Hello All,
I just replaced the drive shafts in my 82 VW p/u and when I tighten the spindle nut, the shafts / wheels won't turn. When I loosened (sp?) the nuts I'm able to spin the shafts. I haven't had a chance to take the shafts out to compare to the old ones but I think the outer CV bulkhead is too large, not seating correctly and is pressing against the spindle. I got these parts from Pep Boys and from their computer it looks likes they are the same part # for the shafts that go into my 84 Jetta. Does anyone know if this is true? Being as I had to wait over 7 days for these parts to ship do you think I'd be able to grind down the offending portion of the bulk head if that is the problem? I'll be able to see if that is the problem as soon as I pull the shafts out tomorrow evening. I also have replacement spindle/strut/rotor assy's that I took off a 83 or 84 Jetta. If neccessary are these compatible w/ the 82 p/u?
Thankful for all replies......
WhiteDog