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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: 8,538 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) |
Bruce Hinds |
Dec 2 2008, 11:37 AM
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V-8 madness Group: Members Posts: 733 Joined: 27-December 06 From: Port Orchard, WA Member No.: 7,391 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I have had a few fail also and didn't hear them getting ready to go. In 23 years, I think I've had 3 and they all were because of abuse. The first in my '73 2.0 was trying to jump out in traffic and one wheel in sand spun up before hitting dry pavement. That one was probably well worn, I had recently aquired the car and was new to the teener.
My other two have been in the V8 car and after diving hard into a tight turn and coming out under lots of power is fun, but it must be done correctly and smoothly. I had gotten on the power too soon with the back end really light, again all that sudden torque on the CVs is a little much for those little cages. I'm not much on periodic maintanence! So, I'm sure well maintained CV will probably take more. |
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