Date: Thu, 8 Apr 2004 22:36:24 -0500
Reply-To: Stan Wilder <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
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From: Stan Wilder <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Subject: Re: CV joint noise problem and simple greasing fix
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http://www2.autopartsauthority.com/parts/autopartsauthority/wizard.jsp?year=
1976&make=PO&model=912-E-001&category=K&&part=C.V.+Joint+Gasket
This is the CV joint gasket I mentioned that Porsche Uses.
I've seen some general comment about Vanagon CVs loosing grease and always
thought that my CVs lost grease too.
It does seem strange that Porsche should have and address this problem and
VW not pick up on the solution since both use the same part number CVs.
(They just double charge for the Porsche variety).
Stan Wilder
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Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2004 8:21 PM
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Subject: CV joint noise problem and simple greasing fix
I suspected a problem with my CV joints recently. The rear passenger side
began to clunk when cold and much faster as I increased speed. I noticed
this mostly at night when there was less traffic noise.
I contacted Stan Wilder to refresh my memory about his small grease gun
custom nozzle and the kind of grease to use. If anyone wants a photo of the
grease gun and the tools I used pmail me. Thank God I used rubber gloves to
do the job. That CV grease is the messiest material I've ever worked with
and hard as can be to clean.
I searched everywhere for those Multi-Purpose Molybdenum grease cartridges
used in the small grease gun and was told they were discontinued. Rather
than keep searching locally or order it on the Internet for a high cost and
additional shipping charges I had a stroke of luck. My old, small hand held
grease gun had an empty cartridge still in it. I cleaned the grease gun and
empty cartridge with gasoline and spooned into the empty cartridge some Red
Line CV grease I had in a 14 OZ container I bought last year. Perfect
solution.
I had to use an awl under the CV boot ends to allow the 1/8 inch tubing to
go inside where I pumped about 30 squirts of grease per CV joint as Stan had
recommended. I positioned the tip of the grease gun applicator around
several locations inside the boot, then used a plastic tie to tighten the
boot around the axel. I then massaged the boot trying to force the grease
toward the CV joints. I hope this worked.
A temporary maintenance until I can replace the CV axels with rebuilt ones
or disassemble, clean and re-grease them myself. I don't think I can trust a
dealer or mechanic to do it properly.
Thank you Stan for the tips, the idea and the simple solution for a messy
job.
William