Next time you do this, Put 4 bolts in the flange and make 2 loops with some bailing wire so that you can hook the loops with the strap so that force is centered on the stub axle (no tapping with mallet needed), leaving the center unobstructed to install the c-clip.
"I would increase the tension by one notch on the strap, which put off center force on the stub axle and it wouldn't move, but then by tapping the stub with the soft mallet on all sides, it would compress in on the spines. I did this notch by notch until it was fully compressed, and I could put in the spring washer, and snap ring fairly easily. "
I have a tool I made from 1/4" plate. It's basically the same as the dealer tool, only less fancy since I made it in about 20 minutes. Works great. I've never tried installing a flange without it, and I don't think I would want to.
Oh, and those aren't overheat marks on the CV cups; they're heating marks from sections that were surface hardened. Most CV joints you look at will have those marks.
Next time you do this, Put 4 bolts in the flange and make 2 loops with some bailing wire so that you can hook the loops with the strap so that force is centered on the stub axle (no tapping with mallet needed), leaving the center unobstructed to install the c-clip.
that would have been considerable more work than the ratchet strap and mallet turned out to be, honestly. Took about 5 minutes in all, and the C-clip wasn't a big issue, the strap wasn't really in the way of getting the clip on.
I think if I start screwing in bolts and looking for wire, Ill just make the appropriate tool.
I have a tool I made from 1/4" plate. It's basically the same as the dealer tool, only less fancy since I made it in about 20 minutes. Works great. I've never tried installing a flange without it, and I don't think I would want to.
Oh, and those aren't overheat marks on the CV cups; they're heating marks from sections that were surface hardened. Most CV joints you look at will have those marks.
This would explain why several of them featured the marks, thanks for posting this info. The one I took off the car the marks were way larger though, and there was an ominous feel to it. I just felt better getting it off the car. Didn't really turn smooth. I have noticed that after this job, there has been less wheel vibration as a nice added benefit.
A good way to keep those broken thrust washers in is to use some small dots of grease on them and that will hold them to the shaft a little better. The grease will just wash into the trans fluid and do no harm. I've used small amounts of grease to hold small or difficult parts in their place before securing them and it works 90% of the time.
thats what I ended up doing, my issue was a tiny stubborn piece on the passenger side. damn thing would pop another section off every time I managed to get it between two other pieces.
Worked out when I jammed the tiny piece in first, instead of last. It was sort of sheared off in a way that acted as a lever to the bigger piece on once side, flipping it out.
I love the fact that you can just put the broken pieces back in and it works fine, a nice feature that you don't often get with a transmission.
On my gasser 1992 golf gl there is indeed a heat sheild over the axle. On my 87 golf diesel however, there was no heatsheild and there were no issues.
ok, great. Ill see how this holds up, could just be age killed the old boot. Have no idea its vintage
ok, this car is now for sale along with a mountain of parts for 1500 bucks in the for sale section if you are interested.
Trying to put together savings to get married, I should have eloped when I had the chance, but the GF got excited about an actual wedding, and here we are.
If you have any interest in this car, please PM me. After the wedding and bills are paid, ill buy another one
ok, this car is now for sale along with a mountain of parts for 1500 bucks in the for sale section if you are interested.
Trying to put together savings to get married, I should have eloped when I had the chance, but the GF got excited about an actual wedding, and here we are.
If you have any interest in this car, please PM me. After the wedding and bills are paid, ill buy another one
ok, the GF objected to me selling the car as it has sentimental value for her, and she knows I love its simplicity and was upset that I would decide to sell it. Instead, I found a long term dry storage solution for it, so now its parked between an 80s vette and a 60s caddillac, very much the odd man out.
Once the wedding stuff is taken care of and I have everything worked out financially, ill bring it back out and start using it again and continue fixing it back up. See you all then!
had the nose painted finally body color. Turned out pretty nice-
sold to a new owner!
Ive forwarded this thread and forum to the current owner in case they intend to update occasionally
new owner is leaving the country, and selling the car again. Up for sale a second time!
if interested, please PM