Date:         Thu, 30 Sep 1999 12:24:10 -0400
Reply-To:     EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
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From:         EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: loose input shaft on syncro front diff
Comments: To: Mark McCulley <transporter99@HOTMAIL.COM>
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    5% is about normal. When assembling this slop is intentionally
put in there to acount for expansion and contraction as the gears
heat up.    Reinstall the driveshaft and enjoy the ride!

On Thu, 30 Sep 1999, Mark McCulley wrote:

> I was installing a new driveshaft in my syncro yesterday and noticed that
> the input shaft to the front diff has some play in it. The shaft doesn't
> feel like it's securely mated with the VC. I estimate the amount of play to
> be about 5 degrees or so, enough so that you get a good clanking sound when
> you twist the driveshaft flange back and forth. From looking at the Bentley
> it appears that you may be able to remove this shaft without removing the
> diff and splitting the case. Is this so?
>
> Mark McCulley
> Seattle WA
> 87 syncro Westfalia
>
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