Outer cv joint info

[papak]

It seems that I have picked up a bit of "play" in my outer CV joints. My Birkin utilizes a mildly modified VW front joint purportedly from an early VW Golf. Tom Carlin gave a part number from one in the shop (Interpart HK VW 1-051 0516). I haven't found a cross reference to this part number in all of my searching so far. After comparing mine to several Lobro joints in local parts stores, the consensus is that this is from a 2.0l car, ruling out the earliest Golfs. As is apparent from the attached photo, the outer mass has been turned down a bit in order to fit in the inboard side of the hub. Nominally 90mm on the inboard side. The axle nut is an M20x1.5. 

 

 Any help in either referencing the part number or otherwise identifying the part itself would be greatly appreciated. Tom has never had the occasion to replace one of these. The half shafts have always come to him fully assembled. In the course of refining the ECU map, I was encountering a serious surging issue upon accelerating out of a turn with the outboard suspension fully loaded. It seems as though the wear and tear was taken up by the outer CV joint. 

[Kitcat]

I had both go bad on my ‘09 Birkin (the builder didn’t fasten the ends of the boot covers, so both came off at a Se7ens event at NJMP, leading to CV joint failure).

I was able to get replacements from the builder, TexasMotorWorks, then the authorized Birkin importer. They may have some still, or know where you can source them?

[papak]

I’ll give them a try. Thanks

[papak]

None there. 

[wemtd]

Papak

Here's what i have in my notes: (possibly from the former Yahoo Birkin group). outer CV spline is VW (into the upright)

I hope this helps

 

 

1.       Axle, inner CV joint: 357498201A Inner CV Boot Left. Audi 4000 83–87 VW Golf 92–01

 

2.      Does anybody know from what car the outer CV joints of the S3 IRS came from? 

AUDI 80 (89/89Q/8A/B3) 1986-1991

SEAT CORDOBA (6K2/C2) 1993-1999

SEAT IBIZA II (6K1) 1993-2002

VOLKSWAGEN CADDY II (9K9B) 1995-2004

VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT VARIANT B3/B4 1988-1996

VOLKSWAGEN VENTO (1H2) 1991-1998

VOLKSWAGEN POLO CLASSIC/VARIANT (6KV#) 1996-2002

The application will vary in different countries but this should get you started in the right direction.

 

1.       xxxxxxxxx: replaced his Outer CV boots with CarQuest /Advance Auto.  The part number is CFD DX257, and it was about $15.

Edited March 11, 2022 by wemtd
add info.

[papak]

Thanks so much for the model references. This makes a lot of sense as the components of the Birkin are based on ROW models. Let me know when you start looking for rear rotors. That took nearly a month to figure out. Hope you get to dig out soon.