Date:         Sun, 28 Nov 1999 07:42:11 EST
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From:         joe Hunt <Yovanguy@AOL.COM>
Subject:      CV Joints
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Gang,

I have been reading with interest the threads on the DIY press and one use
the writers have mentioned was CV  Joints?  This puzzles me as if I remove
the circlip from the end of my half shaft I better have my hand ready or the
joint will be on the ground in two seconds - as it just slides right off the
shaft.  No pulling required!

A problem I have been having of late is the joints becoming lose i.e. all six
bolts backing out of the transmission drive.  I always torque them on with
the proper driver, do they require some sort of loctite?  Are you not suppose
to use the bolts over again i.e. do they stretch like escort head bolts?

Any Comments?

Cheers

Joe Hunt
81 Air cool (Oscar)