On 5/19/05, Robert Harris <rdh24@cornell.edu> wrote: > So many people have mentioned this that I'm starting to believe it is true > but it still doesn't make sense to my feeble brain... can you really tell > if CVs are going bad on a Vanagon/Bus by listening for clicking in a tight > turn? Thought this only went for FRONT-drive cars??? My Westy's CVs > appear fine at the moment -- so just a case of Inquiring Minds Want to Know. > Robert H > Ithaca, NY > I just had a joint give up the ghost on my '86 GL. I don't recall any incresed noise in turns, but it was definitely louder under a heavy load. If you lean hard on the gas going up a hill, you should hear the CV joint noise if it is dying. -- Michael Snow 1987 Syncro GL 1986 GL 1982 Westfalia 1.9D |
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