RE: Splines

Jay Laifman (Jay_Laifman(at)countrywide.com)
Wed, 3 Jun 1998 09:39:08 -0700


I can confirm my very late Series V fine spline transmission had fine spline out the back too. But, 15 years ago, when the front universal joint went, taking with it the yoke on the fine spline input shaft, I could not find a replacement. Someone told me they could swap the main shaft to one with course out the back. They did. But, as I drove down the street I had to turn back because of a persistant whining sound. I drained the oil and metal shavings to confirm my fear that the transmission was now toast. Such is life.