Syncro Front outer CVJ repair
Front Outer Constant Velocity Joints: Due to their wide angle range and exposed position,
these joints and boots are a bit special, being more expensive than all the other CV joints,
which are effectively no different then the 2WD CVJ parts)
Boot kits and suppliers
(14" Syncro)
Outer CVJ Boot Kit: VW Part Nos are 251 498 203 A [Up to Chassis No. 24-K-119 057]
Outer CVJ Boot Kit: VW Part Nos are 251 498 203 A [From Chassis No. 24-K-119 058]
(16" Syncro with front difflock)
Outer CVJ Boot Kit: VW Part Nos are 251 498 203 B [Up to Chassis No. 24-J-050 666]
Outer CVJ Boot Kit: VW Part Nos are 251 498 203 E [Chassis No. 24-J-050 667 ~ 24-L-007 602] (Options M625/M210 For Driveshaft 251 407 271 L)
Coaster: Good news on CV boot kit availability
Good news on CV boot kits, have replaced mine this weekend and are available from GKN driveline direct or motor factors. GKN are Lobro parent company so parts have Lobro OEM. part no. on them, FRont Outer Boot Kit is Pt. No 23509 and comes complete boot /90gm grease/clips/shaft circlip & nut (as do the VW kits also - Ed.)
GKN have only just released new direct supply catalogue and are at present restocking warehouse at Sutton Coalfield and hopfully will stock cv joints and complete shafts as well, previous distributor for GKN didn't list parts for syncro so they only supplied VW with parts.
Forum discussion on Front outer CVJs, 'those ring seals' (and suppliers)
Jeremy: Hello All,
I've had my Syncro Campervan for just over a year. I think that calls for a celebration Very Happy. Over this time I've got to know parts of the vehicle I didn't ever expect to know, and this recently includes the Front Outer CV joints.
I wanted to thank Syncrospares for his help over the phone and offer of second hand parts but I found a new one from http://www.partsinabox.co.uk/ who actually list the VW Syncro for £50 including P&P and VAT.
Fitted and it works a treat, it's never been so quiet. You guys probably know all this already but, just in case you didn't, they are available new. (can't get them from VW - I did ask).
Sonic23: Hi Jeremy,
I've just ordered 2 outers myself from these guys, as I've got this job to do. I was looking at Bentley and see that a ring needs to be pressed onto the ends (Pt No 251 407 328).
I was just wondering if you fitted the rings yourself (did you reuse or buy new?) - or did you take them to someone to get pressed on to the CVJs?
'toomanytoys: That's a very good price, what make are they marked with on the unit itself?
Jeremy: Ah! Now two questions I'm not qualified to answer, but I'll give it a go! I'm on good terms with a local garage (that happens when you get a syncro I think) with the deal that if I got the parts they would fit them. So Rich, I have no idea about these rings! I trust it's all there...
toomanytoys, the cv joint I am pretty sure is made by Interparts - their website http://www.interparts.eu.com/
