Clicking noise under '91 CQ when turning

[Grant Lenahan]

well, i agree with that!  Set the bar high enough......

OK, for me its a 2-4 hour job, all-in.

Grant
On Dec 6, 2013, at 9:34 AM, Kneale Brownson wrote:

> Easier than most timing belts, gas tank R&R, motor or tranny mount replacing, etc. that all  these old Audis seem to require at some point. 
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>> On Dec 6, 2013, at 6:15 AM, Grant Lenahan <glenahan at vfemail.net> wrote:
>> 
>> You enjoy removing, disassembling, and re-packing CV joints?
>> 
>> really?
>> 
>> If oyu hand it to someone else, nothing's a big job.
>> 
>> Grant
>>> On Dec 5, 2013, at 9:28 PM, Huw Powell wrote:
>>> 
>>> It's not really a big job.  You need a rebuilt axle/cv shaft.  Your mechanic bought you some time, good for her.
>>> 
>>>> On 12/5/2013 7:14 PM, Grant Lenahan wrote:
>>>> the CV joints, and its a big job. If its clicking, typically the joint is failing.
>>>> 
>>>> Grant
>>>>> On Dec 5, 2013, at 6:51 PM, Christopher Gharibo wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> There is a clicking noise on my '91 Coupe Quattro when I turn or decelerate on
>>>>> cold mornings. There is nothing loose under the car. 3-4 years ago my mechanic
>>>>> told me that he lubricated that half-shafts and that was effective. The noise
>>>>> is now beginning to come back.
>>>>> 
>>>>> My question is where exactly do you lubricate on the half-shafts?
>>>>> 
>>>>> Thanks!
>>>>> 
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