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Posted by: BatAc Jul 27 2004, 03:47 PM

Jus' noticed I'm missin' a CV joint bolt. Is this a must replace or no big deal?

Posted by: Demick Jul 27 2004, 04:21 PM

Unless you like being towed and replacing starters and transmission housing parts - replace it. It's a big deal.

Posted by: jkeyzer Jul 27 2004, 04:23 PM

Huge deal.

Posted by: balljoint Jul 27 2004, 04:24 PM

Yes, replace it. They aren't very expensive from your Porsche Dealer Parts Dept. Small $ for peace of mind and cv joint.

Posted by: rhodyguy Jul 27 2004, 04:28 PM

are you sure that is the only one that could have come loose? consider yourself lucky. retorque them all and put in a new one.

kevin

Posted by: BatAc Jul 27 2004, 08:14 PM

Thanks!!! Glad I asked.

Posted by: Lawrence Jul 27 2004, 10:00 PM

We're glad you asked, too.

We would have to have your axle let loose, come swinging around and smash up the transmission and starter.

Too much of that going around lately. Be sure to put the correct knorr washer under the bolthead, and then retorque them at about 500 miles.

-Rusty

Posted by: dinomium Jul 28 2004, 12:21 AM

Hey, chief, should we use a thread lock on those pesky bolts?

Posted by: Lawrence Jul 28 2004, 12:59 AM

Short answer: no, but safety wire is a good idea.

That question was asked recently, Dino... others have discussed it better than I can.

Check out this thread: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=ST&f=2&t=14264

-Rusty