water in CVs

1
Howzit all,let me tell you about a little problem I found today.
Last year before my annual mid coast holiday,I replaced my torn front CV boots.The original VW are a rubber boot,the replacement are a plastic type.I replaced both inner and outer boot.I mixed up an oil inhibitor and repacked new grease in the CVs as best as possible.I used new boot clamps and used the proper tool to tighten them.
Mid way through this year whilst on the beach,I heard cluncking from my front CVs.I immediatly chased down the ''last ones",lobro genuine front outer CVs.I havent had a chance to fit them yet.They cost a packet.
Today,I decided to pull the boots back,to pack some more grease into the CV(with the hope it would fix the clunking,works on T2 in the rear),when I did so, dirty muddy water flowed out of the passenger side.
The only water crossings I have done was when Pt Plomer was under water last Christmas.
I guess the point that I am trying to make is that if you cross water,when you get home ,drain oils(which I did),and pull back the CV boots and check them.DO NOT trust that water will not get in there if your boots look all right.
It would be very easy to stuff brand new and very expensive CVs in one trip.This would of happened to me if I had of replaced the CVs before my trip last year.
I will replace my CVs next Monday,I have been told that it is a real fun job,thats why I have been putting it of.
2
Thanks bencroft96, I m working with replacing CVs too. This info will help me in the future.

FYI. The front-outer boots can be used cross-ref to one from Honda's. I'm not so sure but think it would be Accord. This one a little bit "tighter" than original. And of cause, very cheap and reliable.

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From: "bencroft96" <bencroft96@yahoo.com>
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Date: Mon, 08 Nov 2010 04:44:11 -0000
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Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] water in CVs

 

Howzit all,let me tell you about a little problem I found today.
Last year before my annual mid coast holiday,I replaced my torn front CV boots.The original VW are a rubber boot,the replacement are a plastic type.I replaced both inner and outer boot.I mixed up an oil inhibitor and repacked new grease in the CVs as best as possible.I used new boot clamps and used the proper tool to tighten them.
Mid way through this year whilst on the beach,I heard cluncking from my front CVs.I immediatly chased down the ''last ones",lobro genuine front outer CVs.I havent had a chance to fit them yet.They cost a packet.
Today,I decided to pull the boots back,to pack some more grease into the CV(with the hope it would fix the clunking,works on T2 in the rear),when I did so, dirty muddy water flowed out of the passenger side.
The only water crossings I have done was when Pt Plomer was under water last Christmas.
I guess the point that I am trying to make is that if you cross water,when you get home ,drain oils(which I did),and pull back the CV boots and check them.DO NOT trust that water will not get in there if your boots look all right.
It would be very easy to stuff brand new and very expensive CVs in one trip.This would of happened to me if I had of replaced the CVs before my trip last year.
I will replace my CVs next Monday,I have been told that it is a real fun job,thats why I have been putting it of.

3

Ben,

That is rather alarming.  Could you see anything that might have been the point of ingress?

Les

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of bencroft96
Sent: 08 November 2010 15:44
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] water in CVs


Today,I decided to pull the boots back,to pack some more grease into the CV(with the hope it would fix the clunking,works on T2 in the rear),when I did so, dirty muddy water flowed out of the passenger side.
The only water crossings I have done was when Pt Plomer was under water last Christmas.
I guess the point that I am trying to make is that if you cross water,when you get home ,drain oils(which I did),and pull back the CV boots and check them.DO NOT trust that water will not get in there if your boots look all right.
_

4
Ben,

Did you use the correct CV boots?

They changed around '89.

Phill



> Les Harris <leslieharris@optusnet.com.au> wrote:
>
> Ben,
>
> That is rather alarming. Could you see anything that might have been
> the
> point of ingress?
>
> Les
>
>
>
> _____
>
> From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of bencroft96
> Sent: 08 November 2010 15:44
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] water in CVs
>
>
> Today,I decided to pull the boots back,to pack some more grease into the
> CV(with the hope it would fix the clunking,works on T2 in the rear),when
> I
> did so, dirty muddy water flowed out of the passenger side.
> The only water crossings I have done was when Pt Plomer was under water
> last
> Christmas.
> I guess the point that I am trying to make is that if you cross
> water,when
> you get home ,drain oils(which I did),and pull back the CV boots and
> check
> them.DO NOT trust that water will not get in there if your boots look
> all
> right.
> _
5
Les,no real water entry signs though,the area on the cv shaft where the small end of the boot clamps is not real smooth and if I had to guess,I would say this is where it entered.
Phil,as far as I am aware I did use the right CV boots,they look the same in my new lobro kit.When you are down the workshop next have a look at the new ones.
I have had more of a think since I first posted this thread.
Last Easter weekend I did some serious wet muddy rutted tracks down Jervis Bay.When I pulled of the track and onto the road I had a massive vibration where the mud was all inside the rims and front suspension.I think this is were I most probably got water in the CV boots,as the ruts were very deep and muddy.I dont even think CV protectors would of helped.
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, plander@... wrote:
>
> Ben,
>
> Did you use the correct CV boots?
>
> They changed around '89.
>
> Phill
>
>
>
> > Les Harris <leslieharris@...> wrote:
> >
> > Ben,
> >
> > That is rather alarming. Could you see anything that might have been
> > the
> > point of ingress?
> >
> > Les
> >
> >
> >
> > _____
> >
> > From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of bencroft96
> > Sent: 08 November 2010 15:44
> > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] water in CVs
> >
> >
> > Today,I decided to pull the boots back,to pack some more grease into the
> > CV(with the hope it would fix the clunking,works on T2 in the rear),when
> > I
> > did so, dirty muddy water flowed out of the passenger side.
> > The only water crossings I have done was when Pt Plomer was under water
> > last
> > Christmas.
> > I guess the point that I am trying to make is that if you cross
> > water,when
> > you get home ,drain oils(which I did),and pull back the CV boots and
> > check
> > them.DO NOT trust that water will not get in there if your boots look
> > all
> > right.
> > _
>
6
Ben,

What is your VIN?



> bencroft96 <bencroft96@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Les,no real water entry signs though,the area on the cv shaft where the
> small end of the boot clamps is not real smooth and if I had to guess,I
> would say this is where it entered.
> Phil,as far as I am aware I did use the right CV boots,they look the
> same in my new lobro kit.When you are down the workshop next have a look
> at the new ones.
> I have had more of a think since I first posted this thread.
> Last Easter weekend I did some serious wet muddy rutted tracks down
> Jervis Bay.When I pulled of the track and onto the road I had a massive
> vibration where the mud was all inside the rims and front suspension.I
> think this is were I most probably got water in the CV boots,as the ruts
> were very deep and muddy.I dont even think CV protectors would of
> helped.
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, plander@... wrote:
> >
> > Ben,
> >
> > Did you use the correct CV boots?
> >
> > They changed around '89.
> >
> > Phill
> >
> >
> >
> > > Les Harris <leslieharris@...> wrote:
> > >
> > > Ben,
> > >
> > > That is rather alarming. Could you see anything that might have
> been
> > > the
> > > point of ingress?
> > >
> > > Les
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > _____
> > >
> > > From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > > [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of bencroft96
> > > Sent: 08 November 2010 15:44
> > > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > > Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] water in CVs
> > >
> > >
> > > Today,I decided to pull the boots back,to pack some more grease into
> the
> > > CV(with the hope it would fix the clunking,works on T2 in the
> rear),when
> > > I
> > > did so, dirty muddy water flowed out of the passenger side.
> > > The only water crossings I have done was when Pt Plomer was under
> water
> > > last
> > > Christmas.
> > > I guess the point that I am trying to make is that if you cross
> > > water,when
> > > you get home ,drain oils(which I did),and pull back the CV boots and
>
> > > check
> > > them.DO NOT trust that water will not get in there if your boots
> look
> > > all
> > > right.
> > > _
> >