Member's BLOG: Monday, September 12, 2011
#52
09-12-2011, 09:59 PM
Thanks, if it is a cv joint, what is the worst case scenario when driving to work on the PA turnpike going 70mph and the CV joint totally f's up?? I was also quoted $180 for the part + install, not sure if that is a bad price or if I could do it myself with "limited" mechanical knowledge and tools, but I do have a haynes manual!....
I know, not really funny but for me to do most anything requires a lot of giddy-up....
I to was a mopar fan! I had a 383 formula s fastback __________, fill in the blank.......
I know, not really funny but for me to do most anything requires a lot of giddy-up....I to was a mopar fan! I had a 383 formula s fastback __________, fill in the blank.......
One of my project cars is a 71 Dart Swinger with a 383. It is my first big block car. I am looking forward to building that car.
#53
09-12-2011, 10:06 PM
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 11,978
I've never heard of a cv joint coming apart at highway speeds. Usually they fail going around a corner or starting from a stop. When they fail it feels like you shifted into neutral. The RPM's go up but the car doesn't move. They usually are not that hard to change especially if you have a repair manual. You should be able to buy the part for less than 180.00 but if you don't install it yourself it doesn't matter. Shops usually do a markup on the parts and labor. You should also check your your ball joints and tie rod ends for wear. If you don't know how I can tell you. The worst part is if you have a northern car things may not want to come apart easily.
One of my project cars is a 71 Dart Swinger with a 383. It is my first big block car. I am looking forward to building that car.
One of my project cars is a 71 Dart Swinger with a 383. It is my first big block car. I am looking forward to building that car.
Thank You for the info, my first was a 67 formula s 383 fastback barracuda, never really did much to it!...
I got a DUI and had to sell it to pay court costs and fines etc........
The DUI was not in the barracuda
#54
09-12-2011, 10:18 PM
Yeah Chris they usually break taking off. I had one clicking for about 3 years on an old car i drove occasionally. I was just too cheap to fix it and wanted to see how long it would last. It was fine until i was pulling out of a gravel lot and punched it.
#55
09-12-2011, 10:30 PM
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 11,978
good to know, thanks man!
Hey Mike, I'm not to upset about the issues with the Z, it is kinda normal for a car that old with that many miles! I'm just glad I have a ton of people here who can offer up their help and suggestions.....
#56
09-12-2011, 10:40 PM
i wish i could find a decent priced Z. i think my deal for the 2000 monte fell through he is dragging his feet on the deal
chris you have another pm.
chris you have another pm.
#58
09-12-2011, 10:45 PM
it said you arent verified so they would send you an email. you gotta get the email so you can finish the transaction
#59
09-12-2011, 11:18 PM
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 11,978
wtf, I just made a purchase there recently and I'm not verified??? I'm po'd right now because my buddy at work brought in some stuffed banana peppers for me and I just realized I forgot them..... Getting old sucks, I guess that will be dinner tomorrow night because I have an on-site class at work from 6pm til 9pm
Getting old sucks, I guess that will be dinner tomorrow night because I have an on-site class at work from 6pm til 9pm
#60
09-12-2011, 11:35 PM
Yeah its always good to have help from the members on here, always have advice lol, hope you get it all figured out
Im getting ready to start a major overhaul on the monte, brakes, exhaust, trans ect lol
& paypal is screwy i think lol
Im getting ready to start a major overhaul on the monte, brakes, exhaust, trans ect lol
& paypal is screwy i think lol