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Wildthings
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 Posted: Tue May 11, 2021 1:05 pm Post subject: Re: VW Tiguan CV Boot option |
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| As a general rule a boot that has the ridges to hold a clamp in place should be clamped and one that does not should not be clamped. The ones without the ridges tend to be thicker at the small end than the boots that require a clamp. I actually have not seen one of the boots that is designed not to need a clamp in quite a while at this point in time. I will look through my stash of old boots and axles to see if I can get a picture. |
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termuehlen 
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| Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2021 8:26 pm Post subject: Re: VW Tiguan CV Boot option |
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I purchased and installed the VW boots, as identified by Dave. The part number has changed. VW told me 1K0-498-201 part number is no longer available. The new part number is (2Q0-498-202, $35.52 per) and the
VW grease (G-052-133-A3, $22.50 per). The new part number matches the labels in Dave's photos. Here are my pictures:
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Sodo
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| Posted: Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:51 pm Post subject: Re: VW Tiguan CV Boot option |
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I just ordered 8 Tiguan boots. $36 each + 13.23 shipping ( from vwpartsnowonline.com
I have some cracked boots, and a very minor leak starting.
They are NOT old boots, probably 35,000 miles max.
Hopefully they all make it into the winter and I'll have a pile of boots ready for CV servicing..
I have a LARGE project pile.... Some new CVs too.
So many new parts I've forgotten what's there.
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candyman
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| Posted: Sat Jun 26, 2021 3:06 pm Post subject: Re: VW Tiguan CV Boot option |
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| I truly hope these are the answer to the boots issue. I just replaced another less than 13k mile rockford boot last weekend. Thats 3 now in 4 years. Ive been using up my good used original vw boots that I have hoarded over the years as a temp replacement, heck theyll likely last another 50k miles in the condition they are in. Thansk to all who are trying this out and reporting their findings |
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babysnakes
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| Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2021 5:06 am Post subject: Re: VW Tiguan CV Boot option |
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Thank you all for this thread.  |
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kguarnotta
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| Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2021 8:53 am Post subject: Re: VW Tiguan CV Boot option |
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Thanks for all this info -
Will these Tiguan boots fit the heavy duty 930 axles?
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JPT
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| Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2021 10:28 am Post subject: Re: VW Tiguan CV Boot option |
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If you are looking for a boot system that works, try this. I have used this system on my lifted Thing for 15 years without one failure. I added these to 6 of my CVs on my lifted Syncro 5 years ago and I have not had any issues.
Disregard the maker (Empi) These are offroad boots made for type 2 CVs.
They are a two piece design like most of the 930 offroad boots. The number of pleets and and the bellows shape certainly helps relieve pressure.
If you did have a boot fail, they are available separately too, no need to replace the flange plate.
Check 'em. Just Google 86-9303-0 (Empi part number)
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crazyvwvanman
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| Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2021 12:17 pm Post subject: Re: VW Tiguan CV Boot option |
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The 930 CVs are larger with a wider bolt spacing and larger diameter bolt holes.
Boots with an integral flange need to match the CV type.
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| kguarnotta wrote: |
Thanks for all this info -
Will these Tiguan boots fit the heavy duty 930 axles? |
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kguarnotta
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| Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2021 2:13 pm Post subject: Re: VW Tiguan CV Boot option |
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ok - thanks.
Mine - replaced last fall - less than 4,000 miles on them - and one tore already.
I used the heavy duty 930 boots from GoWesty.
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Sodo
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| Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2021 7:19 pm Post subject: Re: VW Tiguan CV Boot option |
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Whadda you guys think of this?
Do you think the boot touches on the Tiguan?
My van is lifted 1.25 inches (Syncro 19.5)
I suppose the axle-angle of a 2WD lifted to 18.5" would be the same as mine.
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| Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2021 9:24 pm Post subject: Re: VW Tiguan CV Boot option |
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| JPT wrote: |
Disregard the maker (Empi) These are offroad boots made for type 2 CVs. Check 'em. Just Google 86-9303-0 (Empi part number) |
Thanks for this info. I’m going to try these on my lifted 2wd. All four boots are torn after 2 years. Hopefully these will hold up. Buslab had them in stock, and also the flanges:
https://www.buslab.com/product-p/86-9304.htm
https://www.buslab.com/product-p/86-9305.htm |
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djkeev
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| Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2021 3:45 am Post subject: Re: VW Tiguan CV Boot option |
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| Sodo wrote: |
[youtube]https://youtu.be/xJ1ObwlN6Qc[/youtube
Whadda you guys think of this?
Do you think the boot touches on the Tiguan?
My van is lifted 1.25 inches (Syncro 19.5)
I suppose the axle-angle of a 2WD lifted to 18.5" would be the same as mine. |
Well, my initial thought is how much of a concern is this?
It looks like he has the body jacked up and the suspension is at full sag.
This situation will rarely if ever occur in everyday use.
I liken it to being upset the steering assembly hits the bump stop on a full lock turn.
It rarely if ever happens.
I'm going to go check my stock height 90 GL and see of the boot touches the axle but I don't expect it to be.
Sure, maybe a raised vehicle might have a problem but raised vehicles often have CV joint problems anyway. Just add it to the list.
Even if it does touch the shaft, that is all it is doing, touching.
The boot and the axle shaft are rotating in the exact same synchronization so if they touch it is in an area absolutely covered with grease. It isn't like a fan belt rubbing on a loose mounting bolt!
I've no worries, I'll check my boots but I'll still sleep soundly even if they do touch at normal suspension ride height.
These boots even if they do touch the axle shaft will still probably FAR out perform the crap "proper" boots on the market today.
Rainy morning, I'm not crawling under right now........
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| Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2021 10:55 am Post subject: Re: VW Tiguan CV Boot option |
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| Sodo wrote: |
[youtube]https://youtu.be/xJ1ObwlN6Qc[/youtube
My van is lifted 1.25 inches (Syncro 19.5)
I suppose the axle-angle of a 2WD lifted to 18.5" would be the same as mine. |
It looks like he has the body jacked up and the suspension is at full sag.
This situation will rarely if ever occur in everyday use. |
This is "wheels on the ground".
Agreed, no rotation, its just pressing, releasing but the numbers are big.
Appx 12 times per second at 65mph.
Every mile it has pressed/released 646 times.
Every 1000 miles, 646,000 times.
Not sure this will last on a lifted van.
Dave (& others) I’m curious if you think the boot touches your axle at your ride height.
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| Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2021 1:13 pm Post subject: Re: VW Tiguan CV Boot option |
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Here is an option with lifetime warranty. Has anyone had experience with FCP Euro or GKN cv boots ? Appears to be OEM but is it the same quality or not?
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/audi-vw-cv-joint-...B#warranty
Audi VW CV Joint Boot Kit - GKN 1K0498201
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Audi VW CV Joint Boot Kit - GKN 1K0498201
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dabaron
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| Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 7:41 am Post subject: Re: VW Tiguan CV Boot option |
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has there been a consenus on which to get, GKN or VW - Dave says VW fits the axle better and is the one to go with.
i need to make a purchase and the price point of the GKN is attractive.
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