Date:         Wed, 14 Apr 1999 11:24:32 EDT
Reply-To:     VolksMD@AOL.COM
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From:         "(Christopher j.  Pierce)" <VolksMD@AOL.COM>
Subject:      U Joint Advice
Comments: To: Vanagon@vanagon.com
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Hey VOlks,

I had the U-joint Blues on my syncro, and I was hesitant to do the "exchange"
with VW. Cause I'm Cheep..    Then a thought ran through my mind, If VW is
rebuilding them Why cant I??
      So I did some research with the Drive axle off of the Van, I went to
the local Tractor parts supplier to start, I compared there U-joint's with
the VW joint and I found the same part used for A domestic tractor. So I had
a good solution Only problem was pressing out the old one,and pressing in the
new with precision. a real pain in the butt, and should be done by some one
who does this all the tiime.
 So I called the local Mack truck parts and service. No problem's they had
the same part and they could do it in one afternoon, both Joints with greese
fittings and they will balance the shaft as well. Excellent...... Total
Damage.. 150.00USD
 Now thats a bargain I thought and this axle has greese fittings for longer
life.

Hope that this help others.

Chris
87 4x4 1/2 Camper
75 westy
71 westy
87 4x4 parts