CV joint

1. seddon89 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2010 gateshead Posts: 807 vw golf GTI citroen saxo forte 02 plate vw polo

   #1 27th June 2011, 19:04

   alreet
   
   anyone had a problem with their CV joints sounding like a knackered wheel bearing, i have had my bearing changed twice an it still does it but i know the joint is a bit worn
   
   any help will be great
   
   cheers
2. naff Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2011 queensbury Posts: 146 Black saxo vtr

   #2 27th June 2011, 23:38

   Hi ye just fit some 15 inch wheels and when I took the standard wheels off there was grease all over inside of the alloy had it fixed but now other side cv boot has split now every time I go over a pot hole feels like wheel is going to come off
3. Stevo123 Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Redcar Posts: 1971 2000 Posi Blue vtr

   #3 28th June 2011, 13:52

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by naff Hi ye just fit some 15 inch wheels and when I took the standard wheels off there was grease all over inside of the alloy had it fixed but now other side cv boot has split now every time I go over a pot hole feels like wheel is going to come off

   Check ball joints - it might be actually be coming off!
4. seddon89 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2010 gateshead Posts: 807 vw golf GTI citroen saxo forte 02 plate vw polo

   #4 28th June 2011, 18:39

   i changed the boot bout 2 month ago cause it was split, the joint has started to click round corners but not sure if its givin me this rotational noise lol
5. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #5 28th June 2011, 18:49

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by seddon89 i changed the boot bout 2 month ago cause it was split, the joint has started to click round corners but not sure if its givin me this rotational noise lol

   The cv joint may have been too far gone when you changed the boot,to test the cv joints have the car stationery & go from full lock 1 side to full lock the other side,you`ll hear a noise once described to me as like a creaky floorboard.
   
   Steve.
6. carlo92 L-plater Joined: May 2010 nottingham Posts: 31 2002 posi blue citroen saxo VTR

   #6 28th June 2011, 18:50

   you might as well just put a new shaft in as there only £36 new
7. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #7 28th June 2011, 18:54

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by carlo92 you might as well just put a new shaft in as there only £36 new

   Just beware of cheap ebay driveshafts that`s all.
   
   Steve.
8. user_41948 Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Wivenhoe, Essex Posts: 968 White MK2 VTR (Dead black/pink VTR)

   #8 28th June 2011, 18:55

   Once after a nifty drive, i pulled over and my car was p*ssing grease down the drivers side alloy and i was like brilliant and feared for my drive shaft's life lol. But turned out the jubilee clip holding on the gaitor-y bit for the joint had just snapped off and hence the grease spilling out everywhere (Also didnt help that the grease used wasnt the best grease but thats another story)
   
   Quick fix for me luckily, buy another jub clip, regrease.. sorted
9. carlo92 L-plater Joined: May 2010 nottingham Posts: 31 2002 posi blue citroen saxo VTR

   #9 28th June 2011, 18:57

   thats from euro parts pal just had mine done
10. seddon89 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2010 gateshead Posts: 807 vw golf GTI citroen saxo forte 02 plate vw polo

    #10 28th June 2011, 19:00

    i got a mate on the case lookin for a pair of shafts, they wont be gettin changed till next month as im on holiday next month and am a bit short of cash
11. KrisB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Dorking,Surrey,M25 J9 Posts: 2616 Static -80mm Peugeot 405

    #11 28th June 2011, 19:00

    You had your bearing changed twice you say...
    
    There are two types of bearings and two types of shafts, Tapered and rounded. Make sure your shafts match your bearings.
12. carlo92 L-plater Joined: May 2010 nottingham Posts: 31 2002 posi blue citroen saxo VTR

    #12 28th June 2011, 19:02

    good point dint no that my self good job thay sent me the right shaft lmao
13. seddon89 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2010 gateshead Posts: 807 vw golf GTI citroen saxo forte 02 plate vw polo

    #13 28th June 2011, 19:04

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by KrisB You had your bearing changed twice you say... There are two types of bearings and two types of shafts, Tapered and rounded. Make sure your shafts match your bearings.

    i checked mate, it has one changed and bout a week later cause i found out the driveflange was bent
    
    so had to change the bearing again
14. carlo92 L-plater Joined: May 2010 nottingham Posts: 31 2002 posi blue citroen saxo VTR

    #14 28th June 2011, 19:06

    bad times if i was you get them shafts when u got the cash sometimes its just worth it and you no its done then
15. seddon89 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2010 gateshead Posts: 807 vw golf GTI citroen saxo forte 02 plate vw polo

    #15 28th June 2011, 19:08

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by carlo92 bad times if i was you get them shafts when u got the cash sometimes its just worth it and you no its done then

    goin to mate, want me holiday out the way first then car is gettin some TLC
16. carlo92 L-plater Joined: May 2010 nottingham Posts: 31 2002 posi blue citroen saxo VTR

    #16 28th June 2011, 19:11

    mate it could be worse mine need to new suspension top mounts what arived in the post today new piston in the caliper and a got a gearbox leak
17. seddon89 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2010 gateshead Posts: 807 vw golf GTI citroen saxo forte 02 plate vw polo

    #17 28th June 2011, 19:18

    christ, in the last 12 months mine has had
    *new rear axle
    *front brake pads
    *timing belt
    *2 tires
    * 2 wheel bearings
    * new drive flange
    * cv boots
    * susp arm
    an im still not done