Date:         Tue, 17 Aug 2021 14:22:40 -0700
Reply-To:     vw_van_fan_Mark <madvws@COX.NET>
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From:         vw_van_fan_Mark <madvws@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: CV joint boots
Comments: To: Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
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Rich, if you don't mind, can you look closely at the joints and tell if
they are matching NEW joints with factory markings and date codes?


(My axle was supposed to be here today but has been delayed in shipping)

Mark



Richard Koerner 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.)
>