Yeah - what exactly is "binding"? If the thing isn't assembled properly what
happens is that the joint will not flex, period. You can bolt it up to one
of the flanges and the shaft can not be moved up, down or sideways, not
nearly enough to bolt up to the opposite flange. (Don't ask how I know
this...) As Rick says, new joints are always so tight as to be difficult to
move by hand - this is normal. Sounds like maybe you've got one that's been
replaced in the not-so-distant past. (Should be relatively easy to see with
all joints cleaned and laid out side by side for comparison of wear points)
Celebrate!

Coby

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-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
Of Rick Koller
Sent: Monday, February 28, 2000 12:51 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: CV joint binding

Steve,
        I have found that new CV joints are quite stiff in their movement
when
new, maybe that's your only problem with the one that is less worn. Hope
this helps.
Rick Koller
'90 syncro westie
'91 carat (need to repack CV's)