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Wed Nov 28, 2007 5:30 pm

I need to get new boots for my cv joints. How do I know if I need these http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VWC%2D211%2D501%2D149 or these http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VWC%2D113%2D501%2D149

I have no idea what the PO did back there. Is there an easy way to tell if I need the bug or thing cv boots?

Wed Nov 28, 2007 9:34 pm

Love this article:
http://www.blindchickenracing.com/How_to/CVJoints_Axles/cv_joints_101.htm

Basically, you can measure the outside of the CV housing to see if it's 94mm or 100mm.

Bug CV:

Thing (and other T4) CV:

Thu Nov 29, 2007 7:18 am

That's cool! Just what I needed to know. Thanks :D

Fri Nov 30, 2007 5:32 am

No theres more you need to know. The type 2 boots in the link above will most likely tear in a few months on a thing (ask me how I know this) and you'll be cleaning the cv joints out again and installing new boots. Try getting CV boots from germansupply.com http://www.germansupply.com He sells elastomeric boots which are damn near tear proof. I did so quite a while ago and the boots still look brand new. If you've already purchased them and dont mind redoing this job soon then install them. You'll agree with me after 3 to 6 months of very light use. :wink:

Fri Nov 30, 2007 1:15 pm

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