My local driveline shop asks for the distance from the end of the actual tail shaft (not the housing) to the split on the u-joint mouht on the rear.  They then build a correct driveshaft based on those dimensions.  Any other dimensions are subject to the owners interpretation of where they think things should be.  Contact your local driveline/transmission shop and ask them what dimensions they prefer to work from.  Anything else and you're guessing and murphy comes into play.  If you are trying to fit up your current driveshaft, a lot will depend on the type of seal at the back of the transmission.  I like to see about an inch with the car at normal height.  Much less and you'll bind it up at the limits of suspension travel and any longer they yoke will not be fully seated on the splines and your tail shaft bushing will be doing extra work.  You also need to make sure the yoke you use is correct for the T5 as some are too long and may interfere with the speedo gear.

wsin, that is perfect!!!!
Howard

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