I'll butt in since I'm in the middle (one axle done, one to go) of putting
new boots on the front of my synchro. In calling around about boots, I spoke
with a local NAPA dealer who said they show a new listing for rebuilt front
axles for the synchro. He called his supplier (Rayloc) and found out NAPA's
selling price will be $175(part no. 50-3471). Will be available soon, but
obviously not as cheap as Tim's price--especially with the great exchange
rate. At least it's another option as installing a rebuild sure sounds like a
good idea.

I bought a hypodermic type end for a standard grease gun. Wouldn't want to
use it for an insulin shot, but it probably would squeeze under the edge of a
boot--or even poke right through it if need be. Sharp tip, approx 1/32" dia,
not expensive. Think I bought it a Wheels or some discount auto store.

VW dealer quoted me $44 for outside boot kit and $70 something for inner.
"Can that be?" I asked the parts guy--"I don't want the whole joint". He
understood when I said I check around. Bought both boot kits for ten-fifty at
Univeral Joint Sales--wish they were the blue ones you guys mentioned--but at
least they're not ripped and cracked.

Dan Williams
87 Synchro