Outer CV joint

[GodSpeed]

One of my outer CV joints seem to be on the way out. Produces a loud tapping noise when accelerating hard out of corners. Most noticable on second gear.

Im afraid a lube up wount solve the problem so I guess the joint needs to be changed. I do know Renault only sell complete drive shafts but from what Ive heard aftermarket outer CV joints are avaliable.

So my question is where and what brand?

 

[Fred@BTM]

gkn is oe manufacturer, they're swedish, call them

 

[GodSpeed]

gkn is oe manufacturer, they're swedish, call them

Will do, Cheers mate

 

[GodSpeed]

Seems like a lot of vehicles use the same parts. Only items I find is this:

Spidan original GKN parts, Quick repair kits, No 99401 and No 99400

If I do a google search I get a hit on lots of car brands using these parts.

 

[Andrew Cooke]

gkn is oe manufacturer, they're swedish, call them

Guest, Keen and Nettlefolds, Swedish, are you sure?

 

[Fred@BTM]

SKF i mean LOL

 

[Andrew Cooke]

in that vein, have you found a supplier for GKN CVs? I've looked at their site, no obvious supplier listed, and they seem to be ignoring my request for information.

 

[GodSpeed]

in that vein, have you found a supplier for GKN CVs? I've looked at their site, no obvious supplier listed, and they seem to be ignoring my request for information.

Seems to be a lot of them. Google for, item numbers 99401 and 99400 in combination with SPIDAN or GKN. They are NOT cheap though.

 

[franx]

Seems to be a lot of them. Google for, item numbers 99401 and 99400 in combination with SPIDAN or GKN. They are NOT cheap though.

Were you able to get the parts Marten ?

 

[GodSpeed]

Did not need it mate, lifted the rubber seals and they where filled with grease. So the strange sound must origin from elsewhere.

 

[franx]

That's odd.. I had a tapping noise too , sonetimes coming out of a curve. Was already looking out for shafts and unhappily preparing for the $$$ it would cost me. Now the problem/noise has dissapeared !?!?

 

[GodSpeed]

Seems to be from topmounts / coilover springs. Not sure yet.

 

[franx]

yeah well for sure there IS some play going round in the front section after a lot of miles of thrashing.. May get the Mark Fish top mounts some time.

Let me know if you find the prob mate ; mine has very strangely went away but always listening for it to come back. It will, is my guess