Urgent CV issues... - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

ArmyofOne · 11-07-2004, 07:24 PM

i was quoted $659.72 to replace. they will replace the drive axles, the inner and out CV joints, all as one unit. also all the bushings that they have to remove to get to them will likely be replaced, along with wheel bearings repacked/replaced. Fair Price? i could do it myself...

how much time do i have? how long can i drive it before they go completely, and what will happen when they do?

the main issue:

1500 miles ago, the transaxle fluid was BLACK. i had a drain and fill done. it took 2.8 quarts. thats all fine and dandy, but i would rather not have the trans fall out on me 2 weeks after i have this done. so what im wondering is, how much fluid will drain out? all of it? more than half?? i really hope not, because i dont need the trans to fall out of this car. and if i put more than half of the fluid in, i have a sneaky suspision i will need a new trans before christmas. it hasnt given me any slip at all unless i drive it REALLLY hard, wayy harder than any ever day driving, so should i be ok? i just want to make sure all the fluid is not going to come out of the trans is all.

now the fluid that comes out will be from the diff correct? so abotu how much should i expect? also, can i refill the diff through the dipstick? or do i have to "pump" the fluid in the old fashioned way?

bottom line is, if i power flush this trans, it will probably fall apart, and if i cant do this without doing that, then i will sell the car. the fluid in it is currentlya dark red, almost brown, i was planning on doing another drain and fill at the next oil change. the trans, as i said, is giving me no unexpected issues at all, its shifts are smooth and clean, unless i punch it with the ECT on, then it has ti hunt for O/D for a second, but it doesnt do it if i punch it with the ECT off. the trans was never abused, other than not having the fluid changed regularly.

Toysrme · 11-07-2004, 08:16 PM

Check PM. I saw you ask on CL too.

ArmyofOne · 11-07-2004, 11:03 PM

dude, im asking anywhere i can, the CV's are grinding at the moment, so they are shot to shit soon. i can only imagine what will happen to the diff if the axle snaps/siezes...

ArmyofOne · 11-10-2004, 11:42 PM

UPDATE:

im going to drive out to JP Imports tomorrow and see what he says..its 100 miles round trip, so i will be ready to pay. i get a free loaner so its all good LOL.