Date: 17 Jul 2006 15:07:43 GMT From: Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospaml.com> Subject: Re: c900 inner driver size change?
On Mon, 17 Jul 2006 00:10:14 -0400, Greg Chi <GregChino.spamnospamnvalid> wrote: > On Mon, 17 Jul 2006 00:07:15 +0100, Charles C. wrote: > >>Dave Hinz wrote: >>> OK, so I'm replacing the left CV/driveshaft on my '85 Saab 900. Got the >>> old one out without too much swearing and no blood. New one won't go >>> in; turns out the outer races of the 3 needle bearings are about 2mm too >>> large, as compared with the one that came out. >>> > > [snip] > The '86 16vlv 5spd has the 'newer' larger tripod joint. (I believe > also the '85 turbos) The shafts are BIGGER dia. The drivers are larger > dia also. (Outer joints are identical. Inner boots are interchangable. > You just need the earlier tripod driven assy (8vlv '85 ) . > (These larger drivers are the same as the NG cars w/tripod units) Ah, perfect. So yes, the shaft is bigger too now that you mention it. So they gave me the turbo shaft (heh) for the year not the N/A which I asked for. OK so it's their mistake, good to know; I'll go in for an exchange. Doesn't matter so much whose fault it is, I'm not like that, it's just a case of who pays or doesn't pay for the extra shipping and restocking. Dave Hinz
