front axle leak

[JoFotoz]

Thats a bummer....

I went and put brand new aftermarket cv's on both sides. Epic fail just as I suspected since the aftermarkets are rattly and make a lot of noise.

...what after markets brand did you use?

jo

[rowhard]

Thats a bummer....jo

yea it is, but she is 14 now and knock on wood, she has been trouble free. The only thing I have had to do was the drivers side CV boot.

While under there yesterday, saw the passenger side has now also recently torn. their OEM so can't complaint. other things have been replaced, but only as preventive maintenance.

Jo, what reg is that Austin Mini you have there? Had 5, 2 were coopers, what fun

[JoFotoz]

The one in my Avatar...

Jo, what reg is that Austin Mini you have there? Had 5, 2 were coopers, what fun

...is my first car ever!

1962 850cc Mini... !!

Eventually graduated to a 1275 GT Cooper..which as you know..
....are amazing little machines !!

Jo

[djvx]

Thats a bummer....



...what after markets brand did you use?

jo

I got them from O'rielly auto parts. Said Import Direct on box. I believe the reason they rattle is due to the smaller ball bearings. Im having member Nocturnal VX's mechanic put the OEM's back on later this week. Just gotta take it to Chicago which isn't too far.

[JoFotoz]

FYI...

I got them from O'rielly auto parts. Said Import Direct on box.

The 'Surtrack' after market shafts are the best bet.

OEM specs on bearings... great fit.

Just not for crazy off road use.. !

Jo