Re: Differential with Bolts!

[VWMikeLVW@aol.com]

In a message dated 11/11/00 12:59:37 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
rabbit16v@prodigy.net writes:


> Hey all!
>
> I was going through some parts at work that we should probably throw out
> since we don't rebuild trannies anymore, but there was a differential with
> bolts installed.  I was wondering if VW used bolts in there diffs in earlier
> transaxles?  I think I remember someone saying they did but I can't remember
> for sure.  Plus, is there a way to find out what this diff came out of using
> the part #?  I don't have it, but I can get it.  Thanks!!


To my knowledge, they never used bolts. The early ones all had an open 
differential with rivets...supposedly good rivets too. You might be able to 
find out what transmissions used it by looking it up in Etka. If you want to 
shoot me the part number, then I'll check it out for you. Later, 

Mike
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