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Re: 1993 Toyota Tercel Dynamic Damper
Ray O wrote:[color=blue]
> <gmcfadden2002@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1159243885.409061.5520@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...[color=green]
> > It appears that the dynamic damper on the right hand CV half axle has
> > broken on my 1993 Toyota Tercel. There is now a rather thich rubber
> > loop (aboiut 2 inches in diameter) floating free on the axle between
> > the CV joint boots.
> >
> > My question is this: Is there any issue with leaving this alone? The
> > only affect I can see is there is some rubbing on the CV joint boots,
> > which will eventually wear through. This is a daily driver - I go
> > about 10-12 miles a daily freeway to and from work.
> >
> > In fact, I did not even notice the damper. the "oil change guy"
> > noticed it.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Gord
> >[/color]
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> I would try a plastic wire zip tie to see if you can secure it in place.
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> Ray O
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Thanks for the suggestion.
Actually, I think I am goig to cut the rubber ring off so it does not
rub on the boots.....
If it turns out badly, then I will have new half axles installed on
both sides. The car is in fantastic shape and CV Joint boots do fail.
Gord
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