1986 T25 Syncro CV joint kit

[syncropaddy]

Thanks for the traslation anyone have any other ideas to source one please ?

Hmmmm I didnt know the picture was in German

[PetenAli]

I spotted those a while back, been keeping an eye on his sales for them ever since.

In fact i posted them a question about the manufacturer only this morning. I'll let ya'll know what the answer is when/if i get one.
Been racking my brain thinking who the dealer must be, has to be one of very few people being based where they are. I've got an idea who i think it is but not sure.

PetenAli, you got any ideas?

Not a clue!! The seller's name should be a giveaway but its not one I recognise. Be good if someone is selling good Syncro parts down here!

[Aidan]

I've just spoken to the guy - Les Bray obviously, he's not sure of the warranty, he gets them from Denmark, he had a look at the box whilst we on the phone and the country of origin wasn't clear from the packaging (I think it china though) - he's going to contact his supplier and try and get more info and get back to me - I explained who we were and he'll sort us a discount code if we want any once we have more info. He's sold a few hundred cv joints from thht supplier and had no comebacks (none of the few syncro ones he's sold included)

[v-lux]

What about the seal issue Andy flagged up?

[Aidan]

one can use a VA80 seal instead of the original one in it's little metal ring that works fine and the VA seals seem to last ok

[v-lux]

Intriguing!

[PetenAli]

Need to keep an eye on these. Will find out where he is and go for a visit when I'm back home and on my travels around Cornwall...

I remember a very acrimonious discussion about Chinese front outer CVs on here not long after I joined. Wouldn't want to find myself getting caught up in one of those!

[Bilko]

I recieved the CV joint today, it's made by a company called JP Group a/s in Denmark who are well established so going to give it a go http://www.jpgroup.dk/dk/jp-group-as-automotive.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Simon Baxter]

JP Group, good luck!
JP sell a lot of stuff, big company, they are the ones that sell Brax, Jopex and the like as far as I know it's all made in China.
We don't sell it.
I think JK sell a lot if it.

[syncropaddy]

I reckon you'll be buying another CV joint to replace this one within a year or two. False economy!

[Bilko]

Ok thanks for your thoughts, time will tell, I only use the van occasionally it's a camper

[Aidan]

shall we buy one and send it for TUV ?

[Bilko]

Excuse my ignorance what's TUV ?

[syncropaddy]

TUV certification involves rigorous testing of the applications for which the component is designed. It includes verification that the device satisfies the strictest European regulations for the industry in which the component was designed for and ensures the component specifications are stated correctly. Periodic retesting of the component is required to maintain TUV approval and the certification is without question the most comprehensive testing any product would undergo. In the case of a tuning module, TUV approval means the product complies with legal exhaust-emissions standards.

Any manufacturer worth its salt would strive for a TUV cert. Its the toughest certification system in Europe

[Mudlark]

ergo; it is a quality mark; expensive to attain and maintain for a manufacture and part of the additional costs associated with your higher quality lines.

In that, you have the comfort of knowing your buying something that has been tested as fit for purpose and have every right to expect it will last and a reasonable expectation that the company involved would take back any item that had prematurely failed and provide you with a replacement free of charge or at reduced price at least.