In neutral, there is enough internal drag to also turn the output shafts if there is no resistance as is the case with a broken CV. Manual transmissions will do the same. This is why most automatics can not be towed as there is no oil circulation to cool/lubricate the parts that are rubbing. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Jed Thompson <sk8487@EMAIL.MSN.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Date: Wednesday, May 05, 1999 3:09 AM Subject: my clunk
>Ok I had a chance to really see what was going on tonight here's the >deal...... > >The outer CV joint on the right side is completly fubar (what a mess).... >BUT, when I have the van in neutral the driveshaft is still turning on the >right (broken) side... something still doesnt seem right here... I just >don't see the drive and the cv going at the same time ya know? not to metion >the tranny was recently resealed. > >Jed Thompson >80 westy (recently named "Klunk") >sk8487@msn.com |
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