 CV Joint ?, Very bad noise |
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| tuff914 |
 Oct 4 2009, 06:09 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 67 Joined: 6-May 08 From: Australia Member No.: 9,020 Region Association: None  |
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 |
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| P.Rocket |
Oct 5 2009, 03:23 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 54 Joined: 17-March 08 From: Abbotsford BC Member No.: 8,822 Region Association: None |
Long distance troubleshooting is a challenge.
I did have a thought that you may want to check and make sure the large axle nut on the wheel-end is tight. Just make sure the excessive play exists in the CV joint before replacing the complete shaft. Not sure about the 914 CV's but I haven't had a huge success with rebuilt shafts or CV's. I tend to lean towards sprending the extra $ and installing new (when available) on my cars. Get that thing fixed and enjoy your summer down-under. Cheers, Andrew. |
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tuff914 CV Joint ? Oct 4 2009, 06:09 PM
srb7f Sounds like the CV to me. It's not too hard, ... Oct 4 2009, 07:42 PM ClayPerrine The tool to remove the CV joint bolts is called a ... Oct 4 2009, 08:21 PM Eric_Shea Bus CV's do not fit.
The ones we sell (and Zi... Oct 5 2009, 12:34 AM
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