[Vwdiesel] Axle repair and contimplated engine swap

[raymond greeley]

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