Front outer CV boots required

Post by **futbus** » 10 Oct 2007, 09:19

Front outer CV boots required, but where to get them from?

Post by **KarlT** » 10 Oct 2007, 10:26

Try GKN.
Don't know how to link & stuff.

How's you anyhow? Mailed you a while back but no reply.

Post by **v-lux** » 10 Oct 2007, 11:18

I assume youve tried GSF?

Im sure i bought one when i was stripping all mine down as i ended up finding a split in one that i thought was ok.

Im sure it must've been GSF i got it from.

Ps, hows them Manifolds coming on, im gonna be needing them pretty soon?

Post by **HarryMann** » 10 Oct 2007, 11:25

Pretty sure not GSF, though they might order some from VW for you if you ask nicely... they used to, but stopped for small orders!!

Post by **v-lux** » 10 Oct 2007, 13:28

Hmmm, i wonder where i got it from then, as i'm sure it wasn't vw in the end.

I was so stunned by how much they wanted for a CV joint, that ive barely been back since..

Just out of interest, how do they differ from the inner's?

Post by **syncroandy** » 10 Oct 2007, 13:50

In theory the boots may be available via GKN, you can certainly get complete joint kits via GKN. You'd need to find a dealer/distributor to hunt them down and order them.

I've only ever heard of them being available from VW in the UK, make sure you get the correct one, there's an early and a late version. They different by being made from a tough plastic not rubber, and fit specifically to the outer CVJ's. A special high-strength oetiker clamp is used which needs a special tool to apply enough force, and the factory procedure includes a bead of sealant (I use sikaflex) around the CVJ before fitting the boot.

Post by **terryvanman** » 10 Oct 2007, 15:07

If your talking about those white rubbery things that go on the end of those metal stick things inside the front wheels

Grant at Jacks garage told me that they are the same as the audi quattro type car fings

but what do I know......I'm just a numpty

Post by **Ye Olde Syncrospares** » 10 Oct 2007, 15:16

ive got lots of new or used outer front cv boots here,cj.

Post by **timtheenchanter** » 11 Oct 2007, 18:49

VW Main dealer £27 inc VAT, just got one for my autosleeper. They are nylon as opposed to rubber an a B#?CH to fit. Took 3 days to arrive as they were not in stock.
Pt No on my invoice V251 498 203 F.

Post by **Hacksawbob** » 11 Oct 2007, 19:27

boot for audi avant 100 93-94 PN 441 498 203 A OR 4A0 498 203 A £24
syncro Outer boot "and assembly items" 14" looks like early ar no longer available. 251 498 203 F £24 Possibly still available early if you buy the whole shaft