Date: Thu, 26 Dec 2002 22:46:51 GMT From: "Duane Dostie" <ddostienopsamnline.net> Subject: Re: C900 Driveshaft Help
> In case of inner tripod problems, it is not always necessary to buy > new/used. The tripod bearings at the drive axle seldom suffer from wear. So, > simply swap positions of the left and right "cups" of the inner joints at > the gearbox. You will then, while driving, load the surfaces that were > previously only under load when in reverse gear. I've done it a couple of > times with different cars and the trick always worked. > Once you have the engine/gearbox out of the car, it is a matter of minutes > to get the job done. Easy job to do with the engine in the car. No need to remove it, though it is definitely a piece of cake with the engine/trans hanging from a hook at about eye level. Duane