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Re: TR6 U-Joint Failure

To: "6-Pack" <6pack@autox.team.net>,
Subject: Re: TR6 U-Joint Failure
From: "Steven Altomare" <gtg124h@mail.gatech.edu>
Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2005 07:16:01 -0500
I didn't hear or feel any kind of warning from the u-joint.  Everything 
seemed fine and then just randomly it broke.

I think once we pull the axle/u-joint out, we'll be able to figure out 
what happened.

We've replaced u-joints before, it shouldn't be too big of a deal to do.

steven
----- Original Message ----- 
> Most unusual. Steve. U-joints typically moan, groan and vibrate long
> before complete failure. Rust, and/or lack of grease sieze the 
> bearings
> in the cups and then wear down the "cross" in the 'joints.
>
> Dick




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