sudden CV failure?

[Ryan Gemmill]

Keith... As for your first question, relating to other's experiences, I can
say that I have been there. It seems unlikely but it isn't uncommon for the
joint to go at any time after the boot has been cracked and the grease
released. You're best protection is to check the boots occasionally. In my
opinion listening for the clicking is not 100% reliable; but if you do hear
it you know you've got the problem too.

Good luck, HTH...

Ryan Gemmill
'91 200
'86 5k sold but not forgotten


----- Original Message -----
From: Keith Lawyer <wbr90 at yahoo.com>
To: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2001 5:28 AM
Subject: sudden CV failure?


> Other nite I was waiting to make a left turn, went to
> "shoot the gap" and pulled the idiotic move of
> realizing I was not in gear.  As the gap was rapidly
> closing, I slammed it in first and went.  The turn was
> short, simple 90 degree turn, and I didnt' take it
> THAT fast, still had plenty of time to be safe.
>   While turning the steering wheel jerked twice, I
> didn't think much of it as that's not so uncommon for
> this car (at least one "tie rod" is thrashed and the
> tires are old, bald, unevenly worn).
>   Anyway, next turn I made I had severe clicking from
> my left front CV.  I just find this kinda odd as I've
> always heard lite clicking that comes on gradually
> when the joints get dry.
>   I did look under there and the boot is indeed split
> in two (tells you how often I'm under the car).
>   Patient is an '81 4k w/the 1.7l.  I guess I have two
> questions: 1) has anyone else experienced this where
> the joint makes no audible complaints to sudden LOUD
> clicking?  2) will a shaft assy from an '86 4kq work
> in my '81 4k?  I'm guessing not. . .
>
> Thanx,
> Keith L.
>
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