Please watch the videos
http://s96.photobucket.com/albums/l200/prionailurus/?action=view¤t=Potjointr.flv
and
http://s96.photobucket.com/albums/l200/prionailurus/?action=view¤t=Potjointl.flv
My dad and I are reckoning the 'companion flange' is dead on both sides, we call them the inner pot joints, aka inner CV joint cup (other names etc etc)
These bits...
Anyone agree/disagree? There is no play on the wheel itself, the freeplay is only in the rotary directions, so it's not bottom ball joints, steering link rod ends. The driveshafts move with the wheel, so it's not the outer cv joint or wheel hub/bearings. The 'pot' itself remains still for the wheel's freeplay distance, then the metallic bump and it starts turning with the wheel. I'm also assuming that the triple-headed part is a harder material (the pot is cast?) and so the pot is the one of the pair that wears out?
What's the expected lifespan of these? Where do I get replacements? £? Are used items a no-no? If I get a used one do I need the adjusting washer too (from the other side of the ball bearing)? My dad says to buy a little time they can be swapped with each other so that the forward thrust faces are different (but I don't see that working considering my test videos show movement in both directions)? Ooh, and how long will it take for an intermediate mechanic (done engine swaps, turbo swaps, and headgasket) to do?
This is a tad specific, so obviously I know not everyone can help, but I'm also concerned as to how long is left on them now - this is my daily driver. Sorry for the long post.
Thanks people.
http://s96.photobucket.com/albums/l200/prionailurus/?action=view¤t=Potjointr.flv
and
http://s96.photobucket.com/albums/l200/prionailurus/?action=view¤t=Potjointl.flv
My dad and I are reckoning the 'companion flange' is dead on both sides, we call them the inner pot joints, aka inner CV joint cup (other names etc etc)
These bits...
Anyone agree/disagree? There is no play on the wheel itself, the freeplay is only in the rotary directions, so it's not bottom ball joints, steering link rod ends. The driveshafts move with the wheel, so it's not the outer cv joint or wheel hub/bearings. The 'pot' itself remains still for the wheel's freeplay distance, then the metallic bump and it starts turning with the wheel. I'm also assuming that the triple-headed part is a harder material (the pot is cast?) and so the pot is the one of the pair that wears out?
What's the expected lifespan of these? Where do I get replacements? £? Are used items a no-no? If I get a used one do I need the adjusting washer too (from the other side of the ball bearing)? My dad says to buy a little time they can be swapped with each other so that the forward thrust faces are different (but I don't see that working considering my test videos show movement in both directions)? Ooh, and how long will it take for an intermediate mechanic (done engine swaps, turbo swaps, and headgasket) to do?
This is a tad specific, so obviously I know not everyone can help, but I'm also concerned as to how long is left on them now - this is my daily driver. Sorry for the long post.
Thanks people.