driveshaft

[Peter Golledge]

> 
> Jerry,
> 
> Interesting, I don't have grease fittings on the front or rear CV 
> joints on the drive shaft of my 89 200Q.  The only fitting I have 
> is on the universal joint in the middle of the drive shaft.

The Ujoint is the only place I have seen a zerk fitting on 5k/200.

> I have been told the front and rear CV joints can be replaced quite 
> easily, but the drive shaft should then be balanced.  The dealers 
> don't sell the CV joints, I have a source in Denver if you're interested.

I have replace a CV joint and u-joint and not rebalanced, seems
to work fine but YMMV!  I was able to obtain a CV from Stammler Porsche
in Boulder, it is the same as the CV on the rear of an older 930.  Don't
have the Part # handy, email if you need it.

There is no bushing on the CV, it is pressed directly onto a spline
on the driveshaft.  The center support bearing can cause all sorts
of clunks when worn/dying....

> Jim
> 89 200Q
> 
> On Fri, 22 March 2002, "Beer, Jerald" wrote:
> 
> > 
> > Jim
> >  I'm going through the same thing on my 91 200qa. I just greased the end
> > joints, but the front joint seems to be the one showing some play. I have
> > about 1/4 inch logitudinal free play, along with the clanking sound you
> > describe. My mech says there is a vulcanized rubber bushing inside, which he
> > guesses has gone bad. He is calling some axle repair shops to see if they
> > can repair the CV joint. Only problem is that means the car has to be down
> > for a few days. Once apart, we will know exactly what the inside looks like
> > and then have the issue of trying to get the right size/type bushing. I'm
> > talking to a lister about his used driveshaft. If that works, then I have a
> > extra driveshaft which we can work out to be sent to you for repair so you
> > don't have to pull yours out and tie up the car for a few days. Since
> > trannys are the same, I assume driveshafts are the same .  Grease front and
> > rear joints for now- that will help.
> > Regards,
> > Jerry
> > 91 200qa
> 
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Peter Golledge