CV failure?, How can you tell? |
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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) |
Jake Raby |
Dec 6 2008, 08:55 PM
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Engine Surgeon Group: Members Posts: 9,394 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Lost Member No.: 1,095 Region Association: South East States |
One of my R&D Clients owns a CV joint/ half shaft manufacturing facility...
I talked to him on Friday and asked about producing new 914 specific joints, exact replications of the OE units. He said if I created the CAD and bought 100 sets that he'd tool up for them. He needs some work right now, since he has been providing OE joints for the big 3 for the past few years and the down turn in the economy has impacted him greatly. I don't know about price yet, but of course its directly related to volume. |
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