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

[lbaird119 at aol.com]

  Offhand I'd suspect that gas or diesel axles should be the same considering VW isn't going to build a completely special tranny for them.  Different R&P sure but housing???  Body's the same, tranny housing's the same, bearings should be and axle flanges are the only thing that might be different but most likely only when they went from 90 to 100mm (think that's right).

  You could run...  Can't think of the name right now... Diesel Purge??? through it, if it'll run.  If it's sat a while it may take a disassembly or possibly some cleaning solvent (mineral spirits, but not what we usually see as paint thinner).
     Loren


-----Original Message-----
From: raymond greeley <rgreeley2 at hotmail.com>
To: LBaird119 at aol.com <lbaird119 at aol.com>; Vwdiesel at vwfans.com <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Wed, Jul 3, 2013 11:41 am
Subject: RE: [Vwdiesel] Axle noise update, how does one treat the fuel tank



loren, i had an experience where some sludge must have remained, it was a long sitting car that i vacuumed the tank out of and put in diesel only to have the diesel dissolve gasoline sediments often called varnish, this dissolved  mix choked out the ip that i have yet to clean up. the current project is a running/active car and so maybe the varnish build up will be at a minimum.  since i mention it, any thoughts on  how to clean a gunked up IP.


also, regarding finding the correct axles for the 90 to 93 passat, i am going to compare the axles from the 4 cyl gasser/manual trans passat with the axles from the jetta that i am currently using and where on my 90 passat when i
took ownership. btw, i did replace/had rebuilt the pass. side axle on this vehicle and it has functioned without proplem. 
i suppose i could have the outer spindle of the passat axle mounted on the jetta axle when i do an axle rebuild which i will need to do when i complete the anticipated diesel swap on the next passat.


i am considering this swap cuz my existing passat wagon is a non turbo and i was planning to swap in a td motor, then the second wagon came along suspecso, i will be able to work at a reasonable pace, on a car with a nicer interior and overall better condition. 






r


> To: vwdiesel at vwfans.com
> From: lbaird119 at aol.com
> Date: Wed, 3 Jul 2013 12:53:06 -0400
> Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] Axle noise update, how does one treat the fuel tank
> 
> 
>   Just be sure there's no old gas sludge and fill-er up!  Nothing tank specific for diesel other than a return line, which most gassers have anymore.
>     Loren
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: raymond greeley <rgreeley2 at hotmail.com>
> To: Vwdiesel at vwfans.com <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
> Sent: Tue, Jul 2, 2013 8:54 pm
> Subject: [Vwdiesel] Axle noise update, how does one treat the fuel tank
> 
> 
> 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
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