Got the dreaded 'cluck cluck' of a failing CVC joint but hadn't the time (or the inclination) to replace it. So, got a 300ml can of 3in1 aerosol copper spray grease from JTF in Mansfield Woodhouse for about £4. Eased the gaiters in towards the joints and pushed in the spray can delivery tube as far towards the joint as I could (between the gaiter and the drive shaft). Squirted in about a quarter of the can then rotated the shaft 180 degrees and repeated; then did the same again to the other CVC. After about 300 miles over the last few days the 'cluck cluck' has completely dissapeared and not come back.
I know this is not as sensible as a proper CVC replacement but it really seems to have worked.
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Re: CVC bodge
another quick fix is to swap the shafts over, this way they drive from the opposite face
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They can go dry tho has to be said, the extra lube may still only be a temporary cure and when the noise returns its often worse. 
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I thought that copper grease isn't to be used on moving parts - akin to adding a gentle grinding paste.
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I agree with oldie.You should be using something like this..
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copper slip on a CV joint will kill in fast! hight temp molly grease is what you need!
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Hey ho. It needed changing really antway! Just have to wait for it to go.
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