[Vwdiesel] Axle noise update, how does one treat the fuel tank

[raymond greeley]

So the noise increased and it became obvious that it was an axle, though the mechanic felt it could be something else initially.I replaced it with a jetta axle i had from a parts car. this model year passat (90) did not come to the USA in a diesel form though the axles from a 91 jetta diesel do work, the threaded portion (at the wheel hub) of the axle does not come as far through the passat hub as it did on the jetta hub.
I have compared the 90 passat with the 93 passat and they're almost identical so barring some negative issuesl i will becreating another diesel passat. does anyone have a thought on how to prep the fuel take for the transition to diesel.   
ray
> From: rgreeley2 at hotmail.com
> To: vwdiesel at vwfans.com
> Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2013 04:43:32 +0000
> Subject: [Vwdiesel] Axle repair and contimplated engine swap
> 
> Hello, u may recall i am evaluating a 93 passat as the receiver of a td 1.6 motor i have.If the body turns out to be solid and functions well i will go ahead with the swap.
> i currently have a 90 passat wagon that is my daily drive.  it was a gasser and appears to have incorrect axles installed. i always felt it was odd that the treaded portion of the axle ended before the nut ended, a mechanicconfirmed that the treaded portion should fit past the nut. recently i am having a problem were the axle is making a noise like it is hitting on it's self, ready to come apart.I should say that this is the driver side. the pass side had bend rebuilt last november, it does operate fine though it also seems like thetheaded portion of the axle short.How can i tell if what i have is the correct axle for my 90 passat in a diesel form. it is a 4 lug.I have not found a listing of parts that have a half shaft for this type of care
> ray 		 	   		  
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