Re: Axle Broke !

[Jim Houpt <thehoupts@earthlink.net>]

vwnate1@juno.com wrote:

>  I was pulling away from a stop sign , when I up shifted into 2nd., the
> engine ran away as I let out the clutch .

Jim writes: Bummer

>  So now I need to know any and all hints about swapping the drive axles ,
> I plan to swap out the third member (pumpkin) at the same time so I can
> clean out the debris , if any .

Jim writes: Good idea, my broken axle left a little bit of a stub in the
pumpkin.

> Is it possible to replace the hub seal with out using a new bearing ? I
> have new oil seals but the bearings are fine so I'd prefer not to replace
> them if possible .

Jim writes: Yes, the bearing to hub fit is not very tight. Get a socket that
is small enough to fit through the seal, but fits on the bearing. Put the hub
with the lugs facing down on a piece of wood. Pass the socket through the
seal so that it is sitting on the bearing and give the socket a little tap
and the bearing should drop out.

>  In doing this job , I will find out definitively if the Midget axles
> will work as I have some at hand for comparison .

> Jim writes: If you have any problems, give me a call.

>  Again , I welcome ANY and ALL help , hints , comments , threats etc. :-)
> .
>
>    -Nate