CV Joint Questions, All have different markings / 2 are definitely bad Options

[Chaznaster]

Hi All. I just tore down my axles to repack my CVs and replace damaged boots. I guess it's not surprising that they had a mix of gasket/ no gasket and Schnoor/ no Schnoor washers. That is a theme with this car!

I found few interesting things that I would like to understand better before I go looking for replacements. I am mostly interested in making sure that the ones I would like to keep (Left Inner and Left Outer) are the right parts, especially the yellow zinc one. And confirmation that the Right Inner and Right Outer are fit for retirement. I have limited experience with 914 or worn CVs ... and really appreciate your help.

Left Inner: This one has a bit of dimpling in the races but not terrible. It has the standard inner carrier (is that what they are called?) with the shoulder on one side. The outer surface has 7 153 100 199 004 LOBRO 41/84 stamped on it. I will likely reuse this one.



Left Outer: This one is in fine shape but it is an entirely different color (looks yellow zinc plated). There is NO shoulder on the inner carrier on either side. The outer surface has the VW symbol above the number 2. It looks the same in all other respects. Are there any concerns that this might be made for a different car axle?



Right Inner: the outer surface has LOBRO (in a circle) and 40-76. This one is pretty bad.


Right Outer: the outer surface has only 44-74 stamped on it. I am pretty sure it is shot as well.

[Chaznaster]

@914Mels The car is defiantly a fair weather driver. I am hoping to get decent use of it during summers but it will not be a daily driver. It will not go on any long trips until I get a few more details settled ... like a pesky oil leak. The balls are all in great shape. Regarding putting the more worn ones on the left does that side really get less torque? Why is that?

@930cabman If you are OK to share, where are you sourcing the axles? I heard they were NLA as well so it might be good to start looking for some even if I put the existing ones back on until they start to clunk. That way I'd be ready for replacement when it finally happens.

@iankarr I think you suggested in one of your videos to turn the CVs around to get more life out of them, presumably by getting away from the current wear zone. It does not look like the roll pins can be put on the other side so I am assuming you mean to flip the axle when reinstalling, effectively swapping inner and outer CVs. Is that right?

[930cabman]

@914Mels The car is defiantly a fair weather driver. I am hoping to get decent use of it during summers but it will not be a daily driver. It will not go on any long trips until I get a few more details settled ... like a pesky oil leak. The balls are all in great shape. Regarding putting the more worn ones on the left does that side really get less torque? Why is that?

@930cabman If you are OK to share, where are you sourcing the axles? I heard they were NLA as well so it might be good to start looking for some even if I put the existing ones back on until they start to clunk. That way I'd be ready for replacement when it finally happens.

@iankarr I think you suggested in one of your videos to turn the CVs around to get more life out of them, presumably by getting away from the current wear zone. It does not look like the roll pins can be put on the other side so I am assuming you mean to flip the axle when reinstalling, effectively swapping inner and outer CVs. Is that right?

I find them here, Samba, Ebay, Craigslist, ... and have had some luck finding decent ones, but it's a gamble

[Chaznaster]

@914Mels The car is defiantly a fair weather driver. I am hoping to get decent use of it during summers but it will not be a daily driver. It will not go on any long trips until I get a few more details settled ... like a pesky oil leak. The balls are all in great shape. Regarding putting the more worn ones on the left does that side really get less torque? Why is that?

@930cabman If you are OK to share, where are you sourcing the axles? I heard they were NLA as well so it might be good to start looking for some even if I put the existing ones back on until they start to clunk. That way I'd be ready for replacement when it finally happens.

@iankarr I think you suggested in one of your videos to turn the CVs around to get more life out of them, presumably by getting away from the current wear zone. It does not look like the roll pins can be put on the other side so I am assuming you mean to flip the axle when reinstalling, effectively swapping inner and outer CVs. Is that right?

I find them here, Samba, Ebay, Craigslist, ... and have had some luck finding decent ones, but it's a gamble

Thank you. Time to start looking...