They make a clackety-clack noise if they are loose.  If you're made it to
camp, just tighten them as best as possible (assuming you have the correct
twelve point wrench.  I've never had a loose joint lose grease to any great
amount; it tends to stay inside the boots, assuming they are uncompromised.

You might want to stop at a VW shop of one sort or antoher just to get them
all properly torqued (great for peace of mind).

Karl Wolz

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Cunegonde
Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 10:24 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: SF Bay Area CV Joint for Sale?

> Cunegonde may need a new transmission-end passenger side CV joint.
> She has a 1.9l wasserboxer with a 4-speed transmission. The bolts
> were just re-tightened; undoubtedly some grease was lost while
> driving with them loose.

The CV is clunking consistently with deceleration, and we're near
Grants Pass for the night. In the morning, I'm going to add a lot more
grease and re-torque, hoping she'll make it to SF. We'll be in
downtown or Oakland for a few days; I plan on removing and repacking
while there.

But just in case, does anyone have a good used CV that will fit? Or a
lift I can rent for a few hours?

Thanks!

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