New CV's/driveshafts-availability

[FACT HUNTer]

I don't understand why you need to replace the driveshafts - please explain.
You only mention that the CV joints are worn - I would expect CV joints to be readily available.

Have you spoken with a VW specialist? Boris at VolksCare in Bayswater has been helpful.

Paul

Gave Boris a call this morning.Very helpful bloke,he said a while ago he was onto some old stock parts which included some CV joints,he's making inquiries.
My inquiries so far all point to unavailability of new CV joints.

I want to change all CV's because the car's done 210 k,if one is worn the others aren't far behind.
Change-over driveshafts with new CV's fitted negates the need to confirm if your orig. shafts are straight and saves time.
If I could get a new CV to replace the worn one I can clock the shaft at work and this would get me out of trouble for now,but when the next one fails I'll be kicking myself.

Thanks for all your advice guys

Owning,driving and working on these cars is fun.

Finding parts however,......not so jolly.

[FACT HUNTer]

You can call Tooley Imports in Hornsby - they are pretty easy to deal with and have heaps of new MK1 stuff available.

I have in the past bought a large amount in for a few users from the US but you need to pick these parts carefully as the heavy items will catch you out on freight.

I used http://www.germanautoparts.com/

All good.Tooley Imports have all 4 CV's and boots in stockThanks mikinoz
I'll check the shafts and if they're O.K. ...sorted.
Thanks again everyone.

[jaffa]

If it was me, I'd souce some second hand driveshafts/CVs, theres plenty around, and rebuilt them. Its a dirty job, but unless they have run without grease for a fair while, will be OK. I did it a couple of times to my swallowtail shafts when the boots have split and they have 450k on them.

[Retired]

I have second hand driveshafts - $100 + post if you want them? They are in good nick.

[Blue Flog]

Let your fingers do the walking in the Yellow pages in Melbourne. I replace the CV's every year on the rally car(Mk1) with reconditioned ones for about $150. I have never had one fail and never had any problem with drive shafts.
Darcy

[FACT HUNTer]

Just got word back from GAP- $150 postage to Aus. for 2 driveshaft assemblies.($185+$150postage USD)$403 AUD.

So buying them from the States as complete units ready to fit is about $140 dollars less than buying 4 CV's and 4 boots in Australia($520+$20postage). Gap were very helpful and responded almost immediately to my e mails,great service.

Hi blue frog,Do you know what they actually re-condition in your CV's each year?Like do they somehow re-metal the housing and knuckle wear points,machine to specification, and re-surface harden before the new balls go in.Very interested to know.

Thanks Retired for the offer,but I'm O.K. for second hand driveshafts at the mo.