How long to change both cv's?

AlexD333 · 21-10-2014, 22:30

So I'm thinking about asking one of the techs at work if he would be kind enough to do a pair of cv's on mine on the weekend.

Only problem is we are open 8-12 and he will have other bits to do.

How long should it take someone who is mechanically skilled but has never stripped a terrano before? I'm not sure wether to ask or not

elty001 · 21-10-2014, 22:43

Ask him to teach you how to do it then you won't have to bother him again

AlexD333 · 21-10-2014, 22:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by elty001

Ask him to teach you how to do it then you won't have to bother him again

Yep, also something I want to be able to do, but again time is limited somewhat. Is it sensibly doable for a mechanic?

puddle hoppers inc. · 21-10-2014, 22:47

are you buying new cv's or the shafts with them already on? shafts with them on shouldnt take to long with ramps etc . later terrano have fixed hubs so none of that stripping down malarky to worry about. couple of hours per side

Madmark · 21-10-2014, 22:50

Big tip have a couple of upper ball joints to hand will make life a lot easier incase you snap the bolts which usually happens. Mine we're ok but big risk as didn't have new to hand

AlexD333 · 21-10-2014, 22:52

Ok now I'm confused

So there are different types? And additional bits needed?

Does anyone have a pic of the problem area?

Sweety · 21-10-2014, 22:52

Get another set of drive shafts to keep you mobile for now & in your spare time rebuild your old ones with stronger joints if you can get them & change them over in the spring when it warms up a bit then rebuild the ones you've taken off & keep them as spares or sell them on as recon units

AlexD333 · 21-10-2014, 22:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweety

Get another set of drive shafts to keep you mobile for now & in your spare time rebuild your old ones with stronger joints if you can get them & change them over in the spring when it warms up a bit then rebuild the ones you've taken off & keep them as spares or sell them on as recon units

Dude... Really...

This is me were talking about

I struggle to change a headlight bulb let alone a drive shaft

EDIT - I think I just need to lubricate the whole area, and come Saturday it should all play ball.

rustic · 21-10-2014, 23:07

Which CVs are you changing, the outer ones I guess, or the inboard ones?
Why do you think they need changing?

On the earlier trucks, they rarely wear out as they don't rotate in 2 wheel drive. (auto hubs fitted). But the later ones run all the time...

I doubt mine have done more than 500 miles in nearly 20 years.

21-10-2014, 22:30	#1
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	How long to change both cv's? So I'm thinking about asking one of the techs at work if he would be kind enough to do a pair of cv's on mine on the weekend. Only problem is we are open 8-12 and he will have other bits to do. How long should it take someone who is mechanically skilled but has never stripped a terrano before? I'm not sure wether to ask or not

21-10-2014, 23:07	#9
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	Which CVs are you changing, the outer ones I guess, or the inboard ones? Why do you think they need changing? On the earlier trucks, they rarely wear out as they don't rotate in 2 wheel drive. (auto hubs fitted). But the later ones run all the time... I doubt mine have done more than 500 miles in nearly 20 years. __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

21-10-2014, 22:43	#2
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,832	Ask him to teach you how to do it then you won't have to bother him again

21-10-2014, 22:47	#4
puddle hoppers inc. Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: west midlands Vehicle: terrano se 2.7 Posts: 1,041	are you buying new cv's or the shafts with them already on? shafts with them on shouldnt take to long with ramps etc . later terrano have fixed hubs so none of that stripping down malarky to worry about. couple of hours per side

21-10-2014, 22:50	#5
Madmark Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Dorset Vehicle: highly modded Terrano 2 Posts: 1,088	Big tip have a couple of upper ball joints to hand will make life a lot easier incase you snap the bolts which usually happens. Mine we're ok but big risk as didn't have new to hand

21-10-2014, 22:52	#6
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Ok now I'm confused So there are different types? And additional bits needed? Does anyone have a pic of the problem area?

21-10-2014, 22:52	#7
Sweety Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDI SE LWB Posts: 3,604	Get another set of drive shafts to keep you mobile for now & in your spare time rebuild your old ones with stronger joints if you can get them & change them over in the spring when it warms up a bit then rebuild the ones you've taken off & keep them as spares or sell them on as recon units