The outer Syncro boots are Teflon so they last longer. If you are removing and repacking everything I would take the extra step and install the axle on the opposite side of the vehicle so you start wearing the "back side" of the CV to help prolong the useable lifespan of the CV. You are on a great PM track by repacking and rebooting. David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 http://www.fastforward.ca mailto:sales@fastforward.ca Phone: (250) 992 7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160 - Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions - Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation - European Lighting for most Volkswagen models -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Jason Willenbrock Sent: September 12, 2003 10:28 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: cv questions
Hey all, i am new to the syncro world of vanagon ownership. since purchasing, i am pulling everything to see what i am dealing with. right now i am on the cv's. i have pulled the rear and am cleaning them up, repacking them and replacing the boots. my question is in regards to the front cv's. do these fail like the front but not as soon? also, the boots seem different then the rears especially the outer fronts. what should i be looking for or should i not even worry about the fronts. i am looking for some front cv wisdom here and some basic cv knowledge. thanks for any help jason |
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