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[Nate Nagel]

Hi all,

got a bit of a problem. In my driveway is my daily driver '88 944 with
what sounds like a FUBAR CV joint on the passenger side. Of course
tomorrow is Xmas eve so no parts are going to be forthcoming until
Monday, and I will shoot myself if I don't have wheels.

I notice that the CV joints are the same for all four, are the drive
axles symmetric inside to outside as well? What I'm thinking is I could
remove the pass. side axle and install it "backwards" so the CVs are
running on less worn metal, hopefully that will make them shut up until
I can get some new CV joints. I only need a couple hundred miles out of
them, I'm not putting off a needed repair, I just can't get any parts
until after Xmas.

Can anyone tell me why this wouldn't work? If nobody says otherwise I'm
going to try to hitch a ride to the parts store to get a cheesehead bit
to do the swap tomorrow (of course, my tools are 30 miles away and it's
loud enough I don't want to risk it.)

What size cheesehead *is* it anyway?

thanks,

nate

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[doug]

they are symmetric end over end and side to side, switching ends and
sides will change the sress on a given cv joint and may keep you on the
road for a bit, but a worn joint is a worn joint and will need to be
fixed at some point.

DC

Nate Nagel wrote:

[Nate Nagel]

Yeah I know I just need it to be driveable until I can get some new
joints. I literally can find only one local source for CVs or
halfshafts, and they won't be open until Monday, so no matter where I
get them from I won't be able to get under the car again until next
Saturday.

thanks for the reply, I suspected such but confirmation from someone who
knows is always nice before wasting your time. I already got 7 of the
bolts loose, the rest are soaking - so I should be back on the road
sometime this afternoon if a CV really is the problem.

thanks again

nate

doug wrote:

[Nate Nagel]

It worked, thanks!

I took the car out and ran it up to about 85 on the highway for a few
miles, then took the back way home. No clacking, vibration, etc.

I guess that means I need to order two CV joints on Monday! (both
looked like some water had gotten inside them; they still had grease but
it was streaked with red.) I might just order four for insurance.

Just curious, why are rebuilt halfshaft assemblies so hard to find? Are
the axle shafts themselves becoming scarce?

nate

Nate Nagel wrote:

[Jetson]

I just pulled my CV joints out.
I also pulled my rear axle bearings out. As soon as the holidays are over I
am going to order some new parts. I am hoping Santa will look at my list
and bring me some Porsche parts.
"Nate Nagel" <njnagel@flycast.net> wrote in message
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[Nate Nagel]

I had a discussion of my issue going on the pelican parts 944 forum as
well, someone suggested that the CV joints might be the same as a 90mm
VW inner CV, if so that's good news because parts4vws.com has them for
$60 apiece which is $30 cheaper than from any of the Porsche places.
(I've dealt with them several times over the years with my various VWs
and couldn't be happier either with the prices or the service.)

Just thought I would pass this along, I'm going to try to confirm that
fitment, if anyone else can confirm or deny please post.

nate

Jetson wrote:

[Walter Spector]

Nate Nagel wrote:

[Walter Spector]

you are planning a vegetarian meal. Or you could just as well use veal -
after all, you have to be careful - Sicilians are touchy about their young
family members...

6 newborn or veal cutlets
Tomato gravy (see index)
4 cups mozzarella, 1cup parmesan, 1cup romano
Seasoned bread crumbs mixed with
parmesan
romano
salt
pepper
oregano
garlic powder
chopped parsley
Flour
eggwash (eggs and milk)
Peanut oil for frying.

Pound the cutlets.
Dredge in flour, eggs, then the bread crumb mixture.
Fry till golden brown in 350° peanut oil.
In a baking pan, place a layer of gravy,
then one of meat, gravy, and cheese.
Another layer each of meat, gravy, and cheese.
Then bake at 350° for 45 minutes.
Serve on hot pasta with romano cheese.



Southern Fried Small-fry

Tastes like fried chicken, which works just as well.
In fact you may want to practice cutting up whole chickens
for frying before you go for the real thing.
Whole chicken is much more efficient and inexpensive than buying pieces.

1 tiny human, cut into pieces
2 cups flour
Onion, garlic
Salt
pepper
garlic powder
cayenne pepper
hot sauce, etc.
Oil for frying

Mix milk, eggs, hot sauce in a bowl, add chopped onion and garlic.
Season the meat liberally, and marinate for several hours.
Place seasoned flour in a paper or plastic shopping bag,
drop pieces in a few a time, shake to coat thoroughly,
then deep fry in hot oil (350°) for about 15 minutes.
Drain and place on paper towels.



Miscarriage with Mustard Greens

Why waste it? Otherwise, and in general, use ham or salt pork to season greens.
The technique of

[Vern]

I have a set axles for my 74 911 through O'Reillys Auto Parts in the works.
$60.00 a piece to rebuild them, but had to send in mine first for the cores.

It sounds like parts are available to re-build them, but basic parts usually
re-used like the shafts themselves are getting in short supply for the older
ones. But they can be bought and reasonable if you can wait, if not
Performance Auto and Pelican Parts have good parts at fair prices.

"Nate Nagel" <njnagel@flycast.net> wrote in message
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[Nate Nagel]

Can't wait, this is my daily driver, that's the problem. :(

nate

Vern wrote:

[doug]

the only thing "rebuilt" about "rebuilt halfshafts" is that someone took
the time to mount new CV joints and boots.

The halfshafts themselves cannot be "rebuilt" if the splines are
worn... If you price out a "rebuilt" unit, it is usally the cost of 2
new CV joints and about 1/2 hour labor.

whether you buy the joints and miunt them yourself or buy the "rebuilt",
It all depends on what you think your time is worth and if you can read
instructions.

DC

Nate Nagel wrote:

[Nate Nagel]

My point is, I'd pay extra to get the halfshafts already done and not
screw with them, but it looks like I'm going to be doing it myself
because my parts store says I have to send them my old axles *first...*

Unless some kind soul has an extra '88 944 halfshaft (condition of CVs
not important) that they'd sell me for cheap...?

nate

doug wrote: