When it rains it pours.
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: SIGONELLA Sicily
When it rains it pours.
My 72 who has a build date of 9may has figgured out she is about to turn 40 so started falling apart. First was a U-joint on the right half shaft. when I went to replace them I found out they had likly never been replaced. The caps blew the top off insted of pressing out. I have changed more then a few U-joints over the years and never seen this. While changing the U-joints I found out I had a bent yoke. So I decided Insted of dealing with all this mess I would order preassembled half shafts a few weeks later when they arived (I am military stationed in Italy) I took her around the block. I squeeled once then never again. A two mile test drive and my right rear wheel bearing took a huge dump and the right rear sets at a angle. So more parts on order and I hope she will be happy after all this hassle.
Ok now I feel better.
Ok now I feel better.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2011
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From: Peoria Arizona
Sorry to hear about that CM2 - rear end problems can get expensive in a hurry and they can also end up being entire rebuilds VERY quickly. Hope it works well after you get the wheel bearing replaced.
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I know the feeling well. These cars can try your patience. At least we're able to take them for drives between repairs 
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Titusville FL
Hang in there... I was right there with you several months ago. I realized one bearing was starting to go and when I started to go through everything it ended up becoming trailing are rebuilds with new spindles along with a rear diff cover, etc. etc. etc.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Paoli, IN
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And of course you probably figured out the first problem on a day you designated to drive around. Buzzkill.
But at least you were able to take it to Italy. That is awesome.
But at least you were able to take it to Italy. That is awesome.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: long beach California
just finishing up my entire rear rebuild including the diff rear end problems are a real pita
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