Date:         Thu, 9 Jun 2005 21:04:45 -0700
Reply-To:     "P. Stanhope" <napszeerf@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         "P. Stanhope" <napszeerf@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Help! Drive shaft broke off at CV joint (tranny end)
Comments: To: TJ Hannink <tjhannink@yahoo.com>
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Oh i forgot to mention the shaft bolts sheered off at
transmission end where the boot is. So it sounds like
all i need is the bolts, luckily i have a CV boot kit
at home with bolts so im a happy camper, tho i hope i
didnt do any damage to the tranny.

-Phil


--- TJ Hannink <tjhannink@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Buy two CV boot kits, they should come with new
> bolts. Pull the axles and inspect the joint for
> damage. Re-assemble with new grease & boots and
> re-install. Chances are that the joint isn't
> damaged; it might be warn, but will still last a
> long time with new grease and boots.
>
> Tim
>
> BTW, where are you at?
>
>
> "P. Stanhope" <napszeerf@YAHOO.COM> wrote:
> Hi, i just broke down next to a Kinkos and i have my
> laptop, how convenient! Can anyone tell me where to
> start rebuilding? I was driving in first when the
> stick shift popped out of first(i think) and the cv
> bolts sheered off leaving the passenger side
> driveshaft hanging.
>
> anyone know where to start?
>
> Thanks
> Phil
> 84' Westy, Tiico'd
>
>
>
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