| Author | Message | ||
| Rob Schermerhorn (Rexrcr)
Member Username: Rexrcr Post Number: 437 Registered: 11-2002 |
Hey Tom, The "damage" is really no big deal. Like Ric states, just straighten them as best you can then don't worry about it. BTW, repacking CV's is my least favorite maintenance item, just below caliper rebuilds and getting soaked with brake fluid. CV grease can be nasty stuff, especially if you use the expensive synthetic stuff like NEO. CV's is one of the first Challenge race prep items I do with a new car. The OEM "balls" are too tight for racing and one can improve life and frictional characteristics by installing undersized ball bearings. Fortunately, OEM Ferrari CV's are common industry sizes and the bearings can be sourced by any Lobro dealer. Even the "factoy sealed" units can be serviced and modified, I've done tons. Also, for racing, it's desirable to vent the boots either by piercing with a hot 3/32" welding rod or inserting a WD40 aerosol spray "straw" between the axle and the small opening of the boot. That way the hot air can escape and grease will not be tossed out. Rob | ||
| Ric Rainbolt (Ricrain)
Member Username: Ricrain Post Number: 511 Registered: 2-2002 |
I've "repaired" these by inserting a piece of pipe fitting that I bought at Home Depot that happens to have an O.D. that is almost the same as the I.D. of the small part of the flange. I then use metal repair technique #1 (shrinking with a hammer ;-). | ||
| Tom Francis (Tfrancis)
New member Username: Tfrancis Post Number: 15 Registered: 5-2002 |
Hey guys, I'm replacing the boots and regreasing and packing the bearings on my half shafts. In doing so I discovered the outer rim had been damaged. The boots weren't leaking and did have a good seal but should I replace them or is there a way to repair them? I am trying to watch my cost into this project. Any recommendations on where to buy them used?    |