Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Cv joint makes clicking noise. how long can i run? Is it safe?

Hi, one of my cv joints is making the clicking noise (it's worn off due to broken boot) and i don't want to bother changing them right now. I'm getting holidays in another month.

I already drove about 2000km's like this.

Is it safe?

What's the worst?Cv joint makes clicking noise. how long can i run? Is it safe?
It could go at any minute.



Why push off the inevitable??

It won't cost any less or take any less time if you wait.Cv joint makes clicking noise. how long can i run? Is it safe?
I have seen them run that way for months. The best thing to do is change it obviously, but if you cant afford to, then just run it carefully. The worst thing that would happen is you stop moving. When that axle gives you will be stuck. Also, check your motor mounts before installing the new one, they are often the cause for a bad CV joint.



Best of Luck! You will need it.Cv joint makes clicking noise. how long can i run? Is it safe?
I have heard CV joints clicking for months, My opinion, you can make another month or so if you avoid sharp turns.. That's where the problem is, the CV works like a universal joint, when you turn hard, you put more strain on the joint..PS they ain't cheap....Nuf saidCv joint makes clicking noise. how long can i run? Is it safe?
Ever had a car with a driveshaft? Universal joints and CV's are the same thing. With the broken boot, the lubricating grease is now gone, and dirt and water is grinding the parts away. What is the worst? You will be broken down with no place to go cause it won't move. Safe? In what way. The parts seize, lockup and snap. And if you are doing highway speeds the CV rotates the same speed as the wheel. You could lose more than the CV - the other CV and the axle shaft and general control of the vehicle as it locks up the wheel.

Now you know.Cv joint makes clicking noise. how long can i run? Is it safe?
you are on borrowed time. to think it's gonna last another month, after you've been driving on it for that long already, is foolishly hopeful on your part. 1 of 2 things WILL happen. i repeat; WILL HAPPEN. the joint is gonna lock up, and jam, while you are turning, and, depending on how fast you are going at the time, the car will suddenly stop. the wheel will not turn(as in the steering wheel), and/or will not rotate(as in , letting the car roll) ,or, the joint will break up into pices, and the axle will turn inside of the joint housing, and the car will roll freely; that is, no power will reach the wheel/tire from the axle. then, the car will roll to a stop. it will not drive the car with only 1 axle turning.either way, you are looking at a tow bill, and the repairs on top of that. why chance it?Cv joint makes clicking noise. how long can i run? Is it safe?
Obviously, it should be changed. Having said that, I have never heard of one actually breaking like a universal joint. Try packing a little more grease into it, and it should get you through until your holidays. Just go easy on the gas pedal, especially on corners. I've had this before on old Minis - sometimes for over 5,000 kms - with no major breakdown, and no additional damage.Cv joint makes clicking noise. how long can i run? Is it safe?
well,it can get to the point to where it will lock up with you and maybe do something to your tranny.