RE: [mk2] rear axle beam, anyone?

["Fry, Larry" <LEF@chem-tronics.com>]

Foxx-
  I just checked mine and the left sits 10mm further back, the right is
centered. Hmmmm, in order for this to be the fault of the rear axle, that
axle would have to be stretched, at least the "trailing arm" part of it
would be.  No wreck could do that.  It may just be a tolerance stack-up
during manufacturing.  If it doesn't seem to affect anything (besides
messin' widchor mind), I wouldn't, and I won't, worry about it.

BTW, on my way to work this morning, I passed a VW Sales lot.  out front is
a black '87 16V.  sign says $1795.  I pulled a U-ey and looked at it.  Bone
stock, even to the tear-drops.  Paint is not bad, everything is there and it
is straight. sunroof and AC.  Couldn't look inside doors or under hood, it
was locked.  Actually, it looks to be in at least as good a shape as my '87,
except for maybe paint. normal wear on cloth seats and cracks in dash.  No
radio, just a hole.
USMC decal on glove box door..... 
Anyone want more info?

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Dave Ewing [mailto:rabbit16v@prodigy.net]
Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2001 12:38 AM
To: Scirocco List
Subject: Re: [mk2] rear axle beam, anyone?


You might also want to check the bushings and the brackets that hang the
rear beam.  IF the beam is pushed over that much I may question your rear
suspension too (shocks).  Sorry to hear about that but, hey, we have the
coolest cars in the world that are the easiest to work on!  6 bolts and it's
on the ground!  (aside from brake lines and cables)  HTH!

Dave

  i noticed while changing my rear wheel bearing that the right wheel on
my '85 sits back in the wheel well further than my left wheel (which
appears centered). i know the car got smacked on the passenger side (can
see the body work), but the rear axle's a mystery. no problems with tire
wear or handling. i asked a couple body shops that buy parts from us and
they said it might be they (whomever worked on the car) might have used
the/a bent axle beam instead of replacing it like they should (screw
over the insurance companies!!!). i was just wondering if someone had a
rear axle beam in or around the columbus, oh area that they'd let go for
cheap or, preferably, free. only reason i ask that is because i'm not
sure if that IS the problem. i plan on checking for straightness on
sunday. just putting out feelers. thanx.

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