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mnaussie
12-18-2007, 06:00 PM
OK I have read different takes on this topic so I would like to clear it all up before the time comes to install. I have a MK1 Rabbit that is getting a 16V Rocco transplant, the tranny I have currently has 100mm output cups what should I use for axels so they want bind on the spindles?

Also are the 100mm axels thicker on the outside cv compared to the 90mm?
EWAustin
12-18-2007, 06:09 PM
Yes, the 100mm is bigger on the outside.

You either need to frankenstein some 100mm inner joints with 90mm outer joints or run 'rocco 16v knuckles.
Digital K
12-18-2007, 06:23 PM
you have to grind away the outters to get them to fit in the hub.
EWAustin
12-18-2007, 06:39 PM
That'd probably work too :slap:


:kris:FTW
hamradio
12-18-2007, 10:16 PM
Haha, some day I hope I'm cool enough to have my own smily on a forum, somewhere on these vast internets. I've got it, I will create my own, insert it as often as I please, and host it on photobucket. Heh! I will use it on all the forums I hang out at! It will be the smily for post whore!

And, for the axles, kris is right, I was going to say grind down the outer cvs. Kris ftw.

I've got some outers for 90mm axles if you want them. They are used, I don't know if they are good.
KOOTER
12-19-2007, 06:00 AM
You either have to grind the hubs to take the bigger axles or use the 84+ hubs.You could also use the rabbit hubs with rabbit axles and 90mm stubs in the tranny.
mnaussie
12-22-2007, 10:45 AM
I have been told that the 16V Rocco axels are a direct fit? is this the case or not? It is still a little ways out yet but I just want to make sure I get it right the first time and don't F it up.

i also just got an offer on a turbo and intercooler for this engine that is too good to pass up, should I do it? I would still need piping, exhast manifold, and engine maniment and a spacer for the head.
hamradio
12-22-2007, 10:53 AM
The rocco outers will be too big, need grinding. It's already been talked about above.
Digital K
12-22-2007, 04:21 PM
I have been told that the 16V Rocco axels are a direct fit? is this the case or not? It is still a little ways out yet but I just want to make sure I get it right the first time and don't F it up.

needs modification. grinder. done.
Aaron
12-22-2007, 06:57 PM
i would pick up the turbo stuff. I AM AN ATP DEALER, Garrett dealer and SDS engine management dealer. let me know what you need!