Date:         Fri, 19 Feb 1999 08:20:02 -0500
Reply-To:     Robert Rountree <rountree@PLANETEER.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Robert Rountree <rountree@PLANETEER.COM>
Subject:      Re: CV lube helper
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This is an idea I have been kicking around, I just sent this to Bill... let
me know what the rest of you guys think.
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(after finding the article Bill was talking about and seeing the photos)

Well that's different than I was thinking...... My idea is much simpler,
with less mess and far less labor, BUT not as complete an operation....Here
is what I'm want to do to the 8 CV's on my Van... NOT remove them (first
giant labor saver)... First on the small end of the boots, carefully slide a
flat screw driver (or metal shim) under the metal band, so it's between the
boot and under the band, being careful NOT to rip or tear the boot,
.....next ... using a Dremel tool, cut the band across the screwdriver (or
what ever you slide under there to protect the boot from the dremel
disc)..... remove the band and now slide a screw driver under the boot,
lifting it up, being careful not to tear the boot..... now slide your grease
gun nipple (with a CV grease cartridge in it) up in there and give it a few
good shots... remove everything and gently massage the boot (being careful
not to crack it) by massaging it, you are trying to even out the grease so
it's not all in one lump, so when that axle gets to spinning, the G forces
don't cause it to load on just one spot....make sure the boot has returned
to it's round shape (might need to lift the edge again to let some air in)
.... last step... instead of using a new metal band, which I can't find
anywhere by themselves, I was thinking that 2 or 3 good nylon tie lock
straps each with the clip centered equally around the shaft would work ok,
unless you got into some deep muck or ice slush.....this would be an item
that you would check now and then, having 3 would give you some warning and
back up if you started loosing them.... what do you think?

Rob
87 Westy SyncroGL.....Cynosure 79k km
Moonstone Ont.
rountree@planeteer.com