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Re: '73 tranny trashed?-Reply
Todd Hill · Sat, 1 Aug 1998 23:17:06 EDT · Mailing-list archive
...How else can you screw the shafts together and then slide the coupler down the input shaft onto the matching splines on the mainshaft...
Re: 094 main shaft
Dennis Haynes · Sun, 20 Dec 2015 21:13:55 -0500 · Mailing-list archive
Are you referring to the shaft with the clutch splines or the shaft with 1-2 gears on it? Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
Clutch Disc, installing
Subject: Clutch Disc, installing · February 28, 1989 · Mailing-list archive
The clutch disc hub and matching splines of the mainshaft are not to be lubricated with MOS2 grease as described in the repair manual...
Re: '73 tranny trashed?-Reply
Otmar Ebenhoech · Sun, 2 Aug 1998 00:57:29 -0800 · Mailing-list archive
...How else can you screw the shafts together and then slide >the coupler down the input shaft onto the matching splines on >the mainshaft...
Re: Transmission Main Shaft! Help
Karl Wolz · Sat, 15 Dec 2001 15:55:11 -0700 · Mailing-list archive
...Once the splines have cleared, you'll be able to simply unscrew the input shaft. Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joe Hunt" <Yovanguy@AOL...
Re: CV Joint separation from axle shaft
Doktor Tim · Thu, 25 Nov 1999 14:34:07 -0800 · Mailing-list archive
...When new, they are just like the clutch disc splines and slip back and forth with no resistance. Doktor Tim Maintenance Repair and Restoration...
Re: Wiper Arm Knurling - How does it work?
Robert Fisher · Tue, 21 Sep 2010 13:29:30 -0700 · Mailing-list archive
...the pot metal from the splines of the shaft and >> then tighten the arm back on so the splines could bite fresh. >> >> I once...
Re: Why won't my engine go in?
westydriver · Sat, 5 Oct 2002 13:38:50 -0600 · Mailing-list archive
sounds like the clutch plate and shaft splines arent lining up right. turn the engine pully on front a little and try shoving it...
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Main Shaft Splines
The grooved parts of the main shaft that connect to other components.
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Main shaft drive play in VW Vanagon
YouTube via Podcasts · lsp4ever · Source date unavailable
Vanagon Clutch Replacement, Engine Main Seal Replacement ,crankshaft End play
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Vanagon Syncro Underside Walk Thru - Shows Front Diff, Drive Shaft, Transaxle, Coolant Pipes
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How To: Install and Adjust VW Vanagon Shifter and Shaft
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Removing A Vanagon Transaxle - Its EASY
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VW Vanagon T3 1.9 Fuel injection maintenance. 02 Sensor replacement hint.
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Vanagon maintenance for MAJOR road tripping
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GoWesty : Vanagon Slider Door Maintenance - Episode 1
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