Michael,
I would get another set of axles. I had a similar problem with my car but
it was not done by the shop I took it to, it was done by the PO. And the
axle was not only missing material, the PO had welded one of the bearings to
the axle if you can believe that. (There are pictures of the axles on my
webpage.)
I agree with Marc as far as the concerns from heating and the missing
material. You would not want a back wheel coming off the car while cooking
through a turn. Additionally, since the "shop" ruined them, they should be
paying for the replacements. I picked up my new (used) axle for $75 so they
are not too expensive.
Good luck,
http://www.rcip.com/matt12/datsun.htm
Matt Silvey
'70 1600
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Teesun68
Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2001 8:49 AM
To: Roadster List
Subject: Damage from the rear bering removal - warning -- rant to
follow!!
Roadsterites,
I just got back my rear axles from a "shop" - I use that term loosely
and
the idiots damaged my axles while cutting off the bearing retainer collars.
They took a torch to it and blew through the collar into the shaft.
Grrrrrrr... The damage is about 1/8th deep if that, and maybe 1/4 " long.
So...are the axles knackered, or can I re-use them? Given the amount of meat
that is on them it does not seem to be a big deal, but I thought I'd check
with the experts. Anyone run across that problem and have any opinions?
Thanks...Michael
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