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Old 08-08-2002, 11:43 AM
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Default MikTip...mechanic told me today that CV joint is hurtin'...what should i do?
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i would say fix it
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curious... before it failed, did you hear a slight clicking noise from the wheels?
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Default Re: CV joint is hurtin'...what should i do?
Hurtin'? Broke? Worn?

Did it make any noise that you noticed?

Or is its boot torn?

If its bad, it will need to be changed.

What options is your mechanic offering you?
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inner joints don't click.
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YES i did....i heard some clicking but mostly when it was cold or when i downshift pretty hard
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just need more info...
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You need to replace it...it will ultimately break
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