I feel like these existed on the old forum?
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My VIN: 03238 Grey & Black Hybrid - Auto - work in progress Former owner 10902 - Universal 93 Raffle Car
I feel like these existed on the old forum?
Posts: 1,313
My VIN: 03238 Grey & Black Hybrid - Auto - work in progress Former owner 10902 - Universal 93 Raffle Car
How do I evaluate the CV joints, preferably while still on the car?
Location: Dahlonega GA
Posts: 2,462
Club(s): (SEDOC) (DCUK)
Well, examine the boots/clamps. If they are OEM, plan on replacing the boots and grease. If the boots are torn or missing, plan on a complete disassembly to inspect the bearings and race.
eBay selling at it's best I can tell you stock Delorians and quite a bit of slugs so the Turbo is a super nice up-grade.
K-Jet: Causing electrical issues since November 5th 1955
Posts: 1,313
My VIN: 03238 Grey & Black Hybrid - Auto - work in progress Former owner 10902 - Universal 93 Raffle Car
Location: Dahlonega GA
Posts: 2,462
Club(s): (SEDOC) (DCUK)
Well if you raise the rear of the car and grab the shafts it should be prett tight. If you can rotate the shaft and hear "clunking" then pull it apart. Again, if the boots are original, drop the shafts and rebuild. A clunk at low speeds in the rear could be a couple different things.
eBay selling at it's best I can tell you stock Delorians and quite a bit of slugs so the Turbo is a super nice up-grade.
K-Jet: Causing electrical issues since November 5th 1955
Posts: 1,313
My VIN: 03238 Grey & Black Hybrid - Auto - work in progress Former owner 10902 - Universal 93 Raffle Car
Will crawl under this weekend - thanks. I have not seen a rebuild kit for the joints, and I understood it to be a easy task to screw up (ball bearings and cages and such). With Hervey selling rebuilt units ready to install for $125 each, that sounded like the easier path to take. I'm happy rebuilding brake calipers for example, but ball bearings seem to vex me all too often, and it looked like the clamps for the boots needed a special tool?
Location: Dahlonega GA
Posts: 2,462
Club(s): (SEDOC) (DCUK)
eBay selling at it's best I can tell you stock Delorians and quite a bit of slugs so the Turbo is a super nice up-grade.
K-Jet: Causing electrical issues since November 5th 1955
Location: CLE/PHX
Posts: 2,592
My VIN: 5646,5080, 5880, 10234, 3639, 2518, 10586, 1538
Our rebuilt powder coated option are available too here:
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Kit features include-
-powder coated finish
-all components hot tanked removing all grease
-all parts checked and measured, replaced if required
-new boot kit with synthetic grease. (not heavy truck grease available elsewhere)
-stainless band clamps replacing the failure prone crimp boot retainers
- stainless steel axle locking tabs and new M10 hardware with locking washers.
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Does it make a difference on how I lift the car? If I use ramps will that be an issue or do you recommend jack stands?
Location: Taylors SC
Posts: 5,326
My VIN: (former)05429
Club(s): (DMWC) (DCUK)
Nah - just messy.
http://dmcnews.com/Techsection/cvjoint.htm
which points you to:
http://volksweb.relitech.com/cvjoints.htm
Rebuild kit is here:
http://store.delorean.com/p-8720-axle-boot.aspx
Dave S
DMC Midwest - retired but helping
Greenville SC