torching time?

Post by **Yoda** » Tue May 29, 2007 5:12 pm

so today on my way back from work a high pitch grinding started comming from my front left. i suspected it was a torn cv and low and behold when i went to check it there was no tear but diff fluid spewing out front around the lower clamp. i got home and checked the other side and it was doing the same but wasnt making much noise yet. Makes me wonder if i even have any diff fluid left in there? im going to maybe tear it apart tonight to see what the metal on metal sound is, i hope its bad so i can be motivated to cut it all apart :)

Post by **MILLER** » Tue May 29, 2007 6:38 pm

Dont even take the time, just start cutting.

Post by **Yoda** » Wed May 30, 2007 6:40 pm

so i think i deduced that both boots are just worn out and theres not enough grease left in the cvs. anyways i should make this a should i dd my SAS tacoma thred or buy a dd i can afford for a couple g's? input and bashing encouraged.

Post by **MILLER** » Wed May 30, 2007 6:45 pm

I'll admit, having the acura has been nice. Knowing you dont have to get everything buttoned up in the wee hours of the morning cuz you have something else to drive is a comfort. But in your shoes, I'll revert back to the miller three step plan to have a wheeler, almost. I'd dd the taco and get a beater to wheel. 3rd gen. toyota pickup would be easier to do a sas.

Post by **MtnToys** » Wed May 30, 2007 10:03 pm

If I was in your position...sell the taco. Buy a corolla (or a beater of the like) and a 2nd or 3rd gen that has EFI with the money. There is an 86 for sale across the street from codys. I dont know anything about it, just know its there.

Post by **MILLER** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 10:18 pm

Matt's idea is also good.

Post by **Yoda** » Sat Jun 02, 2007 12:05 am

hmm depends on how much work the front needs, hopefully it will make it until the end of the summer without too much trouble

Post by **MtnToys** » Sat Jun 02, 2007 12:44 am

Keep in mind that the taco will fetch a lot more $$ if everything is in working order. So if there is something wrong with the front end, it would probably be in your best interest to just fix it.

Post by YJ » Sat Jun 02, 2007 10:37 am

MtnToys wrote:Keep in mind that the taco will fetch a lot more $$ if everything is in working order. So if there is something wrong with the front end, it would probably be in your best interest to just fix it.

Just fix it and drive it. Unless you're gonna paint it. It won't be "fetchin" any mega bucks.

Post by **Yoda** » Sat Jun 02, 2007 11:23 am

haha i wouldnt expect to get too much for it