Drive shaft install

[ralexander03@snet.net (Rick Alexander)]

My last one was tough like this. I loosened all the mounts and moved the
engine over with a big ass pry bar. Really quite easy.

Rick Alexander

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken B" <Indiana_Red@hotmail.com>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2003 8:29 PM
Subject: Drive shaft install


> I really dont remember this much trouble getting the tranny end of the
drive
> shaft back on the flange.  Both drive shafts have remained connected at
the
> wheel end during this engine swap.  I cant believe that I actually have to
> take the wheel off of the controll arm and swing it away to get that last
> 1/4 to 1/2 inch That I need to clear the center of the inner CV joint past
> the edge of the drive flange.  Is there an easier trick to this?  I am
> moving the shaft all around trying to find a "way in".  If the standard
> procedure is that you shouldn't have to then I will continue my efforts.
> Bently doesn't say you should have to..unless its an automatic.
> Guess I'll keep at it.
> Thanks
> Ken
> 1979 Scirocco 16V -  Almost done
> 81 Deisel P/U - Rescued from neglegent PO
> VORTEX:  "Indiana Red"
>
>
>
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