rear driveshaft cv wear?

Post by **tee3peeo** » 26 Mar 2013, 23:51

Hi - looking at the wheel connection of the rear o/s driveshaft I noticed 'dampness' where the driveshaft connected. The other side was 'dry'. I disconnected the shaft - I can't find any splits or tears in the boot - should I just repack with grease or is this a sign of CV problems?
Any advice gratefully received.
images at

http://www.omm.gb.com/firebus/driveshaft/shaft_1w.jpg
http://www.omm.gb.com/firebus/driveshaft/shaft_2w.jpg
http://www.omm.gb.com/firebus/driveshaft/shaft_3w.jpg
http://www.omm.gb.com/firebus/driveshaft/shaft_4w.jpg

Zeb

1985 DG 14" syncro

Post by **Oldiebut goodie** » 27 Mar 2013, 00:38

Click on "Img" in the row of buttons, paste the link between the two sets of brackets.

Post by **faggie** » 27 Mar 2013, 12:56

i would replace with new as they look original

Post by **HarryMann** » 27 Mar 2013, 13:27

D'you mean oil dampness?
That'll be the gearbox seal if it's around the flange area itself.
Has the drive-flange any play ( wobble)? Excessive?
Now check you gbox oil level, and all the transverse joint faces for signs of weeps.

NB. Don't expect new CVJs to last 25 years like the originals

Post by **tee3peeo** » 27 Mar 2013, 16:24

thanks for reply Harry Mann and faggie
the damp area is at the junction with the o/s wheel, not at the gearbox. I wasn't having any problems with the CV - is it possible the dampness is brake fluid seeping through from the other side? Although the CVs are originals I don't want to renew unless I have to - my thrifty side won't allow it - would you advise changing them anyway - that would mean 4 new joints I guess...
cheers
Zeb

Post by **sarran1955** » 27 Mar 2013, 18:43

Hello,

This might help:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meTNBph3rUU

It is amazing how well the original cv joints last.. clean and grease as per the video... pence...

Cordialement,

Post by **HarryMann** » 27 Mar 2013, 19:34

Sarran - so true OK!

Still not sure what looks wet and what doesn't. The inside of the radius arm
? Drain holes blocked?

Post by **Oldiebut goodie** » 27 Mar 2013, 19:35

£30 for the Swarfega to clean up!

Post by **HarryMann** » 27 Mar 2013, 20:19

or a whole box of vinyl gloves

Post by **tee3peeo** » 28 Mar 2013, 09:58

I found an online diagram

http://www.jimellisvwparts.com/showAsse ... gory=21731

the dampness is where the driveshaft goes through the trailing arm roughly wher '30' meets '11'

thanks for all the comments though - I'll follow the video technique

zeb

Post by **HarryMann** » 28 Mar 2013, 13:58

Have you had
the brake drum off and had a look at the wheel cylinder?

Post by **Fin** » 28 Mar 2013, 14:11

I'd give a good clean off, then drive it a bit and you'll be able to see where its coming from then....

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