Date:         Tue, 1 Aug 2017 14:36:52 -0400
Reply-To:     Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Borescope: Inspect Transaxle 3/4 Slider Hub?
Comments: To: Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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I bought a $60 HF unit for household use, to check inside walls during a remodel. Works okay but is hard to steer in tight places so I don't know what you'll be able to find in your trans. 

Stephen

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> On Aug 1, 2017, at 2:08 PM, Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> Hi all.
> 
> I only had a quick look at the Bentley manual but for a 1986+ 091/1
> transaxle, could one use a borescope to inspect the transaxle 3/4
> slider hub to see if it was the older failure prone part or the
> updated part? Maybe put camera through the fill oil hole?
> 
> But then maybe it's impossible to view with the oil in the tranny?
> 
> Those borescopes sure look affordable these days. Not sure if this one
> would be suitable but camera is only 0.33" OD. Amazon .ca
> 
> https://www.amazon.ca/Potensic-Semi-rigid-Inspection-Megapixels-Waterproof/dp/B06WLL26TF/ref=sr_1_4/147-2898271-1460048?ie=UTF8&qid=1501609933&sr=8-4&keywords=boroscope
> 
> 
> Neil.
> 
> --
> Neil n
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