Your CV's are gone, shot, kaput!! On the outside you might just have some retainer bolts loose, but most likely the CV's have had it. relatively easy to replace, just takes some time. There are several web sites that have step by step instructions on how to do it, along with pictures. Changing them is a job every Vanagon owner should know how to do, as well as do it at least once in their life. If one is gone prol'ly the others will go shortly. Bite the bullet, replace with new, properly lubed at the outset, and they will give you many trouble free miles. The Vanagon CV's a re very simple. Recommend Lobro CV kits, which will include 1 CV, the proper CV grease, new bolts, and new rubber boot. Cost is between $50-60 each. Our list vendors carry them. Good luck, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Randy Newell wrote: >Hello all, >I am hearing a loud clicking noise when I turn my Vanagon to the left and accelerate ito the turn. Sounds just like my Toyota when the CV joints failed. I looked into servicing and it looks a bit complicated. I am curious, for my Toy they have the entire "halfshaft" avalible for you to just change over as awhole unit. Is there anything like this avalible for a Vanagon? Or am I doomed? I am not sure what one it is, or if they all should be replaced. Can anyone help me out here? > >Randy Newell >88 Wolfsburg > > > >--------------------------------- >Do you Yahoo!? >Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software > > > |
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