<VV> Clicking noise deturninmed

[Dennis PLEAU]

A press makes it easier.  I have done them many times with a large vice and a socket to press with and another to receive.  I've even done them with a big hammer, but wouldn't recommend it.
 
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> Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2008 17:43:32 -0700> From: dave.thompson at verizon.net> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org> Subject: <VV> Clicking noise deturninmed> > Well people,> > > > First of all, Thanks for all the input. I just couldn't wait until weekend> after next. Soo,> > > > I drove slowly with the top down and my son in the back seat leaning over.> The noise is on the right side. I jacked up only the right rear side,> rotated the tire and heard the sound. I also had a slight bit of play while> rotating the tire forward and back. That made the sound. I then reached> under and rotated the axle with my hand and was able to create the sound. No> question that it is a bad U-joint. I have just ordered two from a major> Corvair supplier and will replace both of them weekend after next. I know> that I need to grease them properly.> > > > It looks to me to be a very simple job. Am I right or is there some gremlin> under there that I need to know about? (no, I have not been driving over old> American Motors cars)> > > > Once again, Thanks for all the advice.> > > > Dave Thompson> > 63 Spyder Vert> > Westminster, CA
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