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  1. ultrasportracing

    Straight Chassis

    Go to C/V joints post if you haven`t already to see the outcome
  2. ultrasportracing

    Power brake booster

    Now Monkey Wrench tell me that they don't have a booster and never had any, just a listing,, So my C/C will be credited, but at my expense, as the Dollar has dropped. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  3. ultrasportracing

    CV Joint Leaking

    Yes I used the axle,, After opening the outer joint, cant see how what I saw leaking was actually from the CV joint,, as the type of grease is completely different from what I saw leaking out, although a small amount and didn't reoccur once cleaned up. Can only assume that the oil was from...
  4. ultrasportracing

    Sloppy C/V joints

    THe 1/2 shaft is quite heavy and to have all that weight hanging of the outer CV, and travel across the world, That's all I can come up with.. IM sure other have put A lot more load through their shafts than I have.. Anyone else have a problem!!
  5. ultrasportracing

    Sloppy C/V joints

    c/v Well the non serviceable half shaft C/V`s have been serviced (The outer anyway,, The inner would be similar) Pic shows trial fit on new cage before greasing up, and final assembly, A bead of sikaflex sealant was applied behind the sealing Oring as the arrow shows, before the metal...
  6. ultrasportracing

    Sloppy C/V joints

    Yes the 1/2 shaft bolts were replaced, but that was not the problem , totally unrelated, and yes new bolts will go back in..,, Sometimes these threads get off track a bit... On a side note, bolts for a C/V joint are a cheap and easy option studs with nuts are the best way to go,, Thinking about...
  7. ultrasportracing

    Sloppy C/V joints

    CV This is the slightly oversize Mercedes Part, looks a little stronger as well
  8. ultrasportracing

    Sloppy C/V joints

    Well the C/V joints are apart, just have to slowly work around the metal sheath and lever it up to open up the joint. As you can see the support cage for the Balls has broken.. This would of happened when the drive shaft and suspension was remove from a wrecked vehicle.. YOU CANT LET THE...
  9. ultrasportracing

    Beware

    Well I have been conned again,, Thought I had sourced a brake booster from The Wrench monkey in Canada,, They said they had one,, paid for and got an invoice,, waiting over 3 weeks nothing turned up.. Rang and they said we have no stock or never had any stock,, and we will refund your money...
  10. ultrasportracing

    Sloppy C/V joints

    Sloppy C?V joints Had a disappointing day, enjoyed driving the GT, filled the tank and set for some spirited driving. After a near full throttle take off with very little wheel spin, heard an unfamiliar sound coming through the drivetrain, then disappeared.. Slowed down and downchanged to...
  11. ultrasportracing

    Straight Chassis

    Sloppy C?V joints Had a disappointing day, enjoyed driving the GT, filled the tank and set for some spirited driving. After a near full throttle take off with very little wheel spin, heard an unfamiliar sound coming through the drivetrain, then disappeared.. Slowed down and downchanged to hear...
  12. ultrasportracing

    CV Joint Leaking

    Yes , was definitely oil that leaked out, and between the 2 mating faces of the CV joint, with no transaxle in site, oil was cleaned up and a few drops appeared latter, now Done about 200 miles since assembly, but will keep an eye on it, if it starts to wear prematurely then one would expect...
  13. ultrasportracing

    CV Joint Leaking

    Notification Qty Unfortunately A-1 CARDONE Part # 602232 is not currently available and has been removed from your shopping cart If you would like us to notify you when the part becomes available, please enter the desired quantity next to the part above and provide your email address...
  14. ultrasportracing

    CV Joint Leaking

    They are $900 each from Ford, And nothing is stocked by the other parts shops such as the above, The same goes for most parts on the GT.. Try and add something to your shopping cart and it comes up no stock..Pity as the prices are very cheap.!!
  15. ultrasportracing

    CV Joint Leaking

    I had the same problem,, cant see how you can replace the lost oil, just the left side, as well.
  16. ultrasportracing

    Straight Chassis

    New ABS unit fitted and all is good(Thanks Torrie)Just cant find enough excuses to go for a drive, But then again I can just drive it for the enjoyment of driving it.. I think the miles are going to add up very quickly
  17. ultrasportracing

    Power brake booster

    Finally got a booster from the Wrench Monkey, although having paid for it, they are not replying re the shipping to Australia
  18. ultrasportracing

    Electrical tech tip of the day

    Im using the extra radio plug for a constant 12volt supply for a reverse camera, easiest option to get 12v
  19. ultrasportracing

    Dead Boost Guage

    Black ice you are correct, no sensor, although the diagnostics does mention a pressure line, I am assuming that does not exist.. Doesn't seem like a very accurate way to measure boost, using the MAF airflow, ..maybe a map sensor would have been better.