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Date:         Fri, 16 Apr 2010 21:02:40 -0700
Reply-To:     Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: CV joints..What to look at, how to tell...
Comments: To: Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com>
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> Hi Don - checking for ripped boots and seeing how much "slop / movement"
> when twisting the axle with your hand wrapped around it is all I can think
> of.  I guess you could also try to estimate how much mileage are on the
> CV's.  Bottom line, the clicking sound is the best notification of a failing
> CV...the good news is you still have some time left even when the clicking
> starts to replace it...although the sound is an aggravation it is not a trip
> stopping  failure.




BT
86 Westy Syncro
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