Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2021 21:03:30 +0000
Reply-To: Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
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From: Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Subject: Re: CV joint boots
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Well, that is discouraging news. At least GoWesty sells both Left and Right for auto transmissions, even if they are Chinese copies. Here's the thing: if difficult to source proper parts now, think about how difficult it will be to source parts 5 or 10 or 15 years from now? I know...kind of a kick in the gut. That's why I keep saying, get 'em while you can. The Vanagon Parts Store is gradually closing shop. Miracles do exist though; but these enterprises always go back to the fundamental premise: the law of supply and demand.
On Tuesday, August 17, 2021, 01:42:53 PM PDT, Mark Belanger <mbelanger@gmail.com> wrote:
For us automatic drivers, the GKN part isn't right, as it is manual only.
Unfortunately, they don't don't appear to carry the part for automatic transmissions.
-MB
On Tue, Aug 17, 2021 at 1:27 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
Just for clarification, the axle assembly I bought was the one OlRiverRat (Dean in New Mexico) suggested: https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/GK-251501203GX
NOT the Chinese version from GoWesty.
Yes, with tax and shipping it was $150 US. Sucks that you Canada guys have to go through all that stuff with customs and whatnot.
Yes, package says GKN; built in Spain; I think that is OK. Time will tell. But like I said, I hope to never have to use it. But in a pinch, I think it will get me back home to San Diego. Or some other Vanagon guy on the side of the road. (So long as he has a 4 speed tranny.)
On Tuesday, August 17, 2021, 01:04:06 PM PDT, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
Richard,
It’s a great deal on the axle. I’m really tempted but with shipping, exchange, and customs … it’s more money here. I do have a used axle made up . Used to carry it , now I don’t, I should again…
Alistair
> On Aug 17, 2021, at 12:11 PM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
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> FedEx just delivered axle assembly to my front porch, right on time. Yes....this axle is packed full of grease....and has that distinctive "one of a kind" smell; if you've dealt with CV Joints, you know what I'm talking about. Now, time for some heavy duty plastic bags and heavy duty Zip-ties to secure under Vanagon chassis where hopefully it will sit for decades. Might save me, or another Vanagon brother, I am happy I bought it.
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> On Tuesday, August 17, 2021, 11:25:07 AM PDT, Neil <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Looking at the GW image of an EMPI complete axle:
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> https://www.gowesty.com/product/axle-cv-driveshaft/3737/drive-axle-rear-m-t-
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> This type of axle ships dry? i.e. can grease be effectively packed
> into every "nook and cranny" using just a putty knife or similar?
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> Neil.
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>> On 8/16/21, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
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>> ..... I will secure the assembly under my Vanagon....and hope I will never need it.
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> 1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt
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> 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8
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> VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
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