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Posted by: 3d914 Jun 10 2005, 11:35 AM

Any ideas on where to get CV joints? I need them like yesterday. My current set is shot, but I have a used set that will get me through the Route 66 drive this weekend, but I'll need a more permanent solution.

Help! My car goes nowhere fast sittin on the jack stands!

Thanks

Posted by: Lawrence Jun 10 2005, 12:04 PM

No longer available. Hopefully you can find some good used ones.

Posted by: john rogers Jun 10 2005, 12:08 PM

The shop I deal with gets me rebuilt ones, in San Diego of course. I would imagine that Patrick or Beck have them or can get them?

Posted by: 914GT Jun 10 2005, 12:26 PM

Gerard

If you can't find any good used originals, this http://www.chirco.com/cgi-bin/chirco.storefront/42a9da5e03385dc4273f407720150660/Product/View/VW113501331 works fine. You have to ream out the locating pin holes a bit to get them to fit. I've been running one of these behind my V8 for over a year with no problems.

Posted by: Dr Evil Jun 10 2005, 05:02 PM

Guy,
Those really fit the stock axle splines? You just have to ream out the pilot holes? Man thats great

Posted by: Part Pricer Jun 10 2005, 05:20 PM

If that works, it's a major find. I found a complete kit for $47 but I don't know how much is useful.

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Posted by: 3d914 Jun 10 2005, 05:22 PM

Thanks Guy. I'll check it out.

Paul, where did you get those?
THe 914 parts link in your signature turned up with zip for CV joints.

Posted by: Dr Evil Jun 10 2005, 05:24 PM

Paul,
Where did you find that kit? All of the parts should be useful. Axle is same diameter. Bolts may be same too.

Posted by: Part Pricer Jun 10 2005, 05:31 PM

It's in the WorldPac online catalog. Their part number is K6000-15061. You can get it at any WorldPac dealer. Try http://catalog.worldpac.com/eas/catalog_cs/wizard.jsp?partner=eas&year=1971&make=VW&model=T3--001&category=K&part=C.V.+Joint+Kit. Tell Andy that I sent you. Their price is $47.56. Buy two and its free shipping.

Dealer cost is $40.82.

Posted by: Dr Evil Jun 10 2005, 05:39 PM

Thanks, man!

Posted by: Eric_Shea Jun 10 2005, 05:41 PM

Or you can try "me". Tell Eric I sent you

Posted by: Part Pricer Jun 10 2005, 05:42 PM

psst...how much are they? Oh yea. Eric sent me.

Posted by: Mueller Jun 10 2005, 06:22 PM

what about early 911 CV's???

i've been toying with changing over to those instead....how about it E???

Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Jun 10 2005, 07:47 PM

I have ONE new Lobro CV in my stash...I might be willing to part with it if you need it. Email me if you do.

Posted by: william harris Jun 10 2005, 07:57 PM

Ok guys for the last time, Eric Sanders (Partsman) bought up all the CV sets for 914s from NOS in Germany. When they are gone, they are gone. Eric - save me a set just in case.

Posted by: 3d914 Jun 10 2005, 09:15 PM

William,

I take it you mean this Eric:
Eric Sanders, Porsche Parts Manager at Porsche of Nashua 603 595-1700.

Thanks for the tip.

Posted by: 914GT Jun 10 2005, 09:23 PM

QUOTE (Dr Evil @ Jun 10 2005, 04:02 PM)
Guy,
Those really fit the stock axle splines? You just have to ream out the pilot holes? Man thats great

They fit the splines, no problem. I had to put the joint on my drill press and drill out the holes slightly so the roll pins would fit. At least that's what I think I remember doing. Whatever I did, it took a little bit of farting around but it fit. The CV's internals look the same to me as stock, the transaxle side is a little different where the joint mates to the output shaft. I put a bead of permatex to ensure no grease gets out.

Posted by: 914GT Jun 10 2005, 09:32 PM

Basically a worthless picture for all practical purposes but here's the VW joint installed on my car.

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Posted by: 736conver Jun 11 2005, 12:09 AM

Wasnt there an issue with these not sealing right.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=ST&f=2&t=16132&hl=grease

Posted by: Dr Evil Jun 11 2005, 12:18 AM

Thats what the picture is before your post. I bet we can fix that problem.

Guy, did you use the paper gasket also?

Posted by: 914GT Jun 11 2005, 01:42 AM

This last time I installed I ditched the paper gasket, just used some silicone.