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On 28 Jun 2001, at 19:49, Henrik Larsson wrote: > Jim Adney wrote: > > A Heli-coil would be a much better repair > > and much more likely to stay in place. > > That is a good idea! I think that my first choice would be a used front end from > a scrap yard. That would be relatively cheap here in Sweden, but most yards are > closed for vacation in July. If I can't find any used parts I will go for the > Heli-coil. I'd recommend the Heli-coil. It really is a GOOD repair and even if you have to buy the thread repair kit yourself it will be cheaper and LOTS less work than replacing the whole front axle beam. > I also found that a guy who sells VW parts has a new 311 405 311 B. Is this a > correct left steering knuckle for my 1968 Notch (318 089 773)? I can't tell. That suffix has been superceeded in my microfilm, so I can't tell which one it was. There were 3 different ones for disk brake cars, and the switch between 1 and 2 occurred in mid 68. The only change that happened at that time was that the wheel bearing spindle got 2mm larger under the inner wheel bearing. Your chassis # came with the early small spindle. If this knuckle takes the early caliper and takes the larger inner wheel bearing it will fit your car, and will be stronger than the original, if you just replace the inner wheel bearing on that side. - ******************************* Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, Wisconsin, USA ******************************* ------------------------------------------------------------------- Too much? Digest! mailto:type3-d-request@vwtype3.org Subj=subscribe