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cv joints

Dan,

You're getting ripped off if the CV grease is $20! I got enough to do two
joints for $1.50 from my local VW shop.

You want MoS2 (molybdenum disulfide) grease only, stay away from the stuff
made for domestics that comes in a toothpaste tube.

You only need one 12pt socket, although I'd spend the cash ($12-$15) and
get the whole set of four since you'll use them sooner or later.

-Toby

On Sun, 7 Sep 2003, Dan Smith wrote:

> Well, here's my partial list of parts (I forget all of them):
> CV lube
> various 12pt/8pt sockets
> circlip puller
> 30mm socket
> 1/2" socket wrench
>
> The lube itself is like $20, the rest of the parts make up the additional $60. That's not counting a torque wrench or breaker bar. I'll probably end up buying the tools as the experience will be good and the sockets I know will come in handy.
>
> Dan
>
> Dave Ewing <MK1Scirocco16v@comcast.net> wrote:
> Also, to do it right, you will want to get the right tool for crimping the
> cv boot clamps. I think I paid about $30 for mine but I'm sure you can get
> them cheaper now as most special tools are in every corner auto parts stores
> these days.
>
> The triple square is 6mm not 8mm. Audi and the starter bolts take the 8mm
> triple square.
>
> Dave
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John C. Worden"
> To:
> Sent: Saturday, September 06, 2003 7:47 PM
> Subject: Re: cv joints
>
>
> > At 12:39 PM 9/6/03 -0700, L F wrote:
> >
> > >Dan,
> > > If the wrench charges $100 and tools to do it yourself run $80......BUY
> > > THE TOOLS, MAN!
> > >
> > >Larry
> >
> > Those also sound like some expensive tools. Maybe get some Craftsman.
> All
> > you need is the
> > breaker bar, 1/2" driver 30mm, 8mm triple square, and sockets to
> disconnect
> > the ball joint from
> > the control arm or to remove the front control arm bolt(whichever method
> is
> > your preference).
> > That's about it- well a torque wrench in the end, but maybe you can borrow
> one?
> >
> >
> > John C. Worden
> > Bucksport, Maine
> >
> > '98 Dakota 4x4-
> > '86 Scirocco 8V-
> > '81 Scirocco 2.0 16V -
> > '78 Scirocco Brazil Brown Metallic, 4 speed.
> > '89 Polaris Indy Deluxe
> >
>
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