[T2] Fw: T2 '70 CV Joints - noise ? & replacement ... need help...

[Pat Spragge/RFAN]

GoWesty, in California has both EMPI and German GKN CV joints...$100 for 
4ea EMPI; $250 for the 4ea of the German brand...


Pat



From:   Jim Denton <2thingswild at gmail.com>
To:     Bob carroll <accessys at smart.net>, 
Cc:     t2 <type2 at type2.com>
Date:   07/13/2015 07:21 AM
Subject:        Re: [T2] T2 '70 CV Joints - noise ? & replacement ... need 
help...
Sent by:        "type2" <type2-bounces at type2.com>



I have no qualms about reusing an OEM cv, even one with high miles if the
wear isn't excessive. Properly greased it may still have more life left in
it than a new replacement axle assembly.

>From what I hear, the quality of aftermarket axle assemblies is spotty.
You may or may not get a good cv's when you buy an axle assembly.

On Sun, Jul 12, 2015 at 6:02 PM, <accessys at smart.net> wrote:

>
> I've always just changed the CV myself.
>
> YMMV
> Bob
>
>
> On Sun, 12 Jul 2015, Jamie wrote:
>
>  Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2015 20:37:33 -0400
>> From: Jamie <jrivers at globalserve.net>
>> To: Billiumboy <billiumboy at gmail.com>
>> Cc: t2 <type2 at type2.com>
>> Subject: Re: [T2] T2 '70 CV Joints - noise ? & replacement ... need
>> help...
>>
>> it is a good idea to replace the entire axle with the CVs as an
>> assembly,, but you don't need to replace the "stub" axle..
>> probably just a typo ... but worth clearing up,, imho
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Billiumboy"
>>
>>  I always find it easier and cheaper to replace the whole stub axle
>>> versus messing with rebuilding CV joints.  You can find complete axles
>>> online and often at your local auto parts stores.
>>>
>>>
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