[V8] Wish List, a source for...

[Ed Kellock]

I have just replaced both front outer CV boots on the 93.  I remembered this
being a much worse job than it actually was.  I was able to remove both
axles without unbolting anything else, the CV joints popped off the axles
with minimal drama, and a coffee can of gas served wonderfully to clean all
the old grease out of each joint, augmented with some brake cleaner.  Some
compressed air to dry then, two tubes of new grease per joint, and voila.
Makes me want to kick myself for ever having paid someone to do this for me.

I am also in search of tie rod parts.  I need just the rubber bushing on the
inner end of the tie rod where it bolts to the rack.  I need this for two of
my cars.  Just don't see buying a whole tie rod for a simple rubber bushing.

Good to know about the Audi 100 CVJ's.

Ed
 


-----Original Message-----
From: v8-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:v8-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of
bw at UDel.Edu
Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 6:21 AM
To: v8
Subject: [V8] Wish List, a source for...


   I need the adjusting barrels that screw into the front outer tie rod ends
to adjust 
the alignment. I'm sure we all could use them on our antique V8s. Any source
for 
them or ones made of Stainless Steel? The entire tie rod With inner and
outer ends 
are $260 each, but is there any interchange part that is separate?
   I searched for front outer CV joints and took the search to Audi America.
Brad 
Hollister, also a collector (of MGs), called Germany. No source, but Keith
let me 
know the Audi 100 outer CV joints work perfectly. That saved the day.
                                                              Thanks,   Bob
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