Date: Fri, 4 Jun 1999 16:11:32 -0400
Reply-To: EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
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From: EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject: Re: Syncro driveshaft problems (maybe?)
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The 2 fluids are gear oil, and the special VC coupling.
What your seeing in gear oil.
Eric 86-VW4x4
vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z
Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler
On Fri, 4 Jun 1999, Tom L. Neal wrote:
> Hi, Eric.
> Without my driveshaft on the front flange is flinging oil onto the underside.
> What is this oil, and what are the two fluids you refer to--VC fluid and
> diff oil?
>
> Cheers, Tom Neal
>
> On Fri, 4 Jun 1999, EMZ wrote:
>
> > The front diff. can also cause this vibration problems. What happens is
> > the seals blow, and the 2 different fluids get mixed. Once stopped
> > for any length of time they seperate. On start up the different
> > weights of the fluids cause a vibration until the fluids mix again.
> > This also means your diff. is dead.
> >
> > Eric 86-VW4x4
> > vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z
> > Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler
> >
> >
> > On Fri, 4 Jun 1999, Gary E Thaxter wrote:
> >
> > > >2) I've read about the mixed results people have had with rebuilt
> > > >driveshafts - it seems like only Mark >Drillock has had a positive
> > > >experience (Oceanside Driveline, (760)439-9718). I'm wondering if he's the
> > > >only >one, of if his has gone bad as well. And if I put a rebuilt on the
> > > >van and the vibrations come back, how >could I be sure that the driveshaft
> > > >is to blame and not some other front drivetrain component?
> > >
> > > I tried the local rebuilder with no luck. The vibrations were still there.
> > > I thought that maybe there was something else wrong (front diff or wheel
> > > bearings or driveaxles) I later found out that the driveshaft place I went
> > > too was not the best.
> > >
> > > I sent the shaft out to another place, but have not reinstalled it yet. I
> > > had to change one front wheel bearing, so I got my axle rebuilt while I had
> > > it out. I am going to do the other axle and bearing soon. Also, when I
> > > loosened the diff mounts, one of the bolts broke and my mount was pretty
> > > rotten. I ordered new mounts, so while I have the diff out, I am going to
> > > get someone to open it and check bearings etc, and it needs a seal.
> > >
> > > I will have the whole front end redone (wheel bearings, driveaxles, diff
> > > mounts, diff bearings checked, and driveshaft balanced with new universals)
> > > before I put my driveshaft back on. If it still vibrates, I will have a
> > > 1986 syncro GL for sale (with new front end).
> > >
> > > I'll let you know what happens and if it really is worth it to get the
> > > driveshaft redone, or if you should maybe try genuine VW gold plated
> > > spanking new, or maybe check other front end stuff. I'll have everything
> > > done by month's end, I'll get back to you then.
> > >
> > > >My van does drive very nicely w/o the driveshaft, but I bought a syncro
> > > >because I wanted the 4WD, so I'd really like to get it fixed at some
> > > >point.
> > >
> > > I know what you mean. Last weekend we took the syncro camping and I found
> > > some new trails. I missed a chance to do a river crossing and would have
> > > had some really good picture opportunities. Good pictures on the bikes,
> > > but a van in the river pic would be nice to add to the scrapbook. Too, I
> > > missed the mud drag-race last year because of driveshaft/vibration probs.
> > > Not again this year! I'm sure I can take the 4/6 cyl. class. . .
> > >
> > > Gary Thaxter
> > >
> >
>
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