"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, |
Dr Evil |
Jan 11 2011, 04:41 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,032 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I use sealant now. The groove in many CVs are not deep enough for the gaskets so this is common. Also, this leads to loosening bolts and if left alone can lead to axle disengagement and chaos.
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jimtab |
Jan 12 2011, 01:32 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,477 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Pacifica, California Member No.: 91 Region Association: Northern California |
I use sealant now. The groove in many CVs are not deep enough for the gaskets so this is common. Also, this leads to loosening bolts and if left alone can lead to axle disengagement and chaos. Pussy.....you always said Chaos was your friend...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif) |
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