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07-25-2006, 10:27 PM
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wrong size axle bolt hole
I am replacing both the rear axles on a 1985 300td, and the axles I recieved are wrong. they fit, but I did not notice they had the wrong bolt size until I had installed them (duhuh) I assume I can just get the larger 12 mm bolts, and the washer, and use it. Is there a place to buy this? I looked at fast lane, and all they show is the 8mm. Anyone have one of the 12 mm bolts around, or know what they measure? Thanks alot! John
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Wilmington, NC. Board member of Cape Fear Biofuels. www.capefearbiofuels.com 1982 Rabbit on WVO (sold) 1979 300TD on biodiesel 1985 F-350 6.9 on WVO and Biodiesel 1983 Factory Turbo Diesel Rabbit. 1985 300SD 252,000 for sale (sold) 
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07-26-2006, 12:43 AM
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The 12mm bolt is the old style. There is a kit that you can buy to change to the 8mm newer style. It includes a threaded adapter plus the 8mm bolt, long spacer, and crush washer that is now standard for the axles. It is possible that the kit is now a dealer-only item but you should try emailing or calling Fastlane and the other aftermarket parts places first. Often they can get all the unusual stuff but it doesn't show up on their web site catalog.
Out of curiosity, where did you get the axles? Jeremy
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 "Buster" in the '95 Our all-Diesel family 1996 E300D (W210) . .338,000 miles Wife's car 2005 E320 CDI . . 113,000 miles My car Santa Rosa population 176,762 (2022) Total. . . . . . . . . . . . 627,762 "Oh lord won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz." -- Janis Joplin, October 1, 1970
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07-26-2006, 12:52 AM
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I got them from autopartswarehouse its one of them many generic online parts sources. I had bought the same thing from them before, same axles, same part numbers, and I got the correct ones, of course, for all I know the other one is good, as I only tried the one side. I will try looking for the adaptation. thanks
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Wilmington, NC. Board member of Cape Fear Biofuels. www.capefearbiofuels.com 1982 Rabbit on WVO (sold) 1979 300TD on biodiesel 1985 F-350 6.9 on WVO and Biodiesel 1983 Factory Turbo Diesel Rabbit. 1985 300SD 252,000 for sale (sold)
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07-28-2006, 03:06 PM
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I have had no luck finding what I need, so I am either going to buy different axles, or lose my mind.
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Wilmington, NC. Board member of Cape Fear Biofuels. www.capefearbiofuels.com 1982 Rabbit on WVO (sold) 1979 300TD on biodiesel 1985 F-350 6.9 on WVO and Biodiesel 1983 Factory Turbo Diesel Rabbit. 1985 300SD 252,000 for sale (sold)
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