Re: Need your advise here!

[Nigel Heron <scirocco@psycode.com>]

Brett Van Sprewenburg wrote:

>
>
> The output flange seal on the inside towards the differential has failed.
> This will allow transaxle lube to leak into the inner CV joint,  this
> tends to really shorten the life of the inner joint as the high pressure
> grease becomes liquified and runs out.  This also depletes the oil
> in the transaxle.  Fixing it involves pulling the inner CV joint and
> replacing the inner seal, pulling the whole axle would make it easier.
> Special tools required would be an 8mm triple square to remove the
> inner CV joint bolts, and maybe a 30mm socket for the main axle nut.
>
> ==Brett

you'll also need the special tool to pull the flange and some circlip pliers. The
seal is pretty cheap but it does take a long time to do the work. This job is a
real PITA! 'cause getting the circlip off and getting the new one back on takes a
lot of practice and patience (especially when lying on your back).

if you ever wanted the Velocity anti slip gizmo now's the time to install it.

you should fix this soon, 'cause like Brett said you'll ruin your CVs and maybe
the tranny if it runs out of oil. If you plan on doing it yourself ask us and
we'll give you more details.

-nigel.
86 Scirocco
85 Scirocco
http://scirocco.psycode.com/


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