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Subject:CV Joints
From:Stephen DeMocko
Date:Tue, 4 Apr 2006 12:46:13 -0700

Volks,
 
Two weeks ago I installed a set of those $99 buy it now CV Joint set
from E-Bay.  They seam it be of good quality, came with everything,
grease new socket head cap screws, boots and all.  Now I have run into a
problem.  The bolts keep working loose.  I don't know what to torque
them to.  Does anyone know?  Tonight I plan on retightening for the
second time, but this time I was going the clean up the threads real
well and locktite the heck out of them.  I didn't use locktite yet, was
I suppose to?
I also wonder if I should put back the old 12 point bolts, I kind of
like them being regular Allen hexs.  Now that the joints have loosened
twice I have thrown out a lot of the new grease.  I have seen a syringe
kit for relubing the joints, does anyone remember who offers that kit?
Thanks in advance as I always appreciate the knowledge and advice.
 
Stephen DeMocko
('85 Westy Luci)

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