That is awesome that he helped you out. I hope you figure out the CV eating problem. It wasn't at that bad of an angle to constantly be killing these is it?
hi arb, glad to see that the popo helped you out. (it's actually their job ). sorry to say though that I don't have any cam baffles. is the oil coming out the breather hole on top of the valve cover?
Quote from: arbYes, that is what I am doing. I am going to use my dial indicator to true them in the car rather than v-blocks. I'm not looking for speed beyond 75 mph.I like inner CV joints on the VW better than the Chrysler version, mainly due to the way they bolt to the trans rather than slipping into the transaxel. The Chrysler wheel bearing assembly is designed for higher loads, though.While the idea of splicing the axles is cool, there is an easier solution. The first iteration of the Dodge Omni / Plymouth Horizon had a 1.7L VW engine. This was mated to a 4-speed VW (Chrysler code A412) transaxle. The axles used were VW bolt-into-the-trans on one end, and Chrysler splined stubs on the other. These allowed the VW transaxle to work with the standard Chrysler hubs. These hubs are the same as whats on the first generation Caravan.According to the Advance Auto web site, the 1.7L engine was an option on the Omni from 1979-1983, the axles are described as such:Part number: 603004 "CV Half-Shaft Assembly: Remanufactured; Front; Left; With Manual Transmission (Vw-A412) Transmission; Chrysler Corporation "Sales Codes" Are Found On The "Body Code" Plate."http://www.partsamerica.com/product_images/img/a1c/603004.jpgPart number: 603005 "CV Half-Shaft Assembly: Remanufactured; Front; Right; With Manual Transmission (Vw-A412) Transmission; Chrysler Corporation "Sales Codes" Are Found On The "Body Code" Plate."http://www.partsamerica.com/product_images/img/a1c/603005.jpgGranted, these are $75.00 each, but they are new and shiney! Hope this helps someone. BTW, awesome project!
Yes, that is what I am doing. I am going to use my dial indicator to true them in the car rather than v-blocks. I'm not looking for speed beyond 75 mph.I like inner CV joints on the VW better than the Chrysler version, mainly due to the way they bolt to the trans rather than slipping into the transaxel. The Chrysler wheel bearing assembly is designed for higher loads, though.
...BTW your Bieber avatar is awesome.-Malone
can you swap out the old piece on the new end? If not I think your idea of drilling works. Use the old for the template and you should be good to go. On a side note. Those stupid triple square bolts weren't made hard enough at the head and I think when I put my jetta back together I am going to use the 12.9 SHCS
get some omni flanges?