Outer CV

[Campbell]

Hi,

I run a MK2 Scirocco with a welded diff and seem to chronically break the outer cv on the drivers side, like every event. Has anyone dealt with this issue? or even better, solved it? thanks

[Knestis]

Common theory is that you are breaking it because it runs out of "plunge" travel - in and out. Raise the ride height so it runs at more of an angle with more room to move.

K

[Flyinglizard]

My book tells how to measure it.
Also, often if you buy a replacement axle, they may be for the Golf, not the Mk 1,. and they are 1/4in longer. Max torque is about 200-250#, not 300or more.
WE run the same setup, welded diff , many hrs between any thing breaking. I repack them every 20 hrs or so. MM

[racer_tim]

In the 6 years of racing my VW Wabbit, in both ITB and GP trim, I only lost one CV joint on track, and it was an inner. I also swapped out the entire 1/2 shaft after every 6-8 events.

Like the others have said, check the length of the 1/2 shaft. If it's too long, you will put additional pressure on the CV cages. I realize that in IT you can't shorten the axle, but you could remove the circlip that would allow the axle to protrude further into the CV, with out causing the binding that might lead to failure.

[1stgen]

Car sounds too low and has no balljoint spacer, I broke 2 axles when my control arms weren't level. Got balljoint extensions and made cable travel limiters for the shock and spring so the axle will not droop. Haven't had a problem since and I'm running 250 ft/lbs of tourque.

[Flyinglizard]

Get it fixed??