Re: 4K trans

[thescirocco@juno.com]

On Mon, 17 Sep 2001 00:04:39 EDT VeeWdriver@aol.com writes:
> So does the 4K have 100mm or 90mm flanges?

The 4K came with 90mm flanges...

>  I have a 4K in an 84 Rocco and I didn't think they went to the 100mm
flanges till 86 or so. 

'85 and up...

> I haven't measured the flanges, so I'm not sure what size they are.  
> Also, are all the steering knuckles the same?  Will the 100mm axles 
> fit in older (Mk1) knuckles?

No...

You could have the Mk.1 or pre-'85 hub carriers machined to accept the
larger CV's...

> I planned to put a 9A trans into a Mk1 Roc 
> and I was thinking I needed later knuckles or I'd have to swap the
flanges at 
> the diff to the earlier style.
> 
> Hope somebody can clarify this.
> 
> 
> Tom in Tucson
> www.area-53.com
> Ten VW's, three Audi's, two Chevy's and counting.

That's exactly right, swap in 100mm hub carriers, or swap the inner
flanges.

Make sure you get new flange seals when you swap the flanges...

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