Date:         Mon, 11 May 1998 20:05:53 -0500
Reply-To:     Martin Peitz <peitz@HIWAAY.NET>
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From:         Martin Peitz <peitz@HIWAAY.NET>
Subject:      They are the same! (was:Syncro CV Self Destruct)
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Topic: Syncro front CV joints.

After uninstalling the front driveshaft out of my 87 Syncro I am now
fascinated to realize that at least the inner CV joint is nothing
special. It is the same as the rear CV joint!

This is strange as I was always quoted different prices for these
compared to the rear ones.

Also I did not find the "washer" (P/N 251 407 295) between the CV joint
and the joint flange.
This washer is basicly a spacer and is shown in the parts fiche.
I don't have it in my car though.
Does anyone else have it?

Talking to Thomas Koch in Germany one time (he always talks about the
Syncro and the "real Syncro", meaning the 16" variant) he mentioned that
the inner CV's are identical to the rear ones. I didn't believe him, now
I know. Or do I?

I am still researching the prices of the outer front Syncro CV joints.
There seem to be german Lobro, brazilian GKN (GKN owns Lobro) and an
unnamed italian company. Prices ranging from $99 (don't really believe
it) to $550 at evil VW.

I'll keep y'all posted.

PS: any other Syncros in Alabama?

Martin