Hmmm, not that I can think of. You can see how much play is in the differential by putting it in gear and turning one wheel. Even that could be speculative. The best way to check is to pull the drain plug and check to see how much metallic residue you see in the oil. Shiny "metallic sheen" is pretty normal, bits and pieces that you can actually "feel" would be a warning. HTH, Courtney
----- Original Message ----- From: "Nicholas Stokes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Bug List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, December 02, 2007 6:17 AM Subject: [vintagvw] Body Off Pan > As mentioned before on this list, I needed a different pan for my '70 > Beetle because of extensive rust on the frame head. I've found a > complete rolling pan with transaxle for a good price through a VW > radio contact. > > Yesterday I removed the body from the pan using a combination of > jacks, engine hoist and jack stands. The body is now supported by > 2x4s and jackstands. Thanks to all who offered advice. > > Something that surprised me is that the pan-to-body seal was held in > place by small nails, apparently to keep it aligned during assembly. > Was it always done this way? > > Main question is about the included transaxle. Is there any way to > get a feel for its condition without knowledge of its history or > actually using it? > > Thanks, > > Nick Stokes > Dub~Tunes radio page: http://homepage.mac.com/stokester/dub_tunes > > > _______________________________________________ > vintagvw site list > [email protected] > http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw > _______________________________________________ vintagvw site list [email protected] http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw
