MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: jaylufc17 on April 14, 2015, 09:55:41 am

Title: CV Gaiter Split
Post by: jaylufc17 on April 14, 2015, 09:55:41 am
Bought a GTI few weeks ago and just had a health check done for a peace of mind...

the results show the o/s/f cv gaiter is split and he said its leaking a bit of grease...

any ideas of how much this should cost and any places that will do this?

iautouk quoting around £125ish for part, supply and fit
Title: Re: CV Gaiter Split
Post by: GTIEagles on April 14, 2015, 01:56:22 pm
Funny enough they spotted the same on mine when it had a VW health check done! I managed to get a premium boot from GSF for about £10 when they had a 35% discount weekend on. And had it fitted by my trusty mechanic for about £40 so quite a saving can be made if you shop around.
Title: Re: CV Gaiter Split
Post by: Pesky jones on April 14, 2015, 02:05:43 pm
Funny enough they spotted the same on mine when it had a VW health check done! I managed to get a premium boot from GSF for about £10 when they had a 35% discount weekend on. And had it fitted by my trusty mechanic for about £40 so quite a saving can be made if you shop around.

What boot was this? In other words is it a specific type? I need to get one...
Title: Re: CV Gaiter Split
Post by: lukemk5gti on April 14, 2015, 02:26:16 pm
Funny enough they spotted the same on mine when it had a VW health check done! I managed to get a premium boot from GSF for about £10 when they had a 35% discount weekend on. And had it fitted by my trusty mechanic for about £40 so quite a saving can be made if you shop around.

What boot was this? In other words is it a specific type? I need to get one...

Pesky go get your boot fixed already!! http://www.gsfcarparts.ie/450vg0731

€15 without a discount code. Sign up to their emails for a discount code or just google for one.

Fitting is your major concern though - Again on my build thread is a brief how to for CV @jaylufc17 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=11958) http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,89715.msg907250.html#msg907250
Title: Re: CV Gaiter Split
Post by: GTIEagles on April 14, 2015, 02:27:07 pm
I can't remember the make but it had all the VW part numbers stamped on it, to be honest I think it was a geniune part that was repackaged (probably made by the same company)
Title: Re: CV Gaiter Split
Post by: Pesky jones on April 14, 2015, 02:37:28 pm
Funny enough they spotted the same on mine when it had a VW health check done! I managed to get a premium boot from GSF for about £10 when they had a 35% discount weekend on. And had it fitted by my trusty mechanic for about £40 so quite a saving can be made if you shop around.

What boot was this? In other words is it a specific type? I need to get one...

Pesky go get your boot fixed already!! http://www.gsfcarparts.ie/450vg0731

€15 without a discount code. Sign up to their emails for a discount code or just google for one.

Fitting is your major concern though - Again on my build thread is a brief how to for CV @jaylufc17 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=11958) http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,89715.msg907250.html#msg907250
Hahah Ok I'll order one now! Do they ship to uk?
Title: Re: CV Gaiter Split
Post by: GTIEagles on April 14, 2015, 02:40:42 pm
Use the UK version of the site instead: http://www.gsfcarparts.com/450vg0730

Title: Re: CV Gaiter Split
Post by: Pesky jones on April 14, 2015, 03:17:13 pm
Use the UK version of the site instead: http://www.gsfcarparts.com/450vg0730
Ordered with discount for 13.50  :happy2: cheers guys
Title: Re: CV Gaiter Split
Post by: lukemk5gti on April 14, 2015, 03:47:44 pm
Use the UK version of the site instead: http://www.gsfcarparts.com/450vg0730
Ordered with discount for 13.50  :happy2: cheers guys

You going to tackle it yourself?
Title: Re: CV Gaiter Split
Post by: Pesky jones on April 15, 2015, 03:44:43 pm
Use the UK version of the site instead: http://www.gsfcarparts.com/450vg0730
Ordered with discount for 13.50  :happy2: cheers guys

You going to tackle it yourself?

I don't think so, I think it's a tad much for me! Will be doing other things like dv and cam follower soon though.