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From:         Otmar <otlists@EVCL.COM>
Subject:      Automatic Trans Axles for 5 speed? (right side)
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Hello fellow Vanagonauts,

I'm in need of some axles that are about 3/4" longer than stock. This
is since the Porsche 915 center section is about 1.5" narrower than
the Vanagon 091.
Yes, I've got 5 speed fever and am trying it out with the TDI. :)

I seem to recall that the right axle of a AT Vanagon is extra long.
Does anyone know by how much?

If that fails, I guess I can make CV spacers on the lathe but that
sounds like a lot of work and I have these allergies around hard
labor plus I'm slow on the lathe.

Or I think I could buy Sway away axles ($$$), or splice these with
some tubing and a MIG welder, but I worry that may not be strong
enough. I've done it successfully on "reality" TV but they were
hollow Rabbit axles.

Oh, btw, I answered my previous question: Diesel starters do Not fit
Porsche transaxles. Shucks. It does look like AT starters may fit.

Thanks!
(I'm taking pictures and do hope to update the web site once it's running)
--
  -Otmar- (a VanagonNut)
82/86 Stretch Vanagon Westfalia GTI. "Power of two" Soon to be TDI.
http://www.evcl.com/vw
1 914 EV, 1 Insight Hybrid