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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: rclifton4 on 11 July 2009, 16:24

Title: Outer CV Joint Replacement
Post by: rclifton4 on 11 July 2009, 16:24

As titled really, everytime i turn the steering left whilst driving there is a nasty clunk.

I knew it needed doing when i bought the car but suddenly went from clicking to clunking lol

Basically is it easy enough to do at home or will i need any specialist tools?

I see on ebay there is a company which supplys the outer joint, boot, hub nut, and grease for £30 posted near enough!

Is that about right?

Title: Re: Outer CV Joint Replacement
Post by: Wayne on 11 July 2009, 18:52

That might not be a cv joint, if it is howver they are easy enough to change.

Title: Re: Outer CV Joint Replacement
Post by: ianw3321 on 11 July 2009, 19:04

Cv joints usually make a clicking noise worst on full lock. Easyish to replace as you have to take suspension to bits to get the hub out.

Title: Re: Outer CV Joint Replacement
Post by: rclifton4 on 11 July 2009, 19:20

Thats ok i will have a mechanic next to me as i will be stealing his ramp! I just would like to do as much on my own as i can, try learn a thing or two!


I just have to wait until monday for euros to open lol

Title: Re: Outer CV Joint Replacement
Post by: Grim_Reaper on 11 July 2009, 20:39

NOOOOOO DONT GO EURO...because you will have to go back with the part they supplied as it will be wrong :lol: go GSF, theres less of a chance of getting the wrong part, still a chance though lol

Title: Re: Outer CV Joint Replacement
Post by: rclifton4 on 11 July 2009, 21:02

haha cheers buddy

Whats GSF?

Im debating of just getting a complete shaft with joints on from a salvage yard down the road

All we be decided on monday!!

Things always break when ya have no money haha

Title: Re: Outer CV Joint Replacement
Post by: vee-dub90 on 12 July 2009, 01:33

german sweedish french

www.gsfcarparts.com

Title: Re: Outer CV Joint Replacement
Post by: VR6-Joe on 12 July 2009, 16:27

I had a similar problem to this and it turned out to be a loose wheel adapter.

So if you have wheel adapters then it could be worth checking..

Although I highly doubt that you have lol

Title: Re: Outer CV Joint Replacement
Post by: VW BUSH on 12 July 2009, 17:36

Quote from: Grim_Reaper on 11 July 2009, 20:39

NOOOOOO DONT GO EURO...because you will have to go back with the part they supplied as it will be wrong :lol: go GSF, theres less of a chance of getting the wrong part, still a chance though lol

i dont go to either (if i can help it) as if you get the right part it's normaly cheap cack
This CV joint clicked fresh out the box! :shocked:
The one i fitted after went after 8 months! :shocked:
In the end i bought a pair from VW which have done 40k so far quite happily
I only buy from Euro's/GSF if it is a genuine oem makers part and not made in China/Bulgaria.
Fortunatly i have contacts in Local VW dealer who tells me where to go to get the good parts.
I.E dont buy it from us go to GSF its the same part or buy it from us cos GSF ones are sh@t
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