Re: Transmision wowes!

[Hulda Jowett <hjowett@nasc.mass.edu>]

> >	FRIG!  Now ya tell me!  Any other money-saving tips, oh
> >rich-of-knowledge-but- poor-of-timing one?
> >
> >jason
> >87 16V
> 
> 
> Yup! Dont go out and buy a tool or part until the rich-of-knowledge-one 
> has spoken!  :)
> 
No, I'm not the rich-of-knoledge-one, but you may want to consider 
replacing the flanges that the CV joints mount to. After a few miles of 
spirited driving, it is typical for them to develope some play on the 
splined shafts of the diff. This play allows the flanges move around just 
a smidge, this greatly affects seal life. If there's enough play, new 
seals may not even do their job, and leak imeadiatly.

To check for this condition, lift and support car, crawl under and grab 
an axle in each hand, give a little tug back and forth, watch for 
movment of the flanges. Make sure it is not bad diff bearings, if so, you 
may be better off buying a another tranny...

Later,

Brian
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