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so my axles are clickin.knocking on turns and it is kind of annoying, from what i gather this may be due to the boots getting dirt and grim in the axles? anyway was wondering if there is any quick fix to remedy this or if maybe I can just get new boots 4 now with new grease? thanks
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sorry to say but they need replaced or they will fail and that could be serious! i'm an auto tech by trade! replacement is the only option in my opinion!IF ONE FESTI IS GOOD THEN TWO IS BETTER!
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Yep, they are'nt that expensive. Buy new ones though, not rebuilt.sigpic
The Don - Midwest Festiva Inc., Missouri Chapter
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What's the best brand of axles? Mine starting clicking on turns a few days ago.1986 Comp Prep SVO Mustang(1 of 83) Four cylinder turbo! (Think first Fox body "R" model!)
1995 F-150 Extra Cab and it was free!
1991 Festiva L, Surf Blue with A/C
1995 Jeep Cherokee 2wd 5 speed 4.0 and it was free!
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O'reillys or other McAutoparts store, complete halfshaft, $60-70, lifetime guaranteed.Last edited by Levitan; 03-13-2010, 10:17 AM.ENFORCER - Midwest Festiva Inc., Iowa
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Yeah not a lot of "brands" to choose from. Lifetime guarantees are meaningless if you have to redo the job several times because of faulty axles. Replace your seals too while you are at it.sigpic
The Don - Midwest Festiva Inc., Missouri Chapter
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Fresh is referring to the outer seals on the transaxle. Word of warning: On a manual festy transaxle, the seals are unique to each side (different part numbers).
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i have had a ripped boot/clicking axel for about 6 months now, i just pack it with grease every month through the hole in the boot, I'm changing it next month though LOLComment
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Good idea. I have had the experience of seeing a friend of mine (a pizza driver at the time) whose cv fell apart. Not pretty. Luckily it happened to him in the parking lot, not while driving. There was a big bang and the whole wheel just sorta flopped over to the side. Would have been disastrous at any sort of speed.Originally posted by funky technician View Post
So the upshot of all this is, DON'T PLAY WITH YOUR OR OTHER'S SAFETY!
If the cv knocks, replace it asap! It only takes a 30mm socket, pickle fork and about two hours.Comment
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