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| CV Driveshaft Options; Remanufactured or New? | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Nov 5 2013, 11:06 AM (2,514 Views) | |
| MechaGodzilla | Nov 5 2013, 11:06 AM Post #1 |
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I finally had a mechanic look over my ride and other than the obvious rust stuff, the only thing that really needs to be addressed is that the drive shafts are pretty much shot. Of course they want a sh*t-ton of $$$ to do the job. I don't have the tools or the experience to DIY this, but I'm sourcing parts and hoping that my brother-in law can give me a hand. Locally, NAPA and CarQuest each have new and remanufactured options for a '95 Metro 2-Door / 1.3L / Automatic Trans / Non-ABS: NAPA New LF - New RF $97.88 ea Reman LF $60.49 + $56 core Reman RF $61.04 + $56 core CarQuest New LF - New RF $69.99 ea Reman LF - Reman RF $49.99 + $50 core ea If anyone has used any of their parts before I'd like to know if you had any problems with them. Any other source suggestions would be appreciated, as well as thoughts on new vs reman'd parts. THX |
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| David95237 | Nov 5 2013, 11:10 AM Post #2 |
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It takes about 5 minutes to swat out an axle. I use Napa cause they are close to me. Reman are Ok. |
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| Old Man | Nov 5 2013, 11:18 AM Post #3 |
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rockauto.com Front Left; Non-ABS; Automatic trans. $45.79 front right there too This is where I bought mine. -- get the seals there too any good mechanic should be able to install both in an hour. only one axle nut and two strut bolts to remove per side. You can buy the wrenches for less than $50 and do it yourself with the guidance of this forum.........might take you all morning |
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| David95237 | Nov 5 2013, 11:27 AM Post #4 |
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After shipping Napa is cheeper than Rock. But my price from napa is 51.99 |
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| Deleted User | Nov 5 2013, 11:38 AM Post #5 |
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I needed an axle installed when I lived in Denver. I had the axle, but I didn't have my tools with me. I drove down Colfax Avenue (US-40) one Saturday morning and found an independent garage that was open. He didn't speak much English. Spanish, if I recall, was his primary language. $40 and 20 minutes later, my axle was installed. |
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| David95237 | Nov 5 2013, 12:19 PM Post #6 |
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$120 an hour, not bad wages |
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| MechaGodzilla | Nov 5 2013, 12:34 PM Post #7 |
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I see that the Rockauto (Cardone) axles come with new spindle nuts- are those usually included? So I will also need to replace the axle shaft seals which are specific left/right application from what I can see. Anything else I might need? |
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| Deleted User | Nov 5 2013, 01:01 PM Post #8 |
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Every replacement axle that I've ever seen has nuts. They don't have the spindle washers. If the seals on your transmission aren't leaking, there's no need to replace them. However, if you do, put a very thin smear of Ultra-Gray RTV on the outside edge of the seal so it doesn't leak at that location. Automatic transmissions use the same transmission output shaft (axle) seal on both sides. |
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| Deleted User | Nov 5 2013, 01:02 PM Post #9 |
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Probably higher than that. 20 minutes from the time I pulled into the driveway until the time I was driving away. |
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| MechaGodzilla | Nov 5 2013, 02:58 PM Post #10 |
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So something like these? Nuts Inner Seal Outer Seal |
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| Deleted User | Nov 5 2013, 03:04 PM Post #11 |
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The washers, yes. The seals for the hub, no. Not unless you plan to lubricate your wheel bearings. Those are the correct ones, however. |
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| MechaGodzilla | Nov 5 2013, 03:18 PM Post #12 |
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Thanks! "Nuts"?!? I meant washers. Edited by MechaGodzilla, Nov 5 2013, 03:19 PM.
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| 00Metro | Nov 5 2013, 08:19 PM Post #13 |
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Um...You're gonna need some lube to put back in the tranny. Don't forget to drain tranny before yanking the axles out. Syncromesh is what most recommend. 75w90 synthetic is what is in mine right now. |
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| Deleted User | Nov 5 2013, 08:21 PM Post #14 |
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(00Metro suddenly realizes that MechaGodzilla's transmission is automatic.) |
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| Deleted User | Nov 5 2013, 08:22 PM Post #15 |
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Double post . . . |
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