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Having some loud clunking noises when parking. I've searched the forum and found that it could be the CV joints breaking down.

Now i've gone to Unique Auto Sports for a minor service and asked them to check my CV joints. Not sure if they've checked it but they say it needs reconditioning and will cost $600+. Is it worth it? or is there another option. Thanks guys
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8O
600 for reco CV joints

just get new ones and even then 600 is little steep
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If you can source new or even second hand CV's I can swap 'em out for you.
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If its a tip, I can help with 2nd hand ones
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    dstocks wrote:If its a tip, I can help with 2nd hand ones
    How much?
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    There is one more question - ABS or non ABS?
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      Thanks for the help guys. It would be good if i can get a second hand, how much would it be for you to get me one dstocks? i think mine is non-ABS 1995 GPX Tiptronic
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      Then I believe ill have one. Which side do you need - drivers or passengers (long or short driveshaft)
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        To be honest, im not too sure. I'll let a mechanic have a look at both sides first and i'll give you a PM about which parts i need. Thanks dstocks
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        I may be after a set as well soon not a 100% just yet still looking into it if it is the cv's or not :roll:

        I will be looking for new ones :? and I know BIG $$$$$$$$$$$$ :evil:
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        aza013 wrote:I may be after a set as well soon not a 100% just yet still looking into it if it is the cv's or not :roll:

        I will be looking for new ones :? and I know BIG $$$$$$$$$$$$ :evil:
        whats the prob aza?
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        $600? 8O

        Sounds like you were about to get torn a new one. I agree with the rest, replace them entirely with good quality 2nd handers.

        I know I got one hell of a score, but I got my entire axle/CV assembly with mint boots for $50 NZD. All I am saying is, shop around and try to find 2nd hand.
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        $600?? pfftt
        are you talking about changing both sides?
        i paid $180 for a brand new CV Joint with ABS sensors one one side!

        i would pay any more than $400
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        vipfto wrote:
        aza013 wrote:I may be after a set as well soon not a 100% just yet still looking into it if it is the cv's or not :roll:

        I will be looking for new ones :? and I know BIG $$$$$$$$$$$$ :evil:
        whats the prob aza?
        light fast ticking from the right side when turning right even at a light turn of the steering wheel (1cm turn) . The thing is it sounds to light of a tick to be CV's that is what is getting me :roll:
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        have you checked to see if any wheel weights have started to come loose and hitting calliper?
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        yep they are all good.
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        interesting one mate.....

        so nothing like splash sheilds are rubbing?
        are you sure sound is coming wheel area?
        could besomething simple like stone in tyre
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        so nothing like splash sheilds are rubbing? no

        are you sure sound is coming wheel area? yes

        could besomething simple like stone in tyre? and no :lol:

        I have even had the tyres off cleand all the abs spines and things like that :scratch:
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        Post by I8A4RE »

        when it comes to cv i would be buying brnd new...but i wouldnt be payng $600.


        aza definitly sounds lke cvs
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        I8A4RE wrote:when it comes to cv i would be buying brnd new...but i wouldnt be payng $600.


        aza definitly sounds lke cvs
        yip cant really see it being anything else :? and def get new
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