Re: CV Joint woes...

["Dave Ewing" <rabbit16v@prodigy.net>]

Did you replace the your axle with a rebuilt one?  I have actually had the
Acei or whatever company that is that uses the green and white boxes come
with no grease in them.  So, now I rebuild all my own.  If I need a joint, I
replace it by itself.  BUT, if someone has or wants a cheap rebuilt axle, I
make sure to check and see if there is grease in the boots.  The hex head
bolts shouldn't be a problem but I would defineately replace them soon.
And, make sure you torque them correctly.  Those rebuilt axle scare me!!
But they are cheap!!!  I can get the 100mm axles for 49.95 ea! (my cost).
HTH!!

Dave
77 Rabbit 2.0L 16v
84 Scirocco

> I replaced the passengerside CV joint yesterday. It came with both the
inner
> & outer CV's on a new axle. Tonight I heard grinding, a click actually
> coming from that part of the car. What & how should I look for?
> I replaced the 12 point bolts with hex head 13mm bolts, the VW parts shop
> was closed and no one else had any. Could that be it?
>
> TIA
>
> Julie Macfarlane
> '81 Scirocco (Mom)
> '83 Rabid Jackalope GTi (Baby)
> '85 Wolfsburg Jetta (for sale)



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