Re: 16V drive axle O.D.?

[Iain Mannix <mannix@privatei.com>]

>I just had a new driver's side drive axle put on by my mechanic on Friday.
>Since I have a Scirocco 16V (88), I thought both axles were supposed to
>be oversized somewhat - anyway, the new one he put on is significantly
>thinner in diameter than my passenger's side axle.  Does anyone know for
>sure if both axles are supposed to have the same diameter on the 16V?
>I'm gonna call him up tomorrow anyway, but if any of you know this answer
>for sure, I would be more prepared for the confrontation, if necessary.
>FWIW, the new driver's side OD = 27mm, old pass side OD = 38mm, roughly.
>
>TIA,
>-Dan
>
>PS - I tried to find this in Bentley, but it was no there.  And the Parts
>guy I called was less than communicative.  :(


This is right.  The longer one is thicker to avoid twisting, or so it
twists at the same rate as the driver's side one:).  Perfectly normal, not
aware of any "oversize" axle shafts - the only choices are 90mm or 100mm
CVs.

Mannix


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