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Date:         Thu, 4 Nov 2010 10:32:13 -0700
Reply-To:     Thomas <tw67syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Thomas <tw67syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: No Go on CV Boot R&R
Comments: To: Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <4CD2C3F3.7010308@comcast.net>
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Hmmm, I put on an EMPI axle a couple of years ago and it lasted less than a year before snapping. I had originally put it on exactly because I didn't want to mess with changing the boot on the original axle. I wound up biting the bullet and put the original back on with a new boot --so I'm now back to 4 original axles, all of which have lasted 23 years without breaking.

--Thomas

-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Ken Wilford Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2010 07:32 To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: No Go on CV Boot R&R

Anthony, You can replace the boots yourself at home with a bench vise and a pair of snap ring pliers. There are many web pages and You Tube videos that show how to do this. If you pull the inner joint off (easy) you can replace both boots by sliding the outer boot along the shaft. It sounds like the place you took the shaft to was just being lazy for some reason. That said if the joints are worn out then in my opinion it is a better deal to buy a complete new axle than mess with your old one. If you feel you need a new Lobro one those are available, but I also have new EMPI shafts that are made in China for $125 each. I highly recommend these as the quality level is very good and just because you buy a Lobro axle doesn't mean that it is actually made in Germany. Volkswagen has moved its CV joint manufacturing to China. So if you went to the dealer to buy an OE CV Joint you are going to get something made in China. It is all about the QC. If they have the proper QC in place there will be no issues. I have been selling these for about five years now and haven't had any issues with them. I used to sell the rebuilt drive shafts (done here in the US) and had several problems with them. I feel very confident selling the EMPI axles.

-- Let me know if I can help you further,

Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com Phone: 856-327-4936 Fax: 856-327-2242

On 11/4/2010 8:54 AM, Anthony Egeln wrote: > Greetings List, > I noted that my front CV boots were shot so I bought boots (expedited shipping) from Bus Depot and took them to my normal shop. They told me that they (and according to them, no one) every replaces just the boots. They said I needed the whole new axle. > This doesn't make much sense to me, because suppose I was off-road and just tore a boot on a new axle....would I then have to replace the entire axle again? > Now assuming the outer CV joint was dry and bad, but the inners are good.....do you still have to replace the entire axle or can you replace just the outer CV joint? > The whole thing is very confusing. I'm going to call Bus Depot later when they open, but they list an outer CV joint and boot kit for $211.38 and the inner for $106.70. Van Cafe has new front axle for $265. Do the Bus Depot products not include the axle, just the CV joints? And does the Van Cafe product include the axle AND the joints (picture would indicate so)? > As I said, the nomenclature is very confusing. Please help me understand all the parts. > Thanks, Anthony'89 Syncro GL (Hidalgo) > > > >


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