Guy changes his own oil, you won't BELIEVE what happens next

"I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker" (qaaaaa)
10/20/2019 at 13:25 • Filed to: None

He finds a torn CV boot. Great. Only been on a year and a half, and the car isn't even low...

DISCUSSION (19)

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker
10/20/2019 at 13:28

Let the clicking begin

ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker
10/20/2019 at 13:31

Welcome to the club, thats the same reason why I changed my driveshaft and everything went to shit.

dieseldub > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker
10/20/2019 at 13:32

Before I noticed your name, I said to myself “Looks a lot like a Mk2 or 3 VW 4 lug suspension.”

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
10/20/2019 at 13:38

It’s not really clicking yet. I’m probably gonna grease gun it and throw a new boot on and h ope for the best. Will order a new joint or just a full axle as well, dunno how many nice days are left this year. 70 and sunny today.

ttyymmnn > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker
10/20/2019 at 13:50

Don’t worry, that’s not a very expensive repair.

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > ttyymmnn
10/20/2019 at 14:11

A new outer joint is $17 at Advanced, so yeah, not too bad

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > dieseldub
10/20/2019 at 14:31

Good eye! 96 Golf GL.

dogisbadob > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker
10/20/2019 at 15:23

Raxles :o)

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > dogisbadob
10/20/2019 at 15:38

I would if I was low. Dat warranty

ttyymmnn > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker
10/20/2019 at 15:51

It helps when you can do the work yourself.

dogisbadob > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker
10/20/2019 at 15:53

They work even at stock height.

If you can still get all-new OEM axles, that is the best choice. But they’re not available for every car. I know Ford, GM, and some of the Euros are good about supplyi ng all-new OEM axles, but most don’t sell new axles, only reman.

Raxles is the only good reman I know of because they actually rebuild them properly. They are also not available for all cars, but they are available for all VW’s

Sammyno55 > dogisbadob
10/20/2019 at 17:35

Raxles is a good choice. Their warranty is the best. I went through 3 sets on my previous Sentra.

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > dogisbadob
10/20/2019 at 17:49

If I can’t repack the cv on there and just put a boot on, I’ll buy a Raxle. No more chines ium.

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > ttyymmnn
10/20/2019 at 17:50

As long as it doesn't get cold...

dogisbadob > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker
10/20/2019 at 18:23

If you try to just repakc and reboot, make sure you get an OEM boot that is thermoplastic.

Most aftermarket boots are neoprene, which is inferior. Cardone, like most half-ass rebuilds, and the Chinese, use the shitty neoprene.

Remember that torn boots are practically the only cause of CV failure.

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > dogisbadob
10/20/2019 at 18:59

I bought one at Advanced, will check what it is. Trying to fix my friend’s V6 F irebird...

RacinBob > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker
10/31/2019 at 21:15

I agree with the grease and new boot proposition. Get yourself a quality circlip pliers though......

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > RacinBob
10/31/2019 at 21:18

I greased and rebooted it but then it started clicking at full lock, so I ordered another axle so it doesn't break over the winter. Oh well.

RacinBob > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker
10/31/2019 at 21:22

well, you tried. good for you.