CV Joint ?, Very bad noise Options

[tuff914]

Hi Folks,
Here's my story, drove the 914 into work for a change, on the
way home, whenever I stopped and started again could feel something
slipping a little, kinda like the clutch was'nt taking up right. Any way went
from 4th back to 3rd going around a corner, and it sounded like something
fell off, could'nt see anything and an SUV was going the other way around
the same corner so thought that was it.
About 3 or 4 miles further along had to stop and turn right, as I accelerated
away BANG, clutched it and pulled over, went to the back of the car and
can move the right hand drive shaft up and down about an inch, wheel
side not gearbox side.
Flatbed home and thats where it sits, have'nt even looked at it.
So a few questions (Remember I live in Australia)

1. Do you reckon it's the CV?
2. What now, is CV removal replacement some one with average mechanical
skills can complete or do I take it to a shop.
3. I'm sure I read somewhere VW Bus CV's fit, or do I need to buy 914 ones
like these, http://www.pmbperformance.com/catalog/item...868/3857681.htm
remember I live in Australia we do not have many after market Porsche parts
suppliers, but plenty of VW ones. So I need to get this right first time if I'm getting
them from the States.
4. I can find threads on rebuilding CV's but none on how to remove replace them from the car. (I have a Haynes and a Clymer)
5. Do i need to do both sides, since I assume they are the same age and same miles.
car is a 71 with 1.8 twin carb engine(not that the engine size matters)
Any help appreciated
Thanks
John

[ClayPerrine]

The tool to remove the CV joint bolts is called a "Triple Square" tool. You will need this before you can remove the joints. Once they are off, it is easy to replace the joints, just remove the snap ring, pull the joint off the shaft, put the new one on, and put the snap ring on. Then pack with grease (messy, wear gloves). To put the joints back on, you need to have CV joint gaskets.

If you want new (not rebuilt) CV joints, Zims Autotechnic in Bedford, Texas sells new joints, complete with boots and grease. They also have the gaskets and even the triple square tool.

You can find them at www.allzim.com

If you call them, tell the parts guys I sent you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)