[T3] CV joints on a 68 swing axle
Jim Adney
jadney at vwtype3.org
Wed Apr 3 13:26:03 PDT 2013
On 3 Apr 2013 at 10:14, Bobsnotch at aol.com wrote:
> Unless the car has been converted to IRS, there are no CV joints on a 68.
> However, the clicking you are hearing might be the drum/hub nut coming
> loose or fretting. If you're still using stock rims and hub caps, it could also
> be the lug nuts backing off slightly, or a chunk of rust, or a rock inside
> the hub cap moving around. Check all of these items first, as they're easy
> to fix. Otherwise, you're looking at the replacing the axle bearing, IF
> you're sure that's where the sound is from.
There actually WERE a few IRS '68s, but those were late '68 AT dual
carb versions, not sold in the US. They're pretty rare. I think we
MIGHT have heard from only 1 on this list over all its years.
Otherwise, like Bob says, look at and under the hubcaps and inside
the drums. I've heard hubcaps make a noise like that if they weren't
pushed on all the way. Make sure the lug bolts are tight (92 ft-lbs.)
It's not likely to be the wheel bearing; those don't ever seem to go
out.
You'll know at a glance if it's swing axle or IRS. Either way, it's
always worthwhile to check the tranny fluid level. (final drive if
IRS AT)
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Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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