Date:         Wed, 25 Nov 1998 16:58:34 -0600
Reply-To:     Martin Peitz <peitz@HIWAAY.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Martin Peitz <peitz@HIWAAY.NET>
Subject:      Clarification Re: Syncro front axle
Comments: To: vanagon@vanagon.com
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Jimmy Sanby wrote:
>
> I have just been through replacing 3 front and 2 back CV's so here is my
> two cents.....
>
> My front Inner CV outer circumference is 100mm
> Rear Inner and Outer CV's are the same at 108mm
>

Your measurements are indeed correct, but they are meaningless if not
explained:

The rear axle flange diameter of 108 mm (part no. 094 517 285 A) was
only used on the transmissions
with the code letters ALK, AND,ALE, AVR, AVM, AVU
You are in SA? I bet your car has no Catalytic Converter?

The 108 flange was not delivered in the US. So 98% of the list members
are not concerned, only confused.


The 100 mm axle flanges were delivered with the following tranny code
letters:
6PA, 6ZA, AAN, AHF, AKG, AHA, AVL, AVS, AVN, AVK

Eventhough the front inner CVs have a separate part number they can be
replaced with the rear CVs of any US Vanagon.

The cheapest way to go of course (for a US list member) is still to just
buy a complete new front drive shaft for $220 from me (at VW $1050).
These are NEW VW/Lobro parts and are complete with CVs, boots and
hardware. Already greased. No mess, just install.

Martin Peitz