VW Bus CV Boot Kit — EMPI Neoprene Boot, Moly Grease & Hardware | Type 2 Bus 1968–1979, Vanagon & Thing (86-1086-D)
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EMPI CV Joint Boot Kit, Type 2 — Neoprene Boot, Moly Grease & Hardware (86-1086-D)
Short answer: EMPI 86-1086-D is a complete boot kit for one Type 2 CV joint: a neoprene boot, a moly grease pack and the boot hardware, in EMPI's retail box (OE 251 498 201 A). It fits the 1968–1979 VW Bus, the Vanagon (05/79–07/92) and the Thing. A Bus or Vanagon has four joints, so a full reseal takes four kits. CV bolts are not included.
Part numbers: EMPI 86-1086-D (short 1086). OE reference 251 498 201 A / 251498201A / 251-498-201-A. Equivalent kit: 251 598 201. Deluxe kit with 6 CV bolts: 86-1086-1; bulk boot with flange: 86-1086-0. UPC 707924099539.
Vehicle Fitment
| Years | Vehicle | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1968–1979 | VW Bus (Transporter T2) | 08/67–07/79 (EMPI price file) |
| 1980–1992 | VW Vanagon (Transporter T3) | 05/79–07/92; Syncro not confirmed |
| 1973–1974 | VW Thing (181) | EMPI lists 09/69–02/79 |
| Not confirmed | Type 4 (411/412) 1971–1974 | Dealer-listed for the equivalent 251 598 201 kit |
| Not confirmed | Buggies and sand rails with Type 2 CVs | Only if the joints are stock-size Type 2 |
| Does not fit | Type 1 IRS Beetle | Uses a smaller boot: EMPI 86-1084-D |
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part number | EMPI 86-1086-D |
| Kit contents | Neoprene CV boot, moly grease pack, boot hardware |
| Joint | Type 2 CV joint (one joint per kit) |
| OE reference | 251 498 201 A |
| Packaging | EMPI 3-color trilingual retail box |
| UPC | 707924099539 |
| Country of origin | China |
| Shipping weight | 0.8 lb |
| Package dimensions | 5 x 5 x 5 in |
What's Included
Included:
- Neoprene CV boot
- Moly grease pack
- Boot hardware
Not included:
- CV bolts (see EMPI 86-1086-1)
Why It Matters
A torn CV boot on a Bus throws grease across the back of the transaxle and lets grit into the joint. Replace it before the joint starts clicking and you save the joint.
Installation Notes
- Support the Bus safely, pull the six CV bolts on each end and drop the axle. Mark the joints so they go back the way they came off.
- Clean the joint completely and check it. If the balls are pitted or the grease is full of grit, replace the joint, not just the boot.
- Work the moly grease into the joint from both sides until it is full, then fit the new boot and its hardware.
- Clean the CV bolt threads and the flange faces. Use new lock washers or bolts where your manual calls for them, and torque the bolts to spec in a cross pattern.
- A full reseal is four joints and four kits. Do them all at once while the axles are out.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does the EMPI 86-1086-D CV boot kit fit a 1972 VW Bus? Yes. EMPI lists it for the VW Transporter T2 from 08/67 to 07/79, which covers every 1968–1979 Bus with IRS CV joints.
- Does the 86-1086-D CV boot fit a Vanagon? Yes for the standard Vanagon: EMPI lists the VW Transporter T3 from 05/79 to 07/92. Syncro and aftermarket-axle Vanagons are not confirmed, so check your joints first.
- What is the OE number for a VW Bus CV boot kit? OE reference 251 498 201 A. The EMPI kit is 86-1086-D, UPC 707924099539; the version with six CV bolts is EMPI 86-1086-1.
- How many CV boot kits do I need for a Bus? One kit does one CV joint. A Bus or Vanagon has four joints, so a full reseal takes four kits.
- What is in the EMPI CV boot kit? One neoprene CV boot, a moly grease pack and the boot hardware, in EMPI's retail box. CV bolts are not included.
- Will it fit my buggy's Type 2 CVs? EMPI doesn't list buggies. If your axles use the stock-size Type 2 (100mm) CV joints, this boot matches that joint, but compare it with your old boot first.
Explore Related Categories
Doing a full axle service? Browse Drivetrain & Transmission, everything for the VW Bus and VW Vanagon, and the full EMPI Parts catalog. EMPI CV joint bolts are on the EMPI CV joint bolt set (16-2410-0 / 16-2412-0) page.
Prop 65 Warning
⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. All parts legal for use on pre-pollution controlled vehicles only.
