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3-Series (E36) Chat relating to the BMW 3-Series from 1992-1999. Autodoodad
Specific models include: BMW 316i, BMW 318i, BMW 318iS/ti, BMW 320, BMW 323, BMW 320, BMW 324, BMW 325, BMW 328.
#1 permalink n00b
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cv joints latley i have been posting about a bad wheel bearing and a loud click clacking noise well i think it might be my cv joint
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#2 permalink Ich bin der Modifikator
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Car: 97'E36 2.8 w/Optional Sport Package
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bimmerteen latley i have been posting about a bad wheel bearing and a loud click clacking noise well i think it might be my cv joint
A loud clacking noise does sound like a bad C V joint.......is the boot torn?
On front wheel drive cars with a bad C V joint, you will hear a loud clanking sound while accelerating & turning.
jb
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#3 permalink n00b
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no its not
#4 permalink Ich bin der Modifikator
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bimmerteen no its not
Oh.....normally they dry out & tear....then all the grease washes out, then the joint wears, causing play in the joint, then the clanking noise.....starts.
jb
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#5 permalink n00b
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do you replace the whole joint complety and maybe it is torn to be honest i really didnt think cv joints till i was driving home
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bimmerteen do you replace the whole joint complety and maybe it is torn to be honest i really didnt think cv joints till i was driving home
Found this thread, maybe it will help: DIY to replace just the joints.....
DIY: Inner CV Joint, R&R with new Redline CV2 Grease - Bimmerforums - The Ultimate BMW Forum
jb
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#7 permalink n00b
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ok thanks!
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my 2 cents worth check the guibo before you suspect the CV joints.
#9 permalink n00b
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is the guibo located where the problem might be occuring
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