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Date:         Mon, 13 Oct 1997 23:22:21 -0400
Reply-To:     Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon mailing list <Vanagon@Gerry.SDSC.EDU>
From:         Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: Binding when turning & no dirve shaft?
Comments: To: "Steven X. Schwenk" <sxs@concentric.net>
In-Reply-To:  <3442A9EA.57AEEF73@concentric.net>
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On Mon, 13 Oct 1997, Steven X. Schwenk wrote:

> perhaps a follow up question is, if i determine that the VC is on its way > out, would driving around without the drive shaft provide a temporary cure > until i find a used one or lots of $ along the road....or is the difference in > relative rotations between the left and right front wheels alone sufficient to > cause the VC to engage, and hence to cause a failing VC to prematurely > engage...and to what effect? >

Removing the driveshaft will fix the problem. You will simply have a heavy 2 wheel drive. I have had my shaft out all summer. I will re install it in November for the winter. I can't wait for the Snow I am in the middle of buying 4 new snow tires.!! Let THe Snow FLY!!!!

Eric


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