CV joint lockwasher/spreader plate thingy issue

[s2driveruk]

Ok folk, I have hit a problem which I am struggling to get past with my propshaft overhaul.

The original rubber boot and metal cover was entirely flat where the bolts pass thorugh using the lockwashers/spreader plates but the gkn replacement has a hump which stops it sitting flush.

As a result i am struggling to find a modern alternative which is the right size. I thought I had found it but on trying them over the weekend, they are too large



SO i need the shape of the new one but with a ~2mm reduction between the bolt-holes as shape which this one would be perfect. Problem is that very few sites seem to list actual measurements so seems like a process of elimination lol



Anyone happen to know of any other ones which would fit? Cant believe I am the only one who has hit this issue but dont want to remount the prop without them as they are needed to torque up effectively

Cheers
David

[DEREKCO]

Simple solution refit the old lock plate with shake proof washer,s i changed mine about 2 years ago never had a problem

[s2driveruk]

not sure i follow...these photos illistrate the issue better

As you can see the original get nowhere near the holes


Replacement is the right shape to sit flush but too long

[LSG]

If you want to send me what you require I'll have some made. Shouldn't be too hard to do but will take a few day to get them done. Don't know if that's any help Dave. Regards Lynn

[rxl]

I have these

[s2driveruk]

I have these

I saw these and were next on the try list but can you confirm the part number that would really help. Are they from an A6 by chance?

[s2driveruk]

If you want to send me what you require I'll have some made. Shouldn't be too hard to do but will take a few day to get them done. Don't know if that's any help Dave. Regards Lynn

Lynn, thats a fantastic offer and very kind. If i cant trace those which RXL has above then i will take you up...many thanks

[rxl]

I saw these and were next on the try list but can you confirm the part number that would really help. Are they from an A6 by chance?

i think these ware 1K0407357C but need to check on weekend the mesurments

[SteveH]

Why not grind the centre out to allow the plate to fit?

[Rusty]

I just used the old boot, as it was in good order

Turned out that the noise I thought was the prop shaft is still there; I think it's my front pads clunking about but at least I know I have new CVs on the prop and the centre bearing is in better condition.

[Bowie69]

A visit to Mr Grinder would solve your problem entirely - just shave a bit out the middle of original bracket.

[mac2226]

I had this problem I went to local Audi gave them chassis number and the number plate reg and I ended up with full set all wrong size even if i drill them. Audi are **** I’m going to check with other vag cars to see if I can use that instead otherwise I will get some made up in stainless steel. Which should last a long time

[s2driveruk]

managed to reuse the originals. The issue was the GKN boots were incorrect, the ones in the pictures above are for a 1/2 shaft inner cv to enable extended angles rather than a flat backed one which is for the cardan shaft/propshaft.

I had the correct propshaft cv's and boots put on and then just cleaned up the lockwashers.

[ThatGUY]

Do you have the part number for the correct propshaft boots? I have the incorrect ones as well.