[Vwdiesel] CV joint question

[Bryan Belman]

Or at least you would see the issue if they are worn oddly.  this does require time and not that hard to do, a bit messy, but you can do it.
Time is always the issue.
Get some new boots for like 2 or 3 bucks from Autohaus AZ if you are going to go that route as that is the time to swap the boots.
 

Bryan Belman, Pt. Pleasant, NJ
04 Jetta Wagon TDI PD, 100hp, 5sp -- running :<)
92 Jetta 1.6 Eco-Turbo Diesel, 5sp -- running :<)
82 Diesel Westy 1.9NA -- running :<)
70 Type 1 stock Elm Green Beetle -- Under Restoration :-)


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From: James Hansen <jhsg at sasktel.net>
To: 'Val Christian' <val at valchristian.com>; vwdiesel at vwfans.com 
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 11:56 PM
Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] CV joint question

I've had that happen when they are getting just a bit dry.  If you would
take them apart and regrease them they would be fine most likely. 
It's interesting to see how little grease they actually use now.
-james 

-----Original Message-----
From: vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com [mailto:vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com] On
Behalf Of Val Christian
Sent: May-18-12 12:55 PM
To: vwdiesel at vwfans.com
Subject: [Vwdiesel] CV joint question

I have a 2002 TDI Jetta which is new to me with 165K.  The CV joints clack
when it is backing up, but not going forward.  Furthermore, I cannot detect
them clacking when downshifting, using the engine to break.

Has anyone else experienced this?

I figure I'll probably replace both half-shafts, but was curious about
others' experiences.

Thanks.
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