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#60
by
stewardc
on 03 Jan, 2013 08:08
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Because of my "stressing the metal", I've found that this combo will shove the balls into the axle (CV joint) cages to the point that axles start making ominous clicking sounds after only a few months. I guess I've gotta change the axles to 100mm and see if I can get some better joints. And whoever said diesels were trouble free.....
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#61
by
RabbitJockey
on 03 Jan, 2013 15:47
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Because of my "stressing the metal", I've found that this combo will shove the balls into the axle (CV joint) cages to the point that axles start making ominous clicking sounds after only a few months. I guess I've gotta change the axles to 100mm and see if I can get some better joints. And whoever said diesels were trouble free.....
what brand is on there now, most people seem to have good luck with napa remans, i always have. i've heard alot of people say also the 100mms don't seem to be any stronger. vegeta gti has the 450whp mk1 gli 1.8t and when he breaks axles hes been snapping the splined portion off the outter cv haha!!!.
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#62
by
stewardc
on 03 Jan, 2013 18:50
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Cool, a friend does that on a AAZ Rocco boosted to 45 psi, but I always thought the slicks were the killer. Mine spins down low, but the torque at high speeds is brutal. I have had no luck with Empi axles and am trying NAPA remans now. So far so good.
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#63
by
stewardc
on 19 Apr, 2013 09:03
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Well, the NAPA rebuilds are great so far. They did click a little at first but seem fine now. Looks like I'll get at least a year out of them.
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#64
by
RabbitJockey
on 19 Apr, 2013 13:11
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Well, the NAPA rebuilds are great so far. They did click a little at first but seem fine now. Looks like I'll get at least a year out of them.
enjoy the lifetime warranty too! i've seen empi axles being complained about alot over on the vortex and now they have apparently sold their axle business to some other company.
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#65
by
stewardc
on 08 Aug, 2013 09:30
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#66
by
ORCoaster
on 08 Aug, 2013 19:23
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Stop making us Jealous!
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#67
by
stewardc
on 10 Sep, 2013 06:51
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#68
by
ORCoaster
on 10 Sep, 2013 22:50
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Man cave indeed. Not a window or a skylight installed. Novel wrap for a novel truck.
Best get the siding on quick, winter is coming, winter is coming.
Question, is it insulated too?
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#69
by
stewardc
on 11 Sep, 2013 08:09
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Yes indeed. All nicely insulated and vapor barriered. The siding goes on today.
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#70
by
stewardc
on 24 Sep, 2013 06:59
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I did a little engine compartment cleanup this weekend. It is a daily driver, but I like it clean too. I still have a fuel smell around the pump. I suspect a banjo fitting. Anyone have any creative ideas for the hard plastic line from the filter to the pump?
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#71
by
ORCoaster
on 24 Sep, 2013 11:35
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#72
by
stewardc
on 24 Sep, 2013 12:47
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D U H ! I buy everything from those guys, but never thought of that. "Ordered" !
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#73
by
ORCoaster
on 24 Sep, 2013 22:43
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Can Relate to that old timer! I do have my 7 watt moments, then the light goes back out.
Simple things for Simple minds.
Good you got it to go. I have Master Cylinder and Passenger Axle to play with this weekend.
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#74
by
stewardc
on 25 Sep, 2013 06:42
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Good luck on the fiddling, and thanks again for the idea. I was just revelling in the torque this morning on the way to work. I came off the harbour bridge onto a BARE street (almost unheard of) and, since it was damp, stuck my foot into it in second gear. It spun both all the way through second, and all the way through third. I LOVE TORQUE !!!