Date:         Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:07:14 -0700
Reply-To:     Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Subject:      Re: What would make you disconnect your front axle on your Syncro?
Comments: To: A PETER MARSH <apetermarsh@MAC.COM>
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Didn't we list all these before?

broken cv, broken axle, broken wheel bearing.

can't drive syncro with a front axle out, the wheel bearings will migrate out of housing.


(you are talking about one of the axles going from front diff to the wheels aren't you?

if you are talking about the prop shaft from rear to front diff, then most probable reasons for that being out are:
-viscous coupling shot, too stiff
- U joints on prop shaft busted
- propshaft bent)

alistair




On 2011-07-21, at 3:32 PM, A PETER MARSH wrote:

> Syncro Listers,
> 
> Challenges with 86 Syncro
> 
> Transmission is out (STUCK in 2nd gear) and an investigation is about to commence.
> 
> Stranger still is why the PO would disconnect the front axle.
> 
> What reasons can you think of that might cause an owner to do this?
> 
> Thanks again
> 
> Peter Marsh
> Naples