Correct CV's for 1986 911 Carrera (Turbo body model) ??

[david_mca]

After hearing the dreaded 'clicking noise' of impending doom of a CV joint I removed the axle which has a CV joint on each end, intending to replace them both (then those on the other axle). However when about to order the replacement CV kits I have a problem. My Porsche is a 1986 911 Carrera (option M491 … this is the model with 3.2 Carrera engine/transmission-915/72 & turbo body, suspension, axles, brakes). So straight to Pelican parts to place an order, the part number shown on both Pelican Parts and Porsche PET catalogue for my model is: 911-332-923-01. However the part number shown on all my CV joints is 911-332-030-01, which is for a later model 911 Turbo (1991-92).
As I purchased the car when it was 2-years old in 1988 and the parts are original, and have a date stamp of 1985, which to choose?? No one I speak to seem to be able to clarify why the difference in part number, and as I am in New Zealand, I don't want to end up with the wrong ones.

Can anyone assist with advising me on the difference between these parts (if any??), and which is the 'right' one to order.

[wholberg]

If you have a factory turbo look the entire suspension is 930 components except for the tie rods on the front. I have run into this with my car when ordering parts and every time the correct suspension part was the 930 part.

However, I don't see how the later model part could be original or correct if the part number is correct. It sounds like someone slapped in a part that fit but was not correct. You have two references, Pelican and PET that agree on a part number. Order from Pelican and they will take it back it it's the wrong part.

[Bob Kontak]

I am looking at the 911 ROW catalog. The CV joint for your car is part number 930 332 034 00.

PM me your e-mail and I will send you the correct PET diagram.

[Bob Kontak]

See part #5.

[david_mca]

Thanks for the quick replies ..... from my research I agree that the axles and CV's are Turbo parts, whats confusing me is that the original parts fitted to my '86 model in the factory are date stamped 85 (I bought the car in '88) and know they haven't been replaced. I have spoken to Porsche dealer here in New Zealand, and they are even confused!!
Unfortunatly they don't hold stock of either part so I can't compare them.

[Flat6pac]

I have to agree with Bob, 930.332.034.00 is part number.
The other number, 911-332-923-01, is also a Turbo product per the pet look up
Bruce

[Bob Kontak]

The 85 stamped parts were made in 85. The part in the PET diagram spans 84-86. I don't see a problem. Am I missing something? Does the part that is stamped 1985 have the part number you posted in post #1 stamped on it?

Could you have just been reading the PET diagrams wrong?

Edit - OK - I see you said the newer part numbers are stamped on your CV joints. And you are correct as to Pelican's offerings. The part number I stated runs to 84 per PP. I will check the US vs ROW catalogs and see if that explains anything.

Edit #2

US / ROW - 84-86 same number I posted 930 332 034 00
US ROW 87-89 the 923 01 number
964 US ROW 911-332-030-01 thru 92

How could you be confused? (Argh!) I would (timidly) recommend Pelican's part number 923-01. The PET 87-89. Buy new washers and read up on Grady Clay's input on replacing CV joints / bolts / washers/ etc. May be worth a PM to him as he has a knack for working through obscure issues and making it seem easy.

[david_mca]

Bob ... Thanks for the input. If you look at the PET diagram posted above, item 25 (bottom RHS of diagram) .... I think you will find this is the 'CV repair kit' for the Turbo axle shafts I have, and that number in my edition of PET is 911-332-923-01. Pelican Tech agrees that the choice is of the two #'s I have outlined above, and has suggested I go with the original part number taken off the vehicle, and I am going to try that and just placed an order for 2 no. 911-332-030-01. Will now wait until delivery to carefully compare with original (which have done a pretty good job for the last 25 years :-) ... fingers are now firmly crossed.

[Bob Kontak]

Hope it works out. #25 part number must change across time as updated PETs are issued? My number is 911 332 923 00 and ROW PET catalog date is Aug 22, 06.

No matter - I don't think you can go wrong with your choice.

[david_mca]

Two cv joint kits received from PP, and fitted ..... now that's a fiddly & messy job!! My post was regarding the correct part number for my model, and on looking at the GKN box there where two part number references. My original part #911-332-030-01 taken off the vehicle cv joint, but shown in the PET catalogue to be a later fitment, on the top. On the side of the box was part #911-332-923-01 which is shown in the PET catalogue as the correct fitment for my vehicle. This draws me to the conclusion that they are the same part, and either number could be used when ordering.

[daburgh]

Reviving an old thread. Is it confirmed that the M491 has the same axles as the turbo? I have read that the M491 axles have 2 different flanges