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OrangeBugger Samba Member
Joined: August 25, 2013 Posts: 21 Location: USA
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Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2014 11:02 am Post subject: Bug Broke Down.. tranny or something less? |
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This morning on my way to school, I stopped at a stop sign, put the car in first and let off the clutch when POP! I thought it just popped out of gear but when I put it back in gear the car wouldn't move but I heard a kind of metal spinning noise and each gear would spin faster and faster. I'm hoping that the shift link coupler got disconnected or something happened there rather than the transmission. Is that probable? I'll update when I get home and can actually look at the coupler/shift rod and tranny. |
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ps2375 Samba Member
Joined: April 24, 2014 Posts: 2471 Location: Meridian,ID
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Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2014 11:11 am Post subject: |
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Could also be a CV joint. IRS or swing? |
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60ragtop Bonneville Belt Bitch
Joined: March 13, 2006 Posts: 7800 Location: Big Wonderful WYO 82401
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Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2014 11:25 am Post subject: |
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stripped brake drum splines _________________ Rick
Certified Mechanic by the State of Michigan in 1977
ASA certified in 1987
Certified Hunter Wheel Alignment Master Technician 1986
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I've restored a large number too, but I don't toot my horn quite as loud.
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sb001 wrote: |
maybe he just snapped cause his car sucked |
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Cusser Samba Member
Joined: October 02, 2006 Posts: 31378 Location: Hot Arizona
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EXJAY Samba Member
Joined: October 04, 2009 Posts: 1109 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
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Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2014 11:32 am Post subject: |
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i'd put the rear up on jack stands and put it in gear to see if the driveline spins. Will tell you where your problem is. _________________ EXJAY
'74 Superbeetle (Family owned since new)
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Randy in Maine Samba Member
Joined: August 03, 2003 Posts: 34890 Location: The Beach
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Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2014 11:52 am Post subject: |
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Or just remove the rear hubcaps and look at each axle as some one pretends to drive it. Tthat will tell you about the hub splines.
If you look under it at the half shafts (going from the transaxle to the rear wheels) you should be able to see a CV joint that is just spinning. |
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OrangeBugger Samba Member
Joined: August 25, 2013 Posts: 21 Location: USA
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Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2014 4:43 pm Post subject: |
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Yep CV joint is spinning took off the hub caps and didn't see anything but I could hear the joint spinning so I looked under and sure enough it's spinning. So what's the real issue why is it spinning? Could I fix it myself or would it be better to take it to the shop? Thanks y'all |
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Brian Samba Moderator
Joined: May 28, 2012 Posts: 8340 Location: Oceanside
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Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2014 4:59 pm Post subject: |
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60ragtop wrote: |
stripped brake drum splines |
wait so the axle and CV are spinning, but you don't see the nut spinning when you take the hub cap off? Take the nut and drum off then take a picture. Could be a broken stub. _________________ Wash your hands
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Randy in Maine Samba Member
Joined: August 03, 2003 Posts: 34890 Location: The Beach
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ps2375 Samba Member
Joined: April 24, 2014 Posts: 2471 Location: Meridian,ID
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Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2014 7:36 pm Post subject: |
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Sounds like he has a broken cage inside the inner CV joint, the joint spins and the axle doesn't. As simple as replacing the joint or the whole axle. The new axle gets you new joints with new boots. |
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OrangeBugger Samba Member
Joined: August 25, 2013 Posts: 21 Location: USA
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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 12:49 pm Post subject: |
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So I just need the boots not the joints? How difficult is installing the boots and could anyone give me a procedure or a link to ba procedure ? Thanks again. |
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OrangeBugger Samba Member
Joined: August 25, 2013 Posts: 21 Location: USA
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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 12:52 pm Post subject: |
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Also what went wrong to make the joint spin? Did the bolts break? |
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OrangeBugger Samba Member
Joined: August 25, 2013 Posts: 21 Location: USA
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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 3:23 pm Post subject: |
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ps2375 wrote: |
Sounds like he has a broken cage inside the inner CV joint, the joint spins and the axle doesn't. As simple as replacing the joint or the whole axle. The new axle gets you new joints with new boots. |
Yes the joint spins and the axle doesn't. |
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Brian Samba Moderator
Joined: May 28, 2012 Posts: 8340 Location: Oceanside
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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 3:46 pm Post subject: |
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Take the entire axle assembly off and asses the damage. _________________ Wash your hands
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