Author Topic: A Sad Sad Sad sound.... =( (Read 11853 times)

Smokey Eddy · « **on:** March 22, 2009, 01:43:55 am »

My new build is officially tearing my CV joints a new one!

All GTD'ers beware!
Increased torque is very unfriendly to old tired, torn boot, CV joints...
I have to drive super slow and to higher RPM now to avoid hearing the terrible tunk*tunk*tunk*tunk*tunk*tunk*tunk of my drive line while starting off the line.

100% power increase = destroyed drive line

:cry:

jtanguay · « **Reply #1 on:** March 22, 2009, 05:35:13 am »

maybe you should try repacking them with fresh grease? use a grease with moly in it :wink:

subsonic · « **Reply #2 on:** March 22, 2009, 05:39:46 am »

Rip both those axles outta there, turn em in for the core and get two remanned units. Cheapest and fasted way to go. Are they 90 or 100mm?

burn_your_money · « **Reply #3 on:** March 22, 2009, 05:43:10 am »

Get the new ones installed before turning in your cores. I've heard many horror stories of people getting the wrong ones and then being without a car for extended periods of time.

subsonic · « **Reply #4 on:** March 22, 2009, 05:44:57 am »

That there is solid advice

Smokey Eddy · « **Reply #5 on:** March 22, 2009, 12:32:06 pm »

would repacking it really do anything?
It is only one that is bad. And that's the one with the torn boot.
I've looked into replacing them but i really just don't have the coin to.

Dakotakid · « **Reply #6 on:** March 22, 2009, 03:17:07 pm »

Maybe time to consider stepping up to 100 mm flanges and joints?? You fellas up north still got good salvage yards, yes??

jtanguay · « **Reply #7 on:** March 22, 2009, 04:42:01 pm »

Quote from: "Smokey Eddy"

would repacking it really do anything?
It is only one that is bad. And that's the one with the torn boot.
I've looked into replacing them but i really just don't have the coin to.

i've had a torn boot before too. there was a distinct clicking noise at low speed that went away at high speed. i packed it full of grease through the tearing and it went away... obviously i just wanted to buy a little time :lol: but if you were able to buy a new boot, or even repair the old one (yes its possible to bond rubber to rubber) to save some cash and repack it, chances are the problem should go away, unless you've actually damaged it.

Smokey Eddy · « **Reply #8 on:** March 22, 2009, 07:38:31 pm »

Quote from: "jtanguay"

Quote from: "Smokey Eddy"
would repacking it really do anything?
It is only one that is bad. And that's the one with the torn boot.
I've looked into replacing them but i really just don't have the coin to.

i've had a torn boot before too. there was a distinct clicking noise at low speed that went away at high speed. i packed it full of grease through the tearing and it went away... obviously i just wanted to buy a little time :lol: but if you were able to buy a new boot, or even repair the old one (yes its possible to bond rubber to rubber) to save some cash and repack it, chances are the problem should go away, unless you've actually damaged it.

It's a pretty significant racket under torque... i can't hear any noise while driving...at any speed it's a quiet ride... its in 1st gear getting going or pulling in 2nd when i hear and feel it.

RabbitJockey · « **Reply #9 on:** March 22, 2009, 07:43:33 pm »

just put 2 new ones in it takes half an hour per side and they cost 50 dollars a piece. i never even mess with torn boots, if it has a torn boot i just get a whole new axel, i hate ***ing around tearing the cv joint off to replace them

Smokey Eddy · « **Reply #10 on:** March 22, 2009, 07:44:30 pm »

50$ Where on earth do you guys find these prices....
30 minutes? yeah if you have the right bit and an impact gun... and a car lift
right?

Vincent Waldon · « **Reply #11 on:** March 22, 2009, 07:49:50 pm »

$96.99, Canadian, will get you both CV joints and the axle in between, all ready to bolt on, no core charge, free delivery.

I don't fight with getting CV joints on or off any more... at that price the whole axle is just too easy. EMPI too, good brand.

Smokey Eddy · « **Reply #12 on:** March 22, 2009, 07:50:43 pm »

Ha, Vince. I was just looking at that RIGHT now. Thanks.

What else would i want? Wheel bearing kit for it as well? a worn CV would have knackered that wheel bearing yes?

RabbitJockey · « **Reply #13 on:** March 22, 2009, 07:55:31 pm »

Quote from: "Smokey Eddy"

50$ Where on earth do you guys find these prices....
30 minutes? yeah if you have the right bit and an impact gun... and a car lift
right?

well i guess i didn't mention i get the napa employee discount, they're actually only 45 for me. half an hour is a bit exaggerated, but i don't have the right bit and an impact, no lift tho. i use an extension on the impact to whizz out all the bolts, its a beautiful thing, especially when me and my dad do it together cause i can line up the bit into the bolts while he pulls the trigger. really an easy job tho. especially the passengers side.

Smokey Eddy · « **Reply #14 on:** March 22, 2009, 07:57:51 pm »

Well that's the side i have to do!

But i have don't have the bit nor an impact gun... and im under the impression that you kind of need one because the bolts are torqued to a specific "Super freakin tight" spec, aren't they?

101$ shipped to my door isn't too bad!
Just really wish i had a job :evil: