Date: Sat, 31 May 2025 15:44:38 -0400
Reply-To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: CV Joint bolts, washers, gasket
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Hi Rick,
I’ve had to do this job way too many times, usually due to failing CV boots.
But I would recommend you note the info Dennis wrote.
I’ve never heard anything about a gasket on the CV joint. Also, never would consider putting lock tight.
I highly recommend getting good bolts and washers. The triple square ones not the Allen head ones.
Look at the T3 sight for good info.
Also, check your CV boots. If failing replace with the ones from T3. They are softer, have more flexibility, and a warranty. His bolts, washers, and grease are right for the job.
Eric Caron
84 Westfalia
> On May 31, 2025, at 2:09 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> You should not have a gasket. If the joints have a gasket and the space for it they are the wrong joints.
> Loctite can make for a worse day should the bolt heads strip out. The serrated washers are one time and readily available. Another problem is the bolt quality and the threads in the hubs are wearing out.
> I have had the bolts stretch while installing.
>
> Dennis
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On May 31, 2025, at 12:47 PM, Rick Cooper <rick@webleaf.ca> wrote:
>>
>> I rebuilt my CV joints about a year ago. A few days ago I noticed that some of the bolts had come loose so I am removing, repacking with new grease and reinstalling.
>>
>> My question is about the fasteners and torque specification. When I installed them a year ago, I used the cork gasket that came with the new joint. I tried to installed the large cupped 'washer' that I think goes on the axle side of each joint, but I couldn't get the joint on with it so I did not install it. Is that why my bolts came loose?
>>
>> I read on thesamba that you should not install the cork washer (unless there is a groove for it) since it will shrink -- maybe that's why my bolts came loose?
>>
>> I also used the serated washers that were originally on the van (my joint kit included new bolts but no washers). Why would the new kit not include the serated washers? Are they no longer recommended?
>>
>> Finally last time I torqued the bolts to 33 ft lbs but did not use blue loctite as some (on the samba) have done. Should I be using loctite?
>>
>> I'd really like to avoid the bolts coming loose. Any advice much appreciated.
>>
>> Rick
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