CV joint or what?

[smithma7 at gmail.com (Mike Smith)]

The first sound you describe is what my CV sounded like when it was
going.  Had ripped boots as well.  I'm wondering if the new sound
could be form the addition of "gook" from the road.  When my bearing
went south it didn't sound too bad, but once I drove it after our last
BIG thundrestorm (Tuesday night) it sounded down right horrible.

More on that puppy in a new post...

On 7/2/05, Nate Lowe <nlowe79@gmail.com> wrote:
> Well, it seems my CV joint has finally decided to die on me. Well, at
> least I think it's the CV joint. I noticed the boot was ripped a
> little while ago so I've been expecting it to die, but it doesn't
> feel/sound quite the same as when I've had them die before.
> 
> It started yesterday with a sound like the tire was rubbing at one
> spot, a rhymic "rub" sound that varied with the speed of the car. Now
> it has become more like a "crunch" type sound, but it still varies
> with the speed of the car. It has also gotten louder. I also think
> it's worse when turning, but that could be my imagination.
> 
> So CV joint correct? Or is it something else? Wheel bearing perhaps?
> 
> And if it is the CV joint, what car should I ask for an axle from when
> I call my FLAPS considering this is a mk1 with a 9A tranny in it? TIA
> 
> Nate
> 
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Mike
'86 red 16v (Red 5)