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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: number1bassman on 13 September 2010, 11:44

Title: MKIV Golf Inner CV Joint
Post by: number1bassman on 13 September 2010, 11:44

Quick question guys,

My inner CV Joint has gone and JORDYGTI has sent me a new one, but the inner joint is different.

He says it will fit but I can't see how.  Am I being thick (Which has been known)??  :laugh:

Here's a picture of two driveshafts (Not mine).

The one that is on my car is like the one on the left, and the one he's sent is like the one on the right.

(http://www.funksoulkitty.org/shockypage/june/swap/swap042.jpg)

Will they interchange?

THANKS IN ADVANCE!

Title: Re: MKIV Golf Inner CV Joint
Post by: number1bassman on 13 September 2010, 11:45

Sorry, just better add, the inner joint has gone on my car and Jordy has sent me a complete shaft!  Not just a joint sorry!  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: MKIV Golf Inner CV Joint
Post by: vwprime on 13 September 2010, 11:52

The drive shafts are diffarnt left to right in leanth and thickniss. did you say what side or is it just the bearings you are worred about?

Title: Re: MKIV Golf Inner CV Joint
Post by: Hulmie on 13 September 2010, 11:53

the one on the left looks like a drivers side driveshaft and the other passenger side. Drivers side is normally thicker.

Title: Re: MKIV Golf Inner CV Joint
Post by: vwprime on 13 September 2010, 11:59

I dont know if this helps or not but this is what my left drive shaft looks like on a 1999 AGU Golf
(http://5fsnaa.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pCkoOfJAZsGHqDCOoHYfZPLW8j0VVSv8-Nl6SCZA2v7_emcs9osQqSJ1vvUjDjQ5_-IXbk-Frng7jSxzSWtDyMbTnTs8EdGFf/DSC03910.JPG?psid=1)

Title: Re: MKIV Golf Inner CV Joint
Post by: number1bassman on 13 September 2010, 12:03

Hi guys,

The one he's sent is the right length, but the mounting point to the gearbox is different!  It's the one on the right not the one on the left like my car and the fella above who posted his car with the box out!

Cheers

Title: Re: MKIV Golf Inner CV Joint
Post by: houston on 13 September 2010, 13:55

its ok, they are interchangeable

Title: Re: MKIV Golf Inner CV Joint
Post by: number1bassman on 13 September 2010, 14:39

How?  The bolts are different!
I guess I'd have to change the mounting flange from the gearbox as well?

Title: Re: MKIV Golf Inner CV Joint
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 13 September 2010, 18:21

What gearbox do you have? 02J?

Title: Re: MKIV Golf Inner CV Joint
Post by: number1bassman on 13 September 2010, 19:26

I guess so, the engine has been changed and the box at some point but it looks like the ones posted above!
I'm so gutted! It's only a cv joint and I've bought a driveshaft that I'm told will fit but no one will tell me how to make it fit and Jordy isn't talking to me either now! Hope I haven't upset him?

Title: Re: MKIV Golf Inner CV Joint
Post by: tech1889 on 13 September 2010, 20:37

his a busy busy man be patient he will reply..

Title: Re: MKIV Golf Inner CV Joint
Post by: number1bassman on 13 September 2010, 21:09

So long as I haven't upset him!!

I am desperate to sort it out!!

Title: Re: MKIV Golf Inner CV Joint
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 13 September 2010, 21:14

None things for sure,that shaft isn't off an 02J box.

What engine is your car?

Title: Re: MKIV Golf Inner CV Joint
Post by: number1bassman on 13 September 2010, 22:09

It's a 1.8 turbo.
Same as the guy on the previous page who's posted a picture of his 1.8t up in the air with the box out. He's got the same style driveshafts as me.  Not sure what box it is, I know for snizzle it's a 5 speed though!  I keep going for sixth and it ain't there!! :rolleyes:

Title: Re: MKIV Golf Inner CV Joint
Post by: houston on 14 September 2010, 00:13

it will fit but youll need the longer bolts, anyone with etka?

Title: Re: MKIV Golf Inner CV Joint
Post by: houston on 14 September 2010, 00:21

the bolts you need are 48mm long but im having bit difficulty with etka deciding if there m8 or m10 (think m8 but dont take my word as gospel)

Title: Re: MKIV Golf Inner CV Joint
Post by: number1bassman on 14 September 2010, 09:01

I do have some nice bolts that Jordy sent with the new shaft which would be long enough, but they're too thin!  I'm pretty sure they are M8 and the original ones off the car are M10.
I'm not sure if I got longer bolts if they'd be thin enough to go through the holes in the new joint!

You sure it'd be okay having odd driveshafts?

Title: Re: MKIV Golf Inner CV Joint
Post by: houston on 14 September 2010, 09:34

it'll be ok having odd driveshafts, but if m10 bolts wont fit through the driveshafts cv (unless you can drill out the holes) then it wont fit.

both shafts are listed in etka as having m8 and m10 versions, the one youve been sent is for

AHW,AKQ,AGP,AQM,AEH,AKL,AGN,APK,AQY,AGR,ALH,AHF

it will work with your engine, its just these versions need an extra wide cv for some reason

Title: Re: MKIV Golf Inner CV Joint
Post by: number1bassman on 14 September 2010, 10:16

Hi Houston,

Thanks for that.  I'll go get some nice big high tensile bolts at lunch and get my drills out and see if I can't make them holes bigger!
I am a technician but just had a moment!
I appreciate everyone's comments, I hope one day I can return the favour.
I also can't complain about the price Jordy gave me for the shaft!  :cool:
Sorted, now to sort out the running problems!  Fitting a MAF this afternoon after I broke mine when cleaning it!  DOH  :rolleyes:
Exhaust manifold gaskets and a possible head gasket and I'll be there!  Loosing a bit of coolant and white smoke when idling!

Title: Re: MKIV Golf Inner CV Joint
Post by: number1bassman on 24 September 2010, 15:23

Okay, didn't work, sent it back to Jordy for a refund and bought one from these guys  http://stores.ebay.co.uk/J-R-TRADING-UK-LTD (http://stores.ebay.co.uk/J-R-TRADING-UK-LTD)   off ebay. Fitted first time and at £68 with postage, can't complain and, 2 year guarantee!

Sweet!  :cool: