At least I got home. The axle on my 83 240D has failed. Tap tap tap
turned into clack clack clack in about 10 miles of driving. While
crawling around under the car on the side of the road, I discovered
that the outer boot on the passenger side axle is torn and that is
where the sound was coming from. I guess the CV joint is shot. What
else could it be?
Over the years I have taken most of this car apart but never an
axle. Is it difficult to replace? I notice that there are
replacement axles available starting at $159.95, remanufactured at
$270, and GKN Drivetech at $471. Does anyone have any experience
with these?
(This car is a very late 1983 240, one of the last ones sent over.)
Thank you,
John I.
83 240D 288K
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