CV Joints
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Ah but Greg, you neglected the whole scientific mouse fart comparison
It's better to be last on the grid at a race track, than have pole position at the Funeral Home.
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There are terms in the post that i have not heard in..uhh...30 years+ Avocados number? Can anyone say sophomore chemistry? |
Yes...Perfect
Also yes. Just pop the boot off and check. Add greese if necessary by using a gun and push it all the way back to the tri-lobes with your fingers. No tools required. Then push boot back on. CV boot band should be snug but, not so tight that you can't pop the boot off. Small CV band on the tri-lobe is tight. Small CV band on the outer (short side) is loose or use a straw. Large CV band on outer (ball bearing CV) is tight. (I use the blue silicone outer boot on the left side and that one can take the heat)
Next time, after a race, jump out of the car and check your short side boots. They will be bulging (inflated) if you have them tight. I don't know what the temp is but it is hotter than the valve cover. I'll check with an IR gun next time. The 2 weakest links in the SRF are wheel bearings and the short CV shaft assembly. (left rear wheel bearing is worst then right rear, left front and right front) Low camber and ride height aggravate the short side CV problem. My method makes a mess, but I have never had a mechanical DNF. I have had an electrical DNF twice for the same thing but that is another story. Dave Gills
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I don't know how other people feel but personally I have a real issue with setting up a car KNOWING that you a leaking oil or greese onto the track. I am no expert on the GCR but it maybe counter to some rule someplace. At the very least I think it irresponsible. It's better to be last on the grid at a race track, than have pole position at the Funeral Home.
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I don't know as I've ever see my CV boots bulging after a session. Then again, I don't use the grease that comes with the CV kits, as it turns completely liquid when it gets hot, and I'm not sure how well that lubes and protects the CV. When I repack my CVs at the end of every season, the grease looks nearly new...
Dan
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I'm with you, Dan. It's no fun to open one up and have some liquid drip out and find big blob of crap in the boot. What kind of grease are you using? We have done o.k. with the blue grease, but it seems like Redline may be a little more durable. Dave Dave Harriman
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I've been using Mobil 1 Red for many years, and following the once-a-year maintenance I described earlier, it's barely turned a burgundy color when I clean it out the next winter. Although I'm not gonna say anything that might tempt Murphy to show up...
Dan
Formerly Teamwork Motorsports #99, Chassis #460 |
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This may be my last post here
Dave Gills
#80 Red/Silver (chassis 504) Pittsburgh, Pa. |
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Which grease is best for CV joints? I've been using Mobil 1 synthetic for everything on the car (CV joints, wheel bearings, rockers, ball joints) but I just saw on this forum http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ub ... /1861460/1 that many people don't like it. I guess I have 2 questions... What's the best grease to use for CV joints? and is it ok to use that same grease on all the other grease applications in the car?
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have a question both ends of the half shafts show blueing from heat. the inner race on the wheel end is showing blue where the ball bearings run and on the outer casing, also on the tripod end. Or do i just look for bad wear. This is my first rebuild of the half shafts. Just wanting to know what is normal.
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