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| [GMCnet] CV boots [message #133235] |
Sun, 03 July 2011 20:29  |
Len Novak
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While under the coach adjusting the fan belts I noticed that one of the CV
boots, drivers side was split. There was grease everywhere.
Is this something a do it yourselfer can tackle or do is it off to see
Miguel? I figure I may as well do both sides while I am at it.
Cheers,
Len and Pat
78 Kingsley, The Beast II with dash lights that work
Fallbrook, CA
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
www.bdub.net/novak/
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| Re: [GMCnet] CV boots [message #133245 is a reply to message #133235] |
Sun, 03 July 2011 22:08  |
Mr ERFisher
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here is some poop,
http://www.gmcmotorhome.info/list.html#front
scan down to CV joints
gene
On Sun, Jul 3, 2011 at 6:29 PM, Len <B52Rule@adelphia.net> wrote:
> While under the coach adjusting the fan belts I noticed that one of the CV
> boots, drivers side was split. There was grease everywhere.
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> Is this something a do it yourselfer can tackle or do is it off to see
> Miguel? I figure I may as well do both sides while I am at it.
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> Cheers,
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> Len and Pat
> 78 Kingsley, The Beast II with dash lights that work
> Fallbrook, CA
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> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
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> www.bdub.net/novak/
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| Re: [GMCnet] CV boots [message #133253 is a reply to message #133252] |
Mon, 04 July 2011 00:30 |
jimk
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I agree with what your saying, but I know if I have some info as to
when it was done last at the same, I would lean towards doing it when
I'm in the home territory..
I'm sure you do not want to stop to get it fixed on the road.
On Sun, Jul 3, 2011 at 10:09 PM, Len <B52Rule@adelphia.net> wrote:
> You don't know my luck.......................LOL!
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> Len and Pat
> 78 Kingsley, The Beast II with dash lights that work
> Fallbrook, CA
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> agree with what most are sayinghttp://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
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> www.bdub.net/novak/
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
> [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Dan Gregg
> Sent: Sunday, July 03, 2011 8:09 PM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] CV boots
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> I am with Ken, if one is good and not leaking do not mess with the thing.
> Dan
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| Re: [GMCnet] CV boots [message #133263 is a reply to message #133252] |
Mon, 04 July 2011 08:52 |
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USAussie
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Len,
Actually I think it's a good idea to do both of them, in fact I'd
disassemble and clean the inners too!
That way you'll know when it was done and that it was done properly!
Lubricate them with Synpower you'll probably never have to mess with them
again.
Regards,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Len
Sent: Monday, 4 July 2011 3:10 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] CV boots
You don't know my luck.......................LOL!
Len and Pat
78 Kingsley, The Beast II with dash lights that work
Fallbrook, CA
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
www.bdub.net/novak/
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Dan Gregg
Sent: Sunday, July 03, 2011 8:09 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] CV boots
I am with Ken, if one is good and not leaking do not mess with the thing.
Dan
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| Re: [GMCnet] CV boots [message #133270 is a reply to message #133263] |
Mon, 04 July 2011 09:17 |
Mr ERFisher
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Being an old Vw guy
A tight boot is a good boot
Never change a good boot
More problems are created by replacing them than leaving them alone
JWID
Gene
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On Jul 4, 2011, at 6:52 AM, "Rob Mueller" <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:
> Len,
>
> Actually I think it's a good idea to do both of them, in fact I'd
> disassemble and clean the inners too!
>
> That way you'll know when it was done and that it was done properly!
>
> Lubricate them with Synpower you'll probably never have to mess with them
> again.
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> Sydney, Australia
> AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
> [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Len
> Sent: Monday, 4 July 2011 3:10 PM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] CV boots
>
> You don't know my luck.......................LOL!
>
> Len and Pat
> 78 Kingsley, The Beast II with dash lights that work
> Fallbrook, CA
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
>
> www.bdub.net/novak/
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
> [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Dan Gregg
> Sent: Sunday, July 03, 2011 8:09 PM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] CV boots
>
>
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> I am with Ken, if one is good and not leaking do not mess with the thing.
> Dan
> --
> Dan & Teri Gregg
> Soft White LED Lighting
>
> http://danandteri.blogspot.com/
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| Re: [GMCnet] CV boots [message #133306 is a reply to message #133235] |
Mon, 04 July 2011 16:34 |
JohnL455
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Should we be using the provided grease which I think is from CRC, or the Green Saginaw OEM stuff that Cinnabar says is the only one to use, or like Rob says go with Synpower. So confused.
John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II
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| Re: [GMCnet] CV boots [message #133336 is a reply to message #133238] |
Mon, 04 July 2011 20:38 |
Len Novak
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I just sent this link to our son......he and his wife are coming by thus
weekend.
Len and Pat
78 Kingsley, The Beast II with dash lights that work
Fallbrook, CA
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
www.bdub.net/novak/
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Ken Henderson
Sent: Sunday, July 03, 2011 6:41 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] CV boots
Len,
You CAN do it. This might help:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=3120
If one's in good condition, why touch it?
Ken H.
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On Sun, Jul 3, 2011 at 9:29 PM, Len <B52Rule@adelphia.net> wrote:
> While under the coach adjusting the fan belts I noticed that one of the CV
> boots, drivers side was split. There was grease everywhere.
>
>
>
> Is this something a do it yourselfer can tackle or do is it off to see
> Miguel? I figure I may as well do both sides while I am at it.
>-
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1978 GMC Kingsley
The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
Las Vegas, NV new email: B52sRule@Gmail.com
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
www.bdub.net/novak/
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| Re: [GMCnet] CV boots [message #133383 is a reply to message #133235] |
Tue, 05 July 2011 09:55 |
Richard Denney
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On Sun, Jul 3, 2011 at 9:29 PM, Len <B52Rule@adelphia.net> wrote:
> While under the coach adjusting the fan belts I noticed that one of the CV
> boots, drivers side was split. There was grease everywhere.
>
> Is this something a do it yourselfer can tackle or do is it off to see
> Miguel? I figure I may as well do both sides while I am at it.
>
If it's just a boot, then you can do that yourself, and it's a good
opportunity to look closely at other things in the neighborhood.
When I had the same problem, though, I found other issues, and those aren't
always as easy to address. I had two broken ball joints, and a hub that had
spun its bearing. If all those other things are freshly checked, then just
pull out the axle and do the boot. But if their history is as much a mystery
as the boots, then you might end up with a bigger project than anticipated.
All of this is doable, but you may end up having to install a front wheel
bearing, or replace a ball joint. My quick attempt at replacing the boot
took several weeks.
Rick "who knew the hub was a problem when merely pulling the axle allowed
the hub to fall out into his lap" Denney
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Northern Virginia
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