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CV failure?, How can you tell? |
JeffBowlsby |
Dec 2 2008, 01:28 AM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,527 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
A few questions...How does a CV fail? Is it progressive or instantaneous? Any warning signs? How many miles does a CV typically last before it fails? When it fails, is it catastrophic? Can it cause an accident if you re at highway speeds or underbody damage? Can our 914s run with just one halfshaft...even temporarily?
I understand stock 914/4 CVs are NLA. What is the best recommended solution? Got photos of a blown CV? TIA. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
rick 918-S |
Dec 2 2008, 08:55 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,474 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) I broke one. I had the boots repacked before WCR 05 trip. The guy at the driveline place told me I had a worn one but I had no time to source one before the trip. So I made it to the gold coast and back. My car was off the road so long I kind of forgot about the weak CV. I never heard anything. No clunk no bucking, no nothing. When the cage shattered the balls trying to push out of the tin cover. The balls actually bent the strap the two bolts go through. One was bent to the point that I couldn't get the bolts out of the CV. I was lucky to be able to remove the bolts. I was also lucky that everything stayed inside the boot.
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