Recalls for your 1974 Volkswagen Thing

Recalls for 1974 Volkswagen Thing

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Volkswagen Type 181

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Volkswagen Type 181

46ème Bourse d'Échanges
Arras (62), France.

DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT


Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Volkswagen campaign no t-12/74.the thing.possibility that during a changein production to modify the constant velocity joints connecting the flangedoutput shaft of the transmission to the rear wheels, a gasket sealing insteadof surface to surface sealing was introduced.these joints were simultaneouslyused in production and gaskets were inadvertently installed on the discontinuedtype constant velocity joints.this could result in one or both of the axleassemblies separating from the vehicle with the result of loss of power.(correct by inspecting and removing gaskets and retorque bolts tospecifications).