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Technical => Transmission Forum => Topic started by: mcbeese on September 05, 2011, 12:50:31 PM

Title: Axel tube cover instalation
Post by: mcbeese on September 05, 2011, 12:50:31 PM

I'm just putting my axel tubes on my 62 type 1 trany. One side I put on 3 gaskets on the cover and it is snug the other 2 gaskets  and it is tight in the up and down position and loose in the middle. What is the procedure  for setting theses up??????







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Title: Re: Axel tube cover instalation
Post by: Bruce on September 05, 2011, 05:20:03 PM

You need to make the tube articulate through it's entire motion freely.  Add gaskets until it does.
But..... you don't want excessive play.

Title: Re: Axel tube cover instalation
Post by: mcbeese on September 07, 2011, 08:36:47 AM

Thanks, Right now it seems to stick on the extreem top and bottom...

Title: Re: Axel tube cover instalation
Post by: Bruce on September 07, 2011, 06:29:51 PM

I don't know about the gasket kits available today, but originally VW sold gaskets in 2 thicknesses so you can fine tune the play.  If you think yours is binding at a position that will never occur at your car's ride height, you may be ok as is.