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CV Joint

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turtle:
Kev - you have the same train of thought as me, hence the question should I change both CV's?

But general advise seems to be just change the one. As 'Turtle' cost me quite a bit this week with new alternator, now CV and I still got the winch to sort, so shes just getting the one replaced.

hobbit:
Thats the problem then, you made the right choice, safety to keep it on the road, but put it on a do do list for the near future when funds allow.
If one has gone the other must be wearing too.

Kev

turtle:

--- Quote from: "hobbit874" ---If one has gone the other must be wearing too.
--- End quote ---


Very true, I will get the other checked and replaced as soon as funds allow, or when wife gives me back my credit card  :D  :D

muddyweb:
Personally I wouldn't bother doing them both until the other one shows signs of failure.  Give the fact that the vehicle is regularly used off-road, the cause of failure is unlikely be just down to wear and tear.

There is no advantage in terms of the logistics of the job in doing them both, and they aren't a cheap part, so spreading the cost is preferable too.   They don't fall into the same category as brake pads or track rod ends, since the difference in performance of a new and an existing unit is virtually non-existant.

Just my 2p worth ;-)

turtle:
CV joint replaced, in the end I didn't have time to do the job myself, got it booked in with a local company which took them a hour and 20 mins to sort. Well pleased that I didn't have to get my hands dirty  :D  this time.

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