[Vwdiesel] CV-joint clapped out?

[LBaird119 at aol.com]

In a message dated 1/27/2007 7:52:25 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
mikel at buncombe.main.nc.us writes:

> the 
> small end of the boot was considerably smaller than that of the 
> original, probably about 6mm smaller;  it stretched enough to go on 
> without too much extra effort.  So, I'm wondering what I need to specify 
> in order to get the right kit.


  That sounds about right probably.  Don't know of any choice of 
kits other than manufacturer.  You do have to stretch them over 
the axle a bit.  Usually nothing that'd make you cringe though.  
  You CAN have larger 100mm(?) or 90mm(?)  (I think) dia. CV's 
though so you DO have that option but that's the bolting flang end.

> 
>   2)  Is it common for those cap seals in the flange to come unseated?
> 
> 
  Not horribly but it isn't UN-common either.
  I was going to say all you needed is a small punch 
and a hammer to remove those balancers, at least that's 
all mine took anyway.  Pin just easily drove out.  :-)  
Good thing you clipped that boot though or you'd have 
never known and prematurely worn out your inner joint.  
Might be worth checking the other side too, just in case. 
I wouldn't be too inclined to reuse that seal either.  :-(
  At the dealer I've seen Audis somehow appear to blow 
a hole in that seal and leak like that.
  Be sure you check your tranny fluid level.  Of course 
most likely being a 5 speed you about have to do that 
by draining, measuring and refilling.  :-P
    Loren