Recieved Eric Shea/Mueller CV Kit, Will replace CV's and Bearings this weekend... |
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Recieved Eric Shea/Mueller CV Kit, Will replace CV's and Bearings this weekend... |
Britain Smith |
Nov 9 2006, 10:11 PM
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Nano Member Group: Members Posts: 2,354 Joined: 27-February 03 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 364 |
First thing, the CV kit from Eric Shea and Mueller is a really well thought out kit. It includes everything you need, is packaged well, and the machining it top notch...looks factory. Thanks for such a great product.
So, I will be replacing all four CV's and both rear bearings on my car this weekend. I have no reason not to believe that they are all original and have 200,000miles plus on them. The CV's and clicking and the rear bearing has know to moan on the highway. Therefore, I am going to document the procedure as I go through it this weekend and ask questions along the way. The Classic message thread about the bearings is a good one. Here are my questions so far: 1. Anyone know where to get the 12-point CV bolt tool in the Portland area? Anyone have one I could borrow? 2. Is it easier to replace the bearing in the car or should I remove the trailing arms? If I remove them, what is the best way to put the alignment back like it is? Thanks in advance, Britain Edit: Here is a picture of the kit... Attached image(s) |
swood |
Nov 9 2006, 10:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,839 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Strong Beach Member No.: 251 Region Association: None |
Got pics since I'm bored and need them too?
Good luck on the swap. |
Britain Smith |
Nov 9 2006, 10:14 PM
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Nano Member Group: Members Posts: 2,354 Joined: 27-February 03 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 364 |
Is this the correct tool? I found a VW shop in my area but they are mostly late model stuff. If it is, I will get it tomorrow.
-Britain Attached image(s) |
McMark |
Nov 9 2006, 10:16 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
My local NAPA carries the 12 pt (AKA serrated or triple square). There are two sizes, you need the 9mm, I think.
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Britain Smith |
Nov 9 2006, 10:17 PM
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Nano Member Group: Members Posts: 2,354 Joined: 27-February 03 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 364 |
Really, sweet. I might go run up there now and see if it is still open.
-Britain |
McMark |
Nov 9 2006, 10:17 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Looks right.
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Britain Smith |
Nov 9 2006, 10:23 PM
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Nano Member Group: Members Posts: 2,354 Joined: 27-February 03 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 364 |
Damn, they closed at 8.
On their website, they list an 8mm, 10mm, and 12mm. I am guessing the 8mm like this: Attached image(s) |
McMark |
Nov 9 2006, 10:28 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
8 mm is correct.
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Britain Smith |
Nov 9 2006, 10:29 PM
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Nano Member Group: Members Posts: 2,354 Joined: 27-February 03 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 364 |
Cool, I will get it tomorrow. Stay tuned.
-Britain |
swood |
Nov 9 2006, 10:30 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,839 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Strong Beach Member No.: 251 Region Association: None |
I got mine at sears...I think. Came with 4 different ones. Works great.
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Dr Evil |
Nov 9 2006, 11:19 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,002 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Autozone has a set of three for cheap and they are the same.
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MrKona |
Nov 10 2006, 12:23 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 597 Joined: 25-July 05 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 4,469 Region Association: None |
Hey Britain,
I'm in Hillsboro and have the tool from Pelican. Only thing I don't like about this one is the shaft is short so you have to deal with pushing it up against the CV boot. It has a 1/2" drive. You're welcome to borrow it. Send me an email or PM if you need it. - Bryan Attached File(s) CV_tool.cgi.gif ( 11.43k ) Number of downloads: 25 |
mightyohm |
Nov 10 2006, 12:24 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,277 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 162 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
If you can find a REAL bug shop you can get the socket adapter kind for a couple dollars.
Edit: I have the same one Bryan has. But I bought it for a lot less than Pelican wanted, which is like $25 right?? |
MrKona |
Nov 10 2006, 12:28 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 597 Joined: 25-July 05 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 4,469 Region Association: None |
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Britain Smith |
Nov 10 2006, 12:58 AM
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Nano Member Group: Members Posts: 2,354 Joined: 27-February 03 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 364 |
Hey Bryan, are you the guy that works at Chicago's Pizza?
-Britain |
McMark |
Nov 10 2006, 01:00 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I had a Pelican style one and BROKE it last time I tried to use it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) I would have bet money that sucker would have lasted forever. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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Mueller |
Nov 10 2006, 02:52 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
you do know the replacement bolts might be hex head?? (6mm)
some kits will be the triple square.....I cannot remember what I packaged in your kit.... |
URY914 |
Nov 10 2006, 07:33 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 121,038 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
I've always taken the trailing arms off the car when I've changed my bearings. You have to press out the outer bearing race and I never heard of this being done while on the car.
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JeffBowlsby |
Nov 10 2006, 08:21 AM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,533 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
I thought this tool and others like it was developed so that the trailing arms did not need to come off? This is from PP:
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MrKona |
Nov 10 2006, 10:41 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 597 Joined: 25-July 05 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 4,469 Region Association: None |
Hey Bryan, are you the guy that works at Chicago's Pizza? -Britain No, not me, but pizza sounds pretty good right now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif) |
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