----- Original Message ----- From: "Kim Brennan" <kimbrennan@MAC.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2006 10:52 PM Subject: Nutz...
>> This time I sheared the axle cleanly on the left rear (inside). > 'Tis a dangerous thing to have lots of power in a Vanagon.... > >
Gunned it in what gear? If I gun mine in first I have to shift in about two seconds. Maybe it's a gradual metal fatigue thing. Do you drive it hard a lot? Tom Salicos '87 Syncro Westy, EG-33 |
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