<VV> Clicking noise deturninmed

[J R Read_HML]

Well, it's not a Corvair but you'll get the idea....

http://www.corvettemagazine.com/content/view/67/

Don't loose the bolts - they are Grade 8.

Set it up so that you can get to the grease fitting when needed.

Later, JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave Thompson" <dave.thompson at verizon.net>
To: "'Virtual Vairs'" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2008 7:43 PM
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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