I think everything I've read has been pretty clear about this, but I just want to check... I can't mix and match pieces from two of my (original lobro) joints to get one good joint, right? The stamping on both joints is the same: VW [logo] 211 501 331 B LOBRO 49/83 W/GERMANY % N

(The percent sign is a diamond with a W in it).

Thanks very much, Wes

Wesley Pegden wrote: > Let me rephrase that... does a nick in one of the balls mean that > JOINT needs to be replaced? > > -Wes > > Wesley Pegden wrote: >> Does a nick in one of the balls mean a new bearing is required?? >> Thanks... >> -Wes >> >> Sam Walters wrote: >>> For excellent instructions on CV removal, cleaning and reassembly, and >>> installation, check these two links. The second expands on the first. >>> Pictures and explanation of how to know you reassembled them correctly. >>> >>> http://volksweb.relitech.com/cvjoints.htm Tom Carrington's web site >>> >>> and Ben Huot's additions to this at >>> http://www.benplace.com/cv_joint_maintenance.htm >>> >>> -- >>> Sam Walters >>> Baltimore, MD >>> >>> 89 Syncro GL, Zetec Inside >>> 85 Westy Weekender >>> 85 Mercedes Benz 300D Turbodiesel - to become veggie oil powered >>> >>> All incoming and outgoing email scanned by >>> automatically updated copy of Norton AntiVirus. >>> >> > >