U Joint Double Check
Thread Starter
Zen Vet Master Level VII
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 5,218
Likes: 1,174
From: Southlake, TX
U Joint Double Check
So it's Tuesday so that means that tonight my wife will be watching the "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" and I will immediately go to the garage and mess with the 82 Vette. I clearly have the better end of the entertainment spectrum.
I have a few random projects things figured out but one thing I'd like to do is double check the condition of the U Joints. I don't have a real reason to think that they are faulty but I've had the car for about two months and I have not checked them yet.
What is the best way to do a garage level inspection on the U Joints to get a read on their condition?
Anything else I should look for?
Thanks!
I have a few random projects things figured out but one thing I'd like to do is double check the condition of the U Joints. I don't have a real reason to think that they are faulty but I've had the car for about two months and I have not checked them yet.
What is the best way to do a garage level inspection on the U Joints to get a read on their condition?
Anything else I should look for?
Thanks!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 1,206
Likes: 365
From: The Motor City
My long time C2-3 Corvette shop mechanic/owner said that the I-joints will turn an unmistakable brownish color to betray their failing condition. I asked him to check them out.
By the way, the 1982 was designed and installed with both, super heavy duty u-joints and a pcv tubular housing to protect them from the elements trying to avoid premature failure - one of several C4-like enhancements unique to the '82, so make sure you order the right part # if necessary.
By the way, the 1982 was designed and installed with both, super heavy duty u-joints and a pcv tubular housing to protect them from the elements trying to avoid premature failure - one of several C4-like enhancements unique to the '82, so make sure you order the right part # if necessary.
Last edited by Lakeside49; Apr 13, 2016 at 05:52 AM.
Thread Starter
Zen Vet Master Level VII
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 5,218
Likes: 1,174
From: Southlake, TX
Well, I did the check. I lifted the car off the ground and was able to move the tire back and forth about 3/4 of an inch- felt pretty normal.
However, I hear a unmistakable high pitched click when I back up and/or put the car from drive to reverse. Not sure if that is normal.
So, I'll guess I'll be changing all six...
However, I hear a unmistakable high pitched click when I back up and/or put the car from drive to reverse. Not sure if that is normal.
So, I'll guess I'll be changing all six...
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,777
Likes: 105
