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> rear axle availability??
heck914
post Dec 10 2004, 04:08 PM
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2 yrs ago i had NO problem getting a replacement rear axle for my 914. $69.99 (plus core charge)at Carquest for a rebuilt.

Now, NO ONE seems to have one. i have to take mine out and have it sent to be rebuilt.

any one else run into this????
any place that still has them at a resonable price?
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post Dec 10 2004, 04:16 PM
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My supplier says they are on backorder. $65.00 with $40.00 core is what I can do, but not much good when they are not getting them.

What about the VW Bus CV's, man it has been a while, don't those work? Tougher? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post Dec 10 2004, 05:29 PM
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QUOTE(Root_Werks @ Dec 10 2004, 02:16 PM)
My supplier says they are on backorder. $65.00 with $40.00 core is what I can do, but not much good when they are not getting them.

What about the VW Bus CV's, man it has been a while, don't those work? Tougher? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

T2 cv joints are a different diameter, leading to attachment difficulties .................... I don't think I'd even THINK about a $69 "rebuilt" axle. If they're paying somebody to do it, 69 bucks oughtta just about cover the boots, the labor, and a can of spray paint ..................... The Cap'n
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post Dec 10 2004, 06:31 PM
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There is a guy on this forum that redoes them for like $125 + exchange. He may be in the resources section, but I saw him first on ebay. If I can find his add I'll post it.
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post Dec 10 2004, 08:34 PM
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Check these out....but they are $$$$$$


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Their application is for high HP/torque conversions...
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post Dec 10 2004, 09:00 PM
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As far as the CV joints, from what I remember Type 1 VW are the same! (aw comeone stop lauphing) with the exception of 2 things....

The bigest... is that the 914 has 2 roll pins

The other is that there is a machined ledge for a gasket in the 914

The guy next to my old shop told me about this... I never checked it out other than eyeball'n 'em on the benchtop. But if it does, I could rig up a jig to mill in for the roll pins. And I belive its just as simple as turning it in the lathe for the gasket relief. I'll put out one of my "spares" and check sizes.
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post Dec 10 2004, 09:23 PM
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i'm runing a supercharged V6 and havent had too much of a problem with "stock" axles. i broke an original axle the 2nd dragstrip run i ever made, but i figured it had something to with the axle being 30 yrs old. 20,000 miles later the other one is making a noise. i think it depends on how much you abuse them. no crazy powershifting here.
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post Dec 10 2004, 10:30 PM
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QUOTE(heck914 @ Dec 10 2004, 08:23 PM)
i'm runing a supercharged V6 and havent had too much of a problem with "stock" axles. i broke an original axle the 2nd dragstrip run i ever made, but i figured it had something to with the axle being 30 yrs old. 20,000 miles later the other one is making a noise. i think it depends on how much you abuse them. no crazy powershifting here.

sorry..no more help for you until you show us pictures and give us some details on your car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

early 911 axles with larger CV's can be used with the correct spacers...
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post Dec 10 2004, 10:46 PM
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What breaks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) the axle shaft (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) rarly, the CV most likley
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post Dec 10 2004, 11:08 PM
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I got rebuilt cvjoint/shafts from Brian aka 736conver ( pasted his profile below). Had the replacements for a few months and no problems. Price was very good $125 and everything was as advertised. Make sure you order some new cv gaskets or you'll end up spending a lot of time making them as I ended up doing...forgot to get new ones and wanted to get the teener off the stands.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act...CODE=03&MID=736
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post Dec 10 2004, 11:59 PM
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736conver, thats the guy that I was reffereing to. Thanks.
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post Dec 11 2004, 01:25 PM
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Check with Mueller.

He's got a nice pair he'll sell you for $100.00 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)
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post Dec 11 2004, 06:54 PM
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sorry fellas, i'm kinda new on here... here is my car, lets see if this works.
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post Dec 11 2004, 06:56 PM
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