Goldie 2 Posted August 29, 2014 As per title. Condition irrelevant, So long as it looks similar to one from a vr then great. I need it for exchange. I'm in Glasgow but am attending edition and will be driving from here to chesterfield to Northampton to Durham so can collect if you are near. Anyone got a scrap one in their parts bin? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted August 29, 2014 Yes but it's still together with driveshaft/hub but yours if we can get it apart :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted August 29, 2014 Is it scrap Martin? I have another driveshaft i need to strip as well. (need to return 2 x inner and 1 x outer).. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted August 29, 2014 (edited) The cv certainly looks like scrap mate, the boot is all burst and I had no plans to ever consider using it. I'll add a photo :) Edited August 29, 2014 by easypops Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted August 29, 2014 Condition isn't important mate, does it look difficult to get off? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted August 29, 2014 Condition isn't important mate, does it look difficult to get off? All these things look difficult to me mate lol but in all honesty I have no idea having never tried, hopefully someone will advise :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted August 29, 2014 Its the gearbox end i need, is it still on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted August 29, 2014 Bit fiddly but not too difficult if you have a vice. Just give it a good smash with a mallet which should break the retaining circlips hold on the drive shaft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted August 29, 2014 Not sure mate but I'll confirm once I get home later, half asleep this morning lol , or if you are at a loose end today, they are lying in my wood shed which is open, you know where I stay :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted August 29, 2014 Ideally I want to see how they are built up to help when i make these new joints up. If you are free a later on ill have a pop round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted August 29, 2014 I'll be in between 6.15 and 8pm mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted August 29, 2014 Ok, hopefully ill get over tonight then.. The joints are straightforward, we could 'have it off' in a few seconds.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted August 29, 2014 Sorry to jump in here . I'm refurbing the underside of the car ATM , I noticed mine is leaking . How much are these to replace ? I take it the company has the old one and you get a refurbed one . Or can I just replace the seals ? . Many thanks Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 Gar 10 Posted August 29, 2014 So you need a vice to get them apart? As this is what happened when I tried to get the hub nut off the passenger DS yesterday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted August 29, 2014 To split the joints all i did was remove the cir clip (taking about the inner ones) and then hammer it off. It was in the hand vice so didn't need a lot of force.. The outer end (wheel end) didn't take a lot to split either.. This is on the one you sold me Gar.. Rob, i found a brand new genuine off side shaft that was missing the inner CV so have bought the missing one plus the 2 for the other side and am refurbing s spare to build up. The CV kits come with everything in (except the bolts). Im not going to lie not the cheapest but when new complete driveshafts were available they were £350 each.. VW sell them on exchange hence why i need one inner to take back to get my surcharge back.. Gar, i feel bad asking you to post one if i can get one locally. If i get stuck though ill give you a shout... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted August 29, 2014 Thanks for the info Goldie Kind regards Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 Gar 10 Posted August 29, 2014 If you haven't got one sorted by Sunday I will get mine apart. Will wait till then though as it is such a greasy job, lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted August 29, 2014 If you need to know anything else let me know, I'm just at the part collecting stage at the moment but by the end i will have 2 totally as new driveshafts.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted August 29, 2014 Ah yes, good point, the grease is harder to remove from your hands than the CV from the driveshaft itself... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted August 29, 2014 All sorted, thanks to Martin… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites