Re: Clunks

[human <human@nh.ultranet.com>]

-- [ From: human * EMC.Ver #2.5.02 ] --

>What ELSE did I discover?..............
>
>The outer CV joint boots on BOTH front drive axles are split just  next to
the wheel.  The lube is >coming out fast and has goobed onto  the inside of
the wheels and the brake calipers.
>
>I can see inside the CV joints because the aplits are large, and it 
appears there is still a fair amount >of lube in them...so I am hoping  this
is NOT the cause of the clunking, as it could be expensive.   >Right now,
expensive is one thing I don't need.
>
>Any comments on clunks or outer CV joint boots?  Thanks.
>
>Al Powell
>

Uh Oh Al I'd bet on the CV joints.  I replace my boots if they show any sign
of fatigue at all.  If they split the joints get hurt quick.  Do this - find
a place you can drive in tight circles.  drive around slowly at full lock
left and right - if that exagerates or causes the clunking, the CV's are
where it's coming from.  In my experience you can drive on them a while but
you won't want to.  Try used low mileage half shafts to reduce cost - I've
paid about $125 @ shokan (long stories about shokan deleted) which is a
pretty good price. Huw