Re: A1 -> A2 Axle/CV/steering knuckle question

[William J Erikson <williamjosiah@juno.com>]

Yup, you can do that. I know because I've done it : )
	-Josiah



On Fri, 06 Aug 1999 13:41:34 PDT "Dave Novak" <toastworks@hotmail.com>
writes:
>Some of you may know I've got a 1.8l 16v sitting in my '81 Scirocco.
>
>Some of you may not.
>
>Well, I put the 5-spd from the '89 Jetta in there, too... for good 
>measure. 
>The one with the bigger inner CV's.
>
>Well, it wasn't long before I realized the Scirocco's axles wouldn't 
>fit on 
>that transmission, and the Jetta's axles would not fit in the 
>Scirocco's 
>wheel hubs.
>
>So, I tried machining down the Jetta's axles on a friend's lathe. We 
>got 
>somewhere, but not far enough.
>
>I also realized the outer CV's could be popped right off the axle with 
>a 
>swift knock.
>
>Here's the question:
>
>Could I flip flop outer CV joints between these A1 and A2 axles? i.e., 
>will 
>the splines match?
>
>I figure this is a much easier way to go, that hauling all these axles 
>all 
>over my state numerous times.
>
>As always, I appreciate any and all help.
>
>Monday, I'll figure out why it won't start right up. Why no gas??? 
>hehe...
>
>-Dave
>'81 Scirocco 16v
>
>
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