Author |
Message |
Hokie87 Samba Member
Joined: May 27, 2010 Posts: 280 Location: Richmond, VA
|
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2017 3:59 pm Post subject: Re: Axle boots, body off engine out |
|
|
Bala wrote: |
No, they're split boots. Odd, mine are not even close. There is about a 1 1/2" gap on the big end. It's not even close enough to get the clamp started. I checked the p/n and they are the correct ones. There is only one p/n as far as I know.
I like the ratcheting and chain/jack ideas. I'll look around and see what might work for me. Thanks! |
I had about a 1" gap, too. I just started the bolts along the seam -- middle one first, then slid it up and over the flange at the tranny, then tightened the clamps and bolts going back and forth between the two until all were tight. I found a better picture:
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
Bala Samba Member
Joined: December 04, 2003 Posts: 2613 Location: Austin, TX
|
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2017 8:43 am Post subject: Re: Axle boots, body off engine out |
|
|
Hokie87 wrote: |
I had about a 1" gap, too. I just started the bolts along the seam -- middle one first, then slid it up and over the flange at the tranny, then tightened the clamps and bolts going back and forth between the two until all were tight. I found a better picture:
|
Thanks! Took a quick look at it again this weekend, and it does look like that might work for me too. It's just going to take a little time. _________________ 1976 Westy
1966 Beetle |
|
Back to top |
|
|
|