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CV Joints
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 1:24 am
by elusi0n
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
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 7:49 am
by vipfto
600 for reco CV joints
just get new ones and even then 600 is little steep
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 11:51 am
by Bennoz
If you can source new or even second hand CV's I can swap 'em out for you.
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 12:10 pm
by dstocks
If its a tip, I can help with 2nd hand ones
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 1:29 pm
by JOeJOe
dstocks wrote:If its a tip, I can help with 2nd hand ones
How much?
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 2:07 pm
by dstocks
There is one more question - ABS or non ABS?
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 5:16 pm
by elusi0n
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
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 6:58 pm
by dstocks
Then I believe ill have one. Which side do you need - drivers or passengers (long or short driveshaft)
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 7:44 pm
by elusi0n
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
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 8:22 pm
by aza013
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
I will be looking for new ones
and I know BIG $$$$$$$$$$$$
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 9:08 pm
by vipfto
aza013 wrote:I may be after a set as well soon not a 100% just yet still looking into it if it is the cv's or not
I will be looking for new ones
and I know BIG $$$$$$$$$$$$
whats the prob aza?
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 9:27 am
by FTEvolution
$600?
Sounds like you were about to get torn a new one. I agree with the rest, replace them entirely with good quality 2nd handers.
I know I got one hell of a score, but I got my entire axle/CV assembly with mint boots for $50 NZD. All I am saying is, shop around and try to find 2nd hand.
wow
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 8:03 pm
by Ecnerual
$600?? pfftt
are you talking about changing both sides?
i paid $180 for a brand new CV Joint with ABS sensors one one side!
i would pay any more than $400
Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2009 7:46 pm
by aza013
vipfto wrote:aza013 wrote:I may be after a set as well soon not a 100% just yet still looking into it if it is the cv's or not
I will be looking for new ones
and I know BIG $$$$$$$$$$$$
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
Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2009 7:50 pm
by vipfto
have you checked to see if any wheel weights have started to come loose and hitting calliper?
Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2009 7:53 pm
by aza013
yep they are all good.
Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2009 9:07 pm
by vipfto
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
Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2009 9:15 pm
by aza013
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
I have even had the tyres off cleand all the abs spines and things like that
Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2009 9:50 pm
by I8A4RE
when it comes to cv i would be buying brnd new...but i wouldnt be payng $600.
aza definitly sounds lke cvs
Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2009 10:24 pm
by vipfto
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