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Re: CV Joint Experts?
Historical mailing list - Robert Harris
Thu, 11 Nov 2004 01:01:57 -0500
If it is really clunking and everything else checks out OK (cv bolts tight etc) then I would say it is done for... metal...
Re: CV axle help for early m/t Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
Fri, 6 Dec 2019 10:08:05 -0500
...Thank you, good to know this is normal. > You may want to consider the 944 CV joints. > http://www.t3technique.com/suspension-and-drivetrain...
Diesel Vanagon conversion / CV Joints
Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
Mon, 18 Nov 1996 16:25:41 -0500
...I also started another page outlining how to service CV joints. This page has descriptions and photos of the process. http://www.relitech.com...
Re: CVJ gaskets;
Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:52:03 -0400
...These are "new" 30K+ KM's CV's self installed CV's > that function fine otherwise. Can't say if grease from CV's...
Re: CVs and bolts and washers, oh my
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 16 Mar 2005 19:42:32 -0500
You can't use stainless for the CV bolts. The proper size is M8 X 1.25 X 48mm. 50mm is fine. Property class...
Re: CV problem?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 2 May 2009 15:14:56 -0500
The hard turning of your vehicle in a circle with the steering wheel at the stops puts a side load on the CV's...
Clarification Re: Syncro front axle
Historical mailing list - Martin Peitz
Wed, 25 Nov 1998 16:58:34 -0600
Jimmy Sanby wrote: > > I have just been through replacing 3 front and 2 back CV's so here is my > two cents..... > > My front...
Re: CV Joint Packing Grease?
Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
Fri, 7 Jan 2005 11:37:51 -0500
The Red Line grease they were referring to is CV-2 synthetic grease (why it's listed in the cooling section I don't...
Re: CV advice needed
Historical mailing list - Rob
Wed, 27 Nov 1996 01:16:30 -0400
At 10:19 PM 11/26/96 -0600, you wrote: >That clacking noise comes from a worn bearing in the CV joint, repacking >will...
Re: CV joints - anyone tried OE brand?
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Fri, 8 Jun 2007 09:02:48 -0700
...If you buy these CV joints, buy good quality new bolts or use your old ones. The joints themselves looked ok to me, but...
?Equivalent CV Grease?
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Thu, 8 Apr 2004 12:25:55 EDT
Does anyone know what commonly available greases have the same specs as the VW G6.3 CV grease? Thanks, George
Re: CV Joint Swapping
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Thu, 20 Apr 2000 09:00:29 -0400
Why is it that you cannot simply rotate the halfshaft?? The cv joints are identical on both sides? Z David Beierl <dbeierl@IBM.NET...
No Go on CV Boot R&R
Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
Thu, 4 Nov 2010 05:54:34 -0700
Greetings List, I noted that my front CV boots were shot so I bought boots (expedited shipping) from Bus Depot and took them to...
CV joint grease on tapered roller bearings?
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Fri, 15 May 2009 18:18:46 -0400
Anybody have experience or knowledge of the dangers or benefits of using molybdenum disulfide (CV joint) grease on tapered roller bearings such as those...
CV joint lifespan?
Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
Sat, 4 Jan 1997 02:40:57 -0000
...The service record indicates a new off-side inner CV joint 16k miles ago, prior to that both were replaced 60k miles ago. 1...
Re: CV joints - anyone tried these?
Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
Fri, 8 Jun 2007 14:10:16 -0700
consider that you can get a NEW, not rebuilt, empi axle with the two cv joints on it for $90 incl shipping, for example...
Re: Broken CV Bolts
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Thu, 25 Mar 2010 03:53:38 -0600
Craig, I had 3 loose CV bolts that had backed out of the outer wheel flange but stayed in the CV, and 3 that...
CV greasing - not smooth when put back together :(
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Mon, 15 May 2017 11:41:09 -0600
Hi, I decided to check for wear and re-grease my CV joints. I did NOT remove the CV's from the axle, so...
Re: WTB; CV JOINT SPACER/
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 7 Aug 2009 17:21:42 -0500
...WTB; CV JOINT SPACER/ > > *http://tinyurl.com/nzxkr5* > ** > Hi All, > I'm looking for a Pair of > CV Joint Spacers > (See Picture) > If you...
87 GL CV Probs: Roll Reversal Successful
Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
Mon, 24 Nov 1997 18:06:37 -0600
Volks, Thanks to all who responded w/tips on CVs before the List last went down. I settled on having my mech do the...
Re: New IRS Axles vs 108mm Porsche CVs
Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
Mon, 27 Feb 2006 10:05:00 -0800
I hate to break it to you (pun intended), but there is more to putting on Porsche 930 (Porsche 911 Turbo) CVs than just...
Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:33:12 -0500
...clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts > > > > At 11:16 AM 8/30/2011, Jim Felder wrote... > >> Johnson Foreign Auto, my local...
Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
Historical mailing list - Ned Savoie
Mon, 15 Aug 2016 16:45:05 -0400
...Be very > careful not to let the CV fall of or the center of the CV slide out because > the bearing will also fall...
Re: Front outer CV on Syncro
Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
Thu, 21 Nov 1996 18:47:24 +0000
...Can I remove the inner CV bolts on the rear of a 2wd '84 Vanagon GL and after removing the brake drum, slide the...
Re: Axle assembly vs Local Shop Rebuild
Historical mailing list - John
Fri, 7 Apr 2000 11:53:55 -0400
...Are these new CV joints on an axle or cleaned & repacked used CV joints for $100.00? The only CV joints that I would...
Re: CV Joint Question
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:18:12 +0000
Wow, thanks everyone for all the info, including the link to Van Cafe's cv joint article. My van is an automatic, so it...
Re: CV boot seperated
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 26 Mar 2007 17:01:10 -0500
...Make absolutely sure the CV bolts are properly torqued!! 33 ft lbs per Bentley! Tighten finger tight plus a qyarter turn, then apply the...
Re: CV boots does anyone make quality boots these days ? maybe it is not the boot
Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
Sun, 11 Mar 2007 19:58:11 -0400
In past posts that can be found in the archives, and on some of the frequently referenced web pages that explain CV joint repair...
Looking for good rear CV shaft for manual trans
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Wed, 1 May 2013 17:20:25 -0400
I need a good used rear CV shaft for a manual transmission Vanagon (2wd or syncro will work). I really just need a good...
Re: cv axles
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 24 Jul 2010 22:31:32 -0700
...Are the cv axles on an automatic interchangeable with cv axles from a manual? This is an 84 watercooled. I guess I am mostly...
Re: [T2] A CV Question, if you please..
Historical mailing list - George Lyle
Sat, 27 Jan 2001 22:38:23 -0800
...Anybody know > why? > > The reason I ask is that I removed my old transmission today and both > CV joints had transmission oil in them...
CV R&R questions
Historical mailing list - Aaron
Sun, 13 Aug 2006 13:59:16 -0700
...I have my CV's off and am a bit concerned about them. What little grease is in there is mostly dried out. Also...
Re: need input on confusing CV joints...
Historical mailing list - carboncow
Thu, 9 Mar 2006 12:22:26 -0500
...On my new CV/axle I took one of the CV assemblies off trying to put it back together (it fell part while greasing...
Re: Cleaning CVs
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 27 Dec 1999 14:26:18 -0600
From: "Stuart MacMillan" <stuart@COBALTGROUP.COM> > I have found that van CV joints are "lubed for life," unlike CV joints > on lighter cars. In...
syncro - front cv joint r&r
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:52:00 -0700
...I need to replace torn boot on front right inner cv joint. I'd prefer to take entire front axle out and regrease both...
Re: CV joint BARBARIC handling info
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sun, 21 Mar 1999 10:35:48 -0800
...The sixteenth pic shows the outer cage as the 'proper' location to whallop the CV to remove. Two problems here, 1.) IF you're...
CV Boot
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 11 May 2001 07:15:23 -0500
I'm getting ready to perform a routine CV inspection and I'll be replacing the boots when I clean and relube the CVs...
Re: Musings on completed CV job
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Wed, 12 Jul 2000 06:38:03 EDT
Let me add to this that the majority of CV failures (lately) on my vehicles are the boots. I still recommend you crawl under...
Re: CV Grease
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:19:23 -0700
The Moly Graph is "CV Grease", at least that's what a late old German-bred VW-trained independent mechanic told/showed me in...
Re: CV Joint separation from axle shaft
Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
Thu, 25 Nov 1999 16:10:08 -0600
...CV Joint separation from axle shaft >Listees, > >In the process of replacing a torn CV joint boot, I have removed the >half shaft from...
Re: CV anatomy
Historical mailing list - Karl
Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:30:57 -0400
Some CV joints do have a smaller inner diameter on one side of the cage vs the other. Normally the larger diameter side is...
Re: CV removal tips?
Historical mailing list - Rob
Sat, 20 May 2006 19:29:16 -0700
At 5/14/2006 10:33 AM,Shawn Wright wrote: >Both my inboard CVs are now stuck like this, >and will wear out eventually...
Re: 924 cv joints
Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
Thu, 13 Sep 2007 21:45:30 -0700
Todd, yes the 924 "drop in" (if you can get the old cv's to "drop out" that is) Reinhard --- Todd Last <rubatoguy@COMCAST...
Re: Regreasing my CV's. Flip driveshafts on reinstall good idea?
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Sun, 16 Aug 2009 08:11:43 -0700
...The XZN has sharper corners to resist rounding. > > Here is the CV tool version, the longer thin shank helps > clear the CV > boot on...
Re: CV Joints
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Mon, 20 Jan 2003 07:38:33 -0800
...My van had a clunking sound that > sounded just like a bad CV. Turned out to be > three CV bolts were loose - the three...
A CV Question, if you please..
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Sat, 27 Jan 2001 20:02:33 -0800
...As I recall, at some point VW began recommending that the wavy spring washer that comes with CV joints *not* be installed. Anybody know...
Re: CV GREASE?
Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
Tue, 22 Jun 1999 23:26:12 -0500
> >Fred, >Putting a hole in your CV is not a good idea. If you must, at least clean >the area and dab some rubber...
type of grease for CV joints
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Wed, 21 May 2003 08:03:57 -0700
...type of grease for CV joints? Looking for grease from a FLAPS (can only imagine what a VW dealer would want) to refresh my...
Re: diagnosing CV Q's
Historical mailing list - Scott Norville
Wed, 1 Dec 2004 23:13:08 -0500
...My bad CVs did clack on turns--but only between 20-35mph, mostly on mountain roads, turning right. Turns are where the CVs are...
CV grease
Historical mailing list - Anonymous Digest
Wed, 16 Mar 2005 14:10:59 -0700
...I was once told that CV grease was found 'behind the counter' in small packets for each joint, so you can see I am...
Re: Website For CV Joint Installation
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Wed, 31 Dec 2003 22:20:30 -0500
I hope that mine can help you too... http://www.benplace.com/cv_joint_maintenance.htm Best regards, Ben
Re: Rear half shafts
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Sun, 7 Jun 2009 23:50:52 -0400
...Van-Cafe's article on CVs says don't mix parts. They are pretty much dead on with this. While the balls on my...
The CV Joint saga: Conclusion
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Wed, 5 May 1999 14:11:54 -0500
...Thanks to help from Mssrs Joel Walker, Bulley et all, I have successfully completed my CV joint and half-axle project! Works fine, and...
CV Joint Question
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:37:47 +0000
...Its been many years since I've dealt with CV joints, I replaced them on a Bay Westy I had, and I remember it...
Re: CV joint theory: long
Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
Sat, 19 Mar 2005 19:49:17 -0600
...Check out the section on CVs at Volkscafe.com where there is a great write-up on CV maintenance. The write-up contains a...
Re: Replacing Rear Axels tips and tricks?
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Tue, 3 Feb 2004 08:23:50 -0700
Hey Bruce, I wrote an extensive article on CV replacement last year. It is still available on the Volks Caf� website, at http://volkscafe...
Re: diagnosing CV Q's
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 29 Nov 2004 16:07:46 -0600
...Then check the CV bolt torque -- again. One thing that can give a false warning of iminent CV failure is two or more bolts...
Re: Didn't know there was two different CV joints. - Figured Out
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 22 Dec 2004 21:25:33 -0600
I've seen CVs with broken cages that still ran real good. Noisy right, but still functioned good as long as they had plenty...
When was the last time you re-packed your CV joints?
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Mon, 18 Oct 2021 08:49:04 -0500
I was going through some shelves in my garage this morning and came across a container of the CV lube that Chris sells/sold...
CV Joint Advice
Historical mailing list
Sat, 15 Apr 1995 20:40:11 -0400
One of the inner CV joints from my Synchro is sitting on the kitchen counter. Question: Could someone tell me how much wear is...