GTX Driveshafts

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GTX Driveshafts

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Having a nightmare trying to find the above. No suppliers seem to know the right part from reg and VIN number.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks.

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Re: GTX Driveshafts

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you spoke to mark at classic vw? https://www.classic-vw.co.uk/ he should be able to help


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Thanks. Much appreciated. Will try him.

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I guess you have the 100mm flanges being an fuel injection car?
Mk1 Golf cabriolet will have the same drive shafts to widen a search

https://www.classic-vw.co.uk/mk1-golf-1 ... 1239-p.asp


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Thanks. Yes 1.8 injection GTX.

Really helpful cheers.

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I feel your pain! Alternatively you could always go with refurbishment like I had to:

https://www.driveshaftuk.com/driveshafts/

Bob is a gent, can turn them around inside a week.


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