Although not necessarily on your direct route, if you decide to take Karl's
suggestion (a very good one) take the time to head over to Glori's Imports
in Sacramento and get
John to tighten your CV bolts: http://www.glorisimportserviceautorepair.com/

bob

On Wed, Sep 30, 2009 at 11:45 PM, Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@q.com> wrote:

> 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!
>
>
> >
>