Just pulled mine off and noticed a lot of grease in the arms. Joints were a
bit on the dry side, so I assume it leaks out of that joint. Looks like a PO
put silicone on one side on install. Didn't seem to help although the CV was
stuck on pretty good.

On Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 2:39 PM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> On Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 9:29 AM, John C... <jcarp2001@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Hi All
> > What's the consensus on using gaskets on the CV's?
> > Both ends; both sides, Syncro front outers?
> > All of them I have  opened up never had them.
> > So, really curious if anyone's using them! :o)
> > Thanks,
> > John C...
> >
>
>
> I checked the archives and found a post.
>
> http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind9710&L=vanagon&P=R30582
>
> Response says no gasket needed.
>
> Another post
>
> http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind0404B&L=vanagon&P=R3966
>
> refers to this part (not sure if correct part. URL didn't seem current)
>
> http://tinyurl.com/yebo239
>
> I've noticed fresh grease on area around each outboard CV's at inside
> of my trailing arm. These are "new" 30K+ KM's CV's self installed CV's
> that function fine otherwise. Can't say if grease from CV's or ?
> (wheel bearings?)
>
>
> Now I'm curious too.
>
> Neil.
>
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