"Squished-out" CV joint gasket, what is happening to my new CV joints? |
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"Squished-out" CV joint gasket, what is happening to my new CV joints? |
astronomerdave |
Jan 11 2011, 03:16 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 69 Joined: 26-January 09 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 9,979 Region Association: Southern California |
After installing brand-new CV joints I happened to notice that they looked like this after about a week of driving.
They're rusty (the original 40-year-old CVs never rusted) but more importantly is the gasket is broken and coming out. New gaskets, torqued to specs. I've had the trans out of this car on about 3-4 different occasions, so I've removed/installed CVs at least that many times on this car without ever seeing this. Any idea what is happening and how I might fix and prevent it from happening again? Thanks, |
Bartlett 914 |
Jan 11 2011, 03:29 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,216 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
After installing brand-new CV joints I happened to notice that they looked like this after about a week of driving. They're rusty (the original 40-year-old CVs never rusted) but more importantly is the gasket is broken and coming out. New gaskets, torqued to specs. I've had the trans out of this car on about 3-4 different occasions, so I've removed/installed CVs at least that many times on this car without ever seeing this. Any idea what is happening and how I might fix and prevent it from happening again? Thanks, -- Dave http://evalbum.com/2500 Is that a stock CV? There should be a recess where the gasket goes. If the back side is flat without the recess, I would not use the gasket. Your condition may also lead to the bolts working loose. |
Rotary'14 |
Jan 11 2011, 03:38 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 753 Joined: 24-April 05 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 3,977 |
After installing brand-new CV joints I happened to notice that they looked like this after about a week of driving. They're rusty (the original 40-year-old CVs never rusted) but more importantly is the gasket is broken and coming out. New gaskets, torqued to specs. I've had the trans out of this car on about 3-4 different occasions, so I've removed/installed CVs at least that many times on this car without ever seeing this. Any idea what is happening and how I might fix and prevent it from happening again? Thanks, -- Dave http://evalbum.com/2500 Is that a stock CV? There should be a recess where the gasket goes. If the back side is flat without the recess, I would not use the gasket. Your condition may also lead to the bolts working loose. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Some CV joints don't have the recess for the gasket to sit in. Those CVs are usually modified T1 replacements. Clean off both surfaces, and use some sealant. -Robert |
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