[DeTomaso] Spares
Thomas Tornblom
thomas at hax.se
Thu Dec 1 12:26:12 EST 2011
Here's a few photos of my setup (pardon the filth):
http://www.hax.se/_MG_0903.jpg
http://www.hax.se/_MG_0911.jpg
http://www.hax.se/_MG_0912.jpg
As you can see I have not pulled the rubber boot out all the way. This
is the way the CV boots looked on the audi quattro, and also on the
Koenigsegg, so I guess that is the proper way to mount them.
Cheers,
Thomas
2011-12-01 17:58, boyd casey skrev:
> Tom,
> The CV boots you used look great. I hate having the CV boot straps and
> this set up does away with them! I will definitly try to switch to them
> when I replace my CV boots. Thanks for the info.
> Boyd
>
> On Thu, Dec 1, 2011 at 2:49 AM, Thomas Tornblom <thomas at hax.se
> <mailto:thomas at hax.se>> wrote:
>
> I bought their CV-joint shafts and adapters and replaced my old U-joint
> shafts last winter.
>
> http://www.sacoperformance.com/proddetail.php?prod=PAN-129&cat=51
> <http://www.sacoperformance.com/proddetail.php?prod=PAN-129&cat=51>
>
> I already had the joints and boots, as I had planned to have shafts made
> locally and started collecting parts years ago.
>
> I did not use the same type of boots they use, instead I went with
> these:
>
> https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecID=5549
>
> I also bought AN bolts from Aircraft Spruce, which are available in
> suitable lengths, to avoid having threads in the CV-joints or the hub
> adapters. Some of them can be had drilled for safety wire, although I
> drilled most of the bolts myself.
>
> http://www.aircraftspruce.com/menus/ha/bolts.html
>
> I love these shafts, much less risk of a broken joint resulting in major
> damage, no vibration, and no need to re-grease after assembly.
>
> Thomas
>
> 2011-11-30 19:28, michael at michaelshortt.com
> <mailto:michael at michaelshortt.com> skrev:
> > Sounds like a prudent mod, is it documented anywhere with
> procedure and
> > part numbers, what's the cost?
> >
> > Michael
> >
> >
> >
> > On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 1:19 PM, boyd casey<boyd411 at gmail.com
> <mailto:boyd411 at gmail.com>> wrote:
> >
> >> The U-joint failures and wheel losses from axle breaks were two
> of the
> >> reasons I upgraded to the SACO rear riser that has modern
> modular bearings
> >> and replaced the half shafts with cv joints from a Porsche 930
> Turbo.A
> >> spinning half shaft with a broken u joint is like a giant Nunchaku
> >> (Nunchuk) that can and will tear your car up like a Gorilla on
> steroids!
> >> Boyd
> >>
> >> On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 10:23 AM, michael at michaelshortt.com
> <mailto:michael at michaelshortt.com><
> >> michaelsavga at gmail.com <mailto:michaelsavga at gmail.com>> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Once a Boy Scout, always a Boy Scout!
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 10:06 AM, Dave
> McManus<dave at damardirect.com <mailto:dave at damardirect.com>>
> >>> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> Michael,
> >>>> You forgot your tent, sleeping bag, and snake repellant! Oh, I
> almost
> >>>> forgot, your M16. Leave the Purell at home! Rub some dirt on it.
> >>>> IndyDave
> >>>>
> >>>> -----Original Message-----
> >>>> From: michael at michaelshortt.com
> <mailto:michael at michaelshortt.com> [mailto:michaelsavga at gmail.com
> <mailto:michaelsavga at gmail.com>]
> >>>> Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 12:49 PM
> >>>> To: Lotus Esprit
> >>>> Cc: POCA
> >>>> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Spares
> >>>>
> >>>> Tool Bag
> >>>> Fuses
> >>>> Jumper cables
> >>>> First Aid Kit
> >>>> Flash light
> >>>> Spare batteries
> >>>> Latex gloves
> >>>> GoJo
> >>>> Towels/rags
> >>>> Electrical Tape
> >>>> Zip ties
> >>>> lug wrench
> >>>> MSD Box
> >>>> SPF 30 Suntan Lotion
> >>>> Bug Repellent
> >>>> 2 bottles of water
> >>>> Purell
> >>>> TP
> >>>> Light Sticks
> >>>> Tire Plug Kit
> >>>> 12v Inflator
> >>>> Matches
> >>>> Space Blanket
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Michael Shortt
> >>>>
> >>>> On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 12:43 PM, Lotus Esprit<snk20 at yahoo.com
> <mailto:snk20 at yahoo.com>> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>> I would like to hear what you guys carry as spares in your
> Pantera. I
> >>>>> carry:
> >>>>> (1) 1 qt of oil. Probably just a hang over from the bad old
> days when
> >>> I
> >>>>> really needed it.
> >>>>> (2) 1 qt gear oil.
> >>>>> (3) 1 bottle of brake fluid
> >>>>> (4) several sizes of bungi cords
> >>>>> (5) alternator belts
> >>>>> (6) can of fix a flat
> >>>>>
> >>>>> What about a spare fuel pump (mechanical for me), and the pin
> for the
> >>>>> distributor/oil pump?
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Thanks fot the feedback.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Steve Griffin 6661
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