Front Drive Shaft V-Ring Seals

Post by **Aidan** » 04 Dec 2005, 18:23

Been refurbishing a spare pair of driveshafts to replace worn ones on the velle and found the v-ring seals were damaged and worn so went looking for some new ones.....this is the shortened story......with pics
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/aidan.talbot/V-RingSeals/

the upshot is that we have some available for members and a solution to their non availibility from VW.

Post by **matt** » 04 Dec 2005, 18:40

ACE....good un Aidan.....

Post by **toomanytoys** » 05 Dec 2005, 10:24

Hey up Aiden
Hows things?
Hows those new engines?
Mine has lost compression on one pot I reckon.. need to sort something..

I;ll be in touch over the weekend if you are about..
Si

Post by **SyncroSam** » 05 Dec 2005, 23:16

Good job Aidan.

I was supplied an original style seal with the new cv joint I got recently, so vw must have some stashed away somewhere. I thought I would save time by fitting the seal in vw, whilst waiting for them to finish faffing about, managed to slice my finger on the edge of the metal ring and got blood all over their desk

Cheers,
Sam.

Post by **HarryMann** » 06 Dec 2005, 00:50

Aidan has donated the last of the (known) genuine Trelleborg V-rings to the Syncronauts and these can be had for £6 ea. raising funds for us. There are only about 10 pairs left now.. Paypal to Syncronauts and email Jenny and Aidan will send them off then.

The VA profile ones, which are the only known replacements and don't require the steel supporting ring, are £4-50 ea. directly from Aidan.

Which prove to bes the best remains to be seen, Aidan is going to try out the VA (all rubber) replacements, maybe Russel will too. Waders should def. have these fitted, many were replaced (mine) when 'doing' the CV's or outer boots, so are missing or worn back (shot out)... the steel rings are still available.

Sam, can you find out how many sets your supplier thinks they have or can get, ta. Maybe they're just part of some OEM CV kits?

Post by **Aidan** » 06 Dec 2005, 17:49

Sam, was that cv joint exchange or outright purchase ? Etka seems to indicate its exchange ?
So yours is still flying I trust ?

Post by **SyncroSam** » 06 Dec 2005, 18:57

It was exchange, would have kept the old seal if i had known they were that rare.

yep, van is still going cheers, and getting a bit of exercise offroad as and when i have the opportunity.

Cheers,
Sam.

Post by **HarryMann** » 06 Dec 2005, 20:23

Tyger's inner front was exchange, else they wanted £55...

Post by **Aidan** » 06 Dec 2005, 22:02

Si, I hear you were in Hampshire, see you when ever you are passing....

Post by **missusjen** » 06 Dec 2005, 22:08

That is a top write up Aidan..........and an excellent result - cheers hon.....

Post by **toomanytoys** » 07 Dec 2005, 15:38

I havent been able to access it yet.. (blocked here) will from home..
Aiden, I was indeed, but a flying visit, pick up some bits.. put me down for a set of whatever seals you feel does the job.. good to put them on the shelf for when I get to them..
Awaiting smart comment form TC.....

Post by **HarryMann** » 11 Jan 2006, 13:27

Bump...

Post by **Diamond Hell** » 11 Jan 2006, 13:43

No rush on those seals yet then, Si.

Post by **Cate** » 11 Jan 2006, 13:54

Well done Aidan, good pics and write up, more wonders of the syncro made known to the owners. Thank you.

Post by **toomanytoys** » 11 Jan 2006, 17:32

Nah.. why do something today, when you can do it next week!!!!