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Subject:Speaking of CV Joints ...
From:Jorge Osorio
Date:Fri, 16 May 2003 11:03:27 -0400

Hello Volks.  Last Sunday while on the highway I heard a snap and seemed
to have run over something with my rear wheels. As I was getting home I
heard some clunking in the back. I parked the van for two days, visually
inspected the undercarriage but could not find anything amiss, no torn
boots, hoses, etc.  I ventured to my FLAPS to get some jack stands and on
my way back the grinding noise got worse!  This time I noticed that the
right back wheel would seize when braking (I got my rear brakes done by a
-special- mechanic two months ago) I now believe that my back brakes
could be the culprit, however in the whole process I've decided to replace
front and back brakes as well as bearings and service CV joints.

Now my question: Can I use bearing grease to service the CV joints or
must I use CV joint blessed grease???

Danke.

Jorge

'85 Clunking Weekender (Betsy, a.k.a Plan "B")

PS: No Buses By The Mill for me this weekend.. RATS!!

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