CV's, replace or rebuild Options

[Amphicar770]

Hi All,

Looks like I need to replace the CV's on my '74 2.0. I can slide both axles easily from side to side creating the banging noise I was trying to diagnose.

I can get two new axle assemblies from Porsche for about $575 with shipping or I can get a set of these from Racer Chris for about $500 ...

New Lobro German Type 1 CV Joints adapted for use in 914 rear axle assemblies.

Are the Lebro's any better than the original CV joints? COst between the two is close enough that I will go with whatever is better. If the same, I will just get the new ones as there is less to take apart.

Thx.

Mike

[Mark Henry]

You can at least see if any of your CV's are serviceable.
Take them apart and run your finger through the outer part bearing groove, if there's a wear divot they're junk.
No divot and they can likely be serviced.

[porschetub]

You can at least see if any of your CV's are serviceable.
Take them apart and run your finger through the outer part bearing groove, if there's a wear divot they're junk.
No divot and they can likely be serviced.

Sage info again Mark,have repacked so many my head spins,found 95% are reusable and the rest are heat marked or galled out,and I must say my experience isn't 914 but many other german cars...makes little difference really.
New boots and grease are cheap afterall,note I don't pull them apart just clean them and reassemble,its a time thing not a big money job.