which CV joints are the best
09-05-2005, 08:01 AM
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which CV joints are the best
Hi, my cv's need replacing on my 944 N.A..
Before I purchase 4x CV's I would like to know if anyone has any feedback on the cheaper brands of CV's that seem to be floating around.
I was told that there is a cheap brand called "GKN automotive " which are made in Asia, but I’m sceptical about the quality of these CV’s.
Has anyone had any experience with these cheaper cv's ?????
I know LOBRO are the best (but also the most expensive)
Are there any other brands of C.V's that someone can recommend .
Thanks
Robert
Before I purchase 4x CV's I would like to know if anyone has any feedback on the cheaper brands of CV's that seem to be floating around.
I was told that there is a cheap brand called "GKN automotive " which are made in Asia, but I’m sceptical about the quality of these CV’s.
Has anyone had any experience with these cheaper cv's ?????
I know LOBRO are the best (but also the most expensive)
Are there any other brands of C.V's that someone can recommend .
Thanks
Robert
09-05-2005, 08:32 AM
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your local autoparts store will sell you 2 fully loaded axels for the rear of the 944. apparently the VW CV axel is a direct fit, so the parts cross reference. i got both full axels packed with grease for a total of $132.00.
09-05-2005, 08:59 AM
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Hi "CT944" - thanks for the info
that is very cheap , at $66 for 2 CV's + Axle . Was this a genuine VW axle ??
if so what was the part # ??
the porsche part number I have for the CV's is 944.331.901.00 , does this part # also match the VW part # when you say they cross reference ??
what brand of CV's do you have ?? I know you said they were VW , but who actually made them , was it Lobro or some other generic brand ??
Sorry for all the questions "CT944"
that is very cheap , at $66 for 2 CV's + Axle . Was this a genuine VW axle ??
if so what was the part # ??
the porsche part number I have for the CV's is 944.331.901.00 , does this part # also match the VW part # when you say they cross reference ??
what brand of CV's do you have ?? I know you said they were VW , but who actually made them , was it Lobro or some other generic brand ??
Sorry for all the questions "CT944"
09-05-2005, 04:36 PM
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Lobro is owned by GKN (who are owned by someone else). The early CV joint is the same as the VW 411. I don't think the axles are the same length though. It does depend on the year of the 944 to cross to the VW numbers.
09-05-2005, 05:21 PM
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Yeah, the CV's are from GKN and so are the boots and all the hardware.
I found a local GKN dealer, when i asked about CV's, he informed me that all he needed was either the number or the CV code and he can get it. Unfortunately/Fortunately, i just went ahead and swapped a CV from my 88 NA car into my turbo. But i am under the impression that the CVs from GKN would be much cheaper than from the dealer.
I found a local GKN dealer, when i asked about CV's, he informed me that all he needed was either the number or the CV code and he can get it. Unfortunately/Fortunately, i just went ahead and swapped a CV from my 88 NA car into my turbo. But i am under the impression that the CVs from GKN would be much cheaper than from the dealer.
09-06-2005, 12:12 PM
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GKN owns Lobro. The box says GKN, the contents are Lobro.
A complete axle for $66 is a rebuild. One new CV joint is more than that.
The Lobro number is E 153 12 01 99 003
A complete axle for $66 is a rebuild. One new CV joint is more than that.
The Lobro number is E 153 12 01 99 003
