Re: [T3] IRS Type 3 -Auto/Manual Driveshaft Lengths

[Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 26 Aug 2004 at 7:25, Ian Ruinaard wrote:

> I have converted my 1968 Auto Shift 1600TL to a manual as the auto box
> packed up.  I have finished the job but the problem (discovered in the final
> stages) is that the driveshafts are the wrong length - the auto has 2 odd
> size shafts, where it appears the manual has 2 equal size shafts 

That's correct. There are 3 distinct lengths of these shafts used on type 3s.

> The Type 3 with the IRS & manual box was never imported into South Africa
> (where I live) so my chances of finding a pair of the correct length shafts
> from a scrap yard are almost zero. The other option is to get another auto
> 'short side' shaft & make up 2 spacers so they fit, but I would like to try
> & get the correct lengths of the manual box IRS car's shafts before I can do
> this. (one of the auto shafts is too long & the other is too short). 
> 
> Would anyone have manual shafts handy that the can measure for me ?

I can measure some tonight, but first I'm going to check the Bentley manuals. I 
think the lengths are all listed there, plus I THINK the MT type 3 shafts may 
be the same as the MT type 1 shafts. Would that help you find some?

Otherwise, I have good used shafts here.

-- 
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA

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