Front CV wear

dragoontwo · #1 02-03-2008, 04:09 PM

So I'm getting ready to buy a '92 Teal SVX, and I drove/inspected the car yesterday. It's got some issues such as leaking valve cover gaskets, power steering reservoir o-ring leak, drivers side power seatbelt issue, and both front CV boots are in 2 pieces.

Now for the question... Is there anything I should look for that could cause premature wear on the front CV's? Or could they just be cracked from age?

Mike

ShiuludeSVX · #2 02-04-2008, 08:28 AM

It's more likely that the 16 year old CV's have just given in to attrition.
I had to do mine just a few weeks ago, and decided to just go ahead and do both fronts. I am very happy I went the full route.
Next is to schedule the Valve Covers. How many miles?

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Originally Posted by dragoontwo

So I'm getting ready to buy a '92 Teal SVX, and I drove/inspected the car yesterday. It's got some issues such as leaking valve cover gaskets, power steering reservoir o-ring leak, drivers side power seatbelt issue, and both front CV boots are in 2 pieces.

Now for the question... Is there anything I should look for that could cause premature wear on the front CV's? Or could they just be cracked from age?

Mike

dragoontwo · #3 02-04-2008, 11:28 AM

It has 71,xxx miles on it.

I was actually thinking of pulling the engine and re-sealing/major servicing it before doing anything.

I was just wondering if something like a worn pitch stopper or mount would be a possible source.

Mike

ShiuludeSVX · #4 02-04-2008, 11:45 AM

I would doubt that. More likely the cause is just age.
Now would be a good time to do all that work if your planning on pulling the engine. You'll have quite an advantage having it out.

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Originally Posted by dragoontwo

It has 71,xxx miles on it.

I was actually thinking of pulling the engine and re-sealing/major servicing it before doing anything.

I was just wondering if something like a worn pitch stopper or mount would be a possible source.

Mike