Transmission Pinion - Still Good or Replace - Reduction boxs

sambaphil

Hi All,

I have searched but I can't find what i want so hence this post. I am putting a transmission back together on my 1966 Samba. Take a look at the pinion, its a little worn but not bad. Should I replace or not? Thanks for your help!

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Eric&Barb · Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2015 6:06 pm Post subject:

Well those are upper axle shovel handle ends.

Pinion is part of the ring and pinion in the center of the rear axle.

Probably need new or good used crown gears, definitely same for fulcrum plates and upper axles or have the shovel handles plated and ground back down.
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Eric&Barb · Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2015 6:34 pm Post subject:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=598219&highlight=axle+wear
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sambaphil · Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2015 8:24 pm Post subject:

Thanks for your help on this! I have never been this deep into my bus before. Any ideas of where to get new or used crown gears?
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Eric&Barb · Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2015 9:20 pm Post subject:

Do a search of the classifieds for "Gear" and that will pull up a few results in used.

http://www.scatvw.com/master/differentials/

https://weddleindustries.com/

and would try any transaxle rebuild shops.
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Fredrok · Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2015 9:27 pm Post subject:

Call Mike at Rancho http://ranchotransaxles.com/ and he can hook you up with good used parts (or new). Think I paid $50 for a pair of good axles.

I'd definitely replace the axles and fulcrums. Possibly gears, would need to see better.

BarryL · Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 8:37 am Post subject:

If you wanted to be thrifty you could put it all back together but switch all the acceleration loaded surfaces to the exact opposite of what they were. Check to see if your side gears are cracked anywhere. This will buy you some more time.

Bruce Amacker · Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 3:43 pm Post subject:

sambaphil · Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2015 2:39 pm Post subject:

Hi Guys,

We have the luxury of having Gary from Gary Transaxles up here in the Seattle area. http://garystransaxles.com/

I ended up buying good used axles, fulcrum plates, and crown gears from Gary. He also rebuilt my transmission. Great man.

Like you say, I have this ripped apart, I might as well replace everything with new stuff. reduction box bearings, seals, spacers, caps are all being replaced.

Love this forum...thanks for all the support.

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MrPolak · Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2015 3:34 pm Post subject:

Do worn axles and fulcrum plates make any particular kind of noise to indicate they are worn?

Clara · Samba Member Joined: June 14, 2003 Posts: 12400

Yes, Gary is great.

Worn FP area gives a thunk when you step on the gas or let off the gas. The more worn it is, the more thunk. With a badly worn FP area I learned to be very gentle when stepping on the gas.

This is a common wear area for buses. For some reason the beetles don't seem to have the same issue.
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MrPolak · Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 7:40 am Post subject:


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