Date:         Fri, 23 Nov 2012 22:30:05 -0500
Reply-To:     Pat <psdooley@VERIZON.NET>
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From:         Pat <psdooley@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: New owner questions
Comments: To: Dick Wong <sailingfc@DSLEXTREME.COM>
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Hi,
I know your question is CV related, but for new people, the 2 biggest things
discussed on this list is the importance of the fuel lines and tires for
safety.

The original WBX fuel lines tend to be problematic and require maintenance.
Not sure about your Audi setup, but you can't be too careful.

Tires are important since these vans are relatively heavy with a narrow
track and high CG, and come from the factory with skinny tires and rims.
Tires should be load rated for your application with the correct air
pressure, and the date code should be within the last 5 years IMO.


-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Dick Wong
Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 5:44 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: New owner questions

Hi,

I'm new to the list.  Picked up my "new' 87 Syncro earlier this month.  Has
about 155K miles on the chassis and about 22K miles on the 2.5L VW/Audi
in-line 5 cylinder.

I am going through the whole van and making a list of things I need to do
and fix.

I found that one of the front half-shafts needs a outer CV boot.  When I
move the shaft, it will move left to right about a quarter inch and I can
hear it clank inside the outer CV joint.  The other front half-shaft does
not need boots, but it also moves about the same amount when I push and pull
it.  Is this normal?

Other than the obvious CV boot, should I be also picking up the outer CV
joint also?  What about the other side that doesn't need any boots but does
have some movement?

Thanks.

-Dick-
78 Scirocco
87 Syncro
12 Golf TDI