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Hi again folks, been absent for a while but I have a question for you.
I have a Champion solid axle kit on my GL 1800, what rearend was used in 2007.
I have a slight leak at the drain plug and it would help to know what rearend was used so I could see if there was a washer on it or not. The plug is tight but still a slight leak. Down the road it would be nice to know what was used when it comes to calipers and brake pads.
I sent Champion and email tonight but thought I would ask here.
[QUOTE=RUMRUNR;546190]Hi again folks, been absent for a while but I have a question for you.
I have a Champion solid axle kit on my GL 1800, what rearend was used in 2007.
I have a slight leak at the drain plug and it would help to know what rearend was used so I could see if there was a washer on it or not. The plug is tight but still a slight leak. Down the road it would be nice to know what was used when it comes to calipers and brake pads.
I sent Champion and email tonight but thought I would ask here.[/QUOTE]
They used a Toyota and a Suzuki rear axle with mods. I would remove the plug and re-seal it while changing the gear oil. Neither is interchangeable. The brakes are old VW Type 1 calipers and pads. If you keep your brake fluid changed you won't have caliper issues. I would get a set of pads just to keep in case.........
[QUOTE=Lee H. Mann;546250]They used a Toyota and a Suzuki rear axle with mods. I would remove the plug and re-seal it while changing the gear oil. Neither is interchangeable. The brakes are old VW Type 1 calipers and pads. If you keep your brake fluid changed you won't have caliper issues. I would get a set of pads just to keep in case.........[/QUOTE]
Thanks for the info Jim.
After emails to Champion they confirmed it is a Suzuki rear axle by how the driveshaft bolts to the pinion flange.
I just have not found out year and model yet.
You talked about the calipers and pads being old VW Type 1, can you tell me what year and model. When you talk about VW's that is another language to me, I am an American Muscle car guy, ask me the firing order of a 60's Chevy V8 I can tell you that, 18436572.:cool:
[QUOTE=RUMRUNR;546650]Thanks for the info Jim.
After emails to Champion they confirmed it is a Suzuki rear axle by how the driveshaft bolts to the pinion flange.
I just have not found out year and model yet.
You talked about the calipers and pads being old VW Type 1, can you tell me what year and model. When you talk about VW's that is another language to me, I am an American Muscle car guy, ask me the firing order of a 60's Chevy V8 I can tell you that, 18436572.:cool:[/QUOTE]
Late 60's Karmann Ghia or Squareback
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[QUOTE=Lee H. Mann;546678]Late 60's Karmann Ghia or Squareback
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Thanks for the help Jim.
Glad to know what the parts are, handy info to have.
[QUOTE=RUMRUNR;547409]Thanks for the help Jim.
Glad to know what the parts are, handy info to have.[/QUOTE]
Have you found any further parts source? I have leaky seals and my local dealer tells me that Champion is going out of business. I need a source.
[QUOTE=controlu;733738]Have you found any further parts source? I have leaky seals and my local dealer tells me that Champion is going out of business. I need a source.[/QUOTE]
What seals are leaking?
[QUOTE=controlu;733738]Have you found any further parts source? I have leaky seals and my local dealer tells me that Champion is going out of business. I need a source.[/QUOTE]
Suzuki or Toyota rear ????
This is a Suzuki parts breakdown.
[URL]https://www.triketalk.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=33213&d=1454908571[/URL]
[QUOTE=RUMRUNR;546650]Thanks for the info Jim.
After emails to Champion they confirmed it is a Suzuki rear axle by how the driveshaft bolts to the pinion flange.
I just have not found out year and model yet.
You talked about the calipers and pads being old VW Type 1, can you tell me what year and model. When you talk about VW's that is another language to me, I am an American Muscle car guy, ask me the firing order of a 60's Chevy V8 I can tell you that, 18436572.:cool:[/QUOTE]
Someone say VW? :D
The previous links to the caliper and pads were a bit pricey IMO, here is the loaded caliper for ~$50. We VW people are not rich. ;)
[URL]https://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C13-98-1150-B[/URL]
If you prefer not to go Chinese, Vargas/TRW from Brazil - $116 each, however. (Still less than $160...)
[URL]https://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VWC-311-615-107-8A[/URL]