Cv joints/driveshafts

Discussion in 'Mech Tech' started by rickyrooo1, Mar 18, 2013.

  1. rickyrooo1

    rickyrooo1 Hanging round like a bad smell

    I have clicking from (i guess) the cv/driveshafts - i noticed this morning whilst moving the van with the windows down and radio off, i thought they usually only clicked on front wheel drive cars when going round corners though so i'm throwing it open to the floor to see if it could be anything else? i also have it in the back of my mind that auto's use different shafts than manuals - anyone confirm? and anyone link me to a supplier? Ta.
     
  2. I cannot believe you have posted about this! I have exactly the same problem that started this morning and got worse this evening it was a clicking from the N/S and sounded worse on overrun and when under load so looks like I will Be looking out for a driveshaft too! :(
     
  3. rickyrooo1

    rickyrooo1 Hanging round like a bad smell

    I'm wondering if with it sitting for months the grease has dried up? maybe i can pop a boot off and re grease to prolong it? mad idea?
     
  4. Bhubesi

    Bhubesi Supporter

    Clicking noises........................... make sure you dont have a stone in your hubcaps.
    Tony
     
  5. rickyrooo1

    rickyrooo1 Hanging round like a bad smell

    got none - alloys
     
  6. Not sure about autos but the best quality CV joint kit I found was a OEM one from GSF, LOBRO / GKN same as original . it's there best quality cv joint
     
  7. PIE

    PIE

    Try your brakes first, if you pull on your handbrake SLIGHTLY see if the ticking alters or goes.
     
  8. PIE

    PIE

    The shafts are both shorter than a manual and different lengths from each other, as far as I am aware the joints are the same.
     
  9. Silver

    Silver Needs points/will pay!

    They definitely click on these vans, which soon changes to a knock or grinding sound. I was advised to drive the van in tight circles and listen out the window to see if this made the noise worse. It did so I had a look. The grease had turned to tar and the joint had turned blue/black from the heat. Very easy to just change the joint, got some from Coolair because they did the joint only.
     
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  10. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    What he said^ but you might get away with greasing if it's only just started. I did - cured one of mine for years and I sold the bus still going strong. Never another click. The joint was fine, I'd fried the grease driving around with the handbrake on. They do need grease.
     
  11. rickyrooo1

    rickyrooo1 Hanging round like a bad smell

    cheers chaps, i'll investigate over the next few weeks or maybe at tekenders
     
  12. I am going to whip it off and change the boot and look at a the price of a new joint because if they are not that much I will change it will i am there, I have got to change the rear axle bushes the donut ones as well so might do that at the same time! I am going to have to get a move on as I am going away at Easter and will be doing it on the drive after work! :(
     
  13. Silver

    Silver Needs points/will pay!

    Bare Joints were about £13.
     
  14. Not worth messing for that sort of price! :)
     
  15. rickyrooo1

    rickyrooo1 Hanging round like a bad smell

    are all the joints the same then auto/manual? and boots? so it's just the driveshafts different?
     
  16. Silver

    Silver Needs points/will pay!

    That's what I thought so I did all 4:), luckily all my boots were good and all but 2 of the bolts came out without any trouble. Expensive if you have to buy 4 complete kits.
     
  17. I would say it would just be the shafts if the only difference is the length?
     
  18. Silver

    Silver Needs points/will pay!


    That's how I read it when looking for joints.
     
  19. £13 for the joint ..... How can it be made for that ? £43 for genuine boot ?....?...?..?..

    The GSF kit has a LOBRO /GKN joint ,boot ,bolts ,grease ,c ring and bevel washer for £46 .... I have just fitted two and top quality boot and joint ..... I don't usually rate GSF but this is quality kit .
     
  20. rickyrooo1

    rickyrooo1 Hanging round like a bad smell

    anyone got links?
     
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