Re: [DML] Steering column upper U-joint

[Soma576@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 4/12/04 3:47:09 PM Central Daylight Time, 
phil@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:


> Does anyone have any ideas on getting this back to the way it should 
> be. I can't see any way to pull the joint apart to really clean and 
> lube it and I hate the thought of having to spend $364 for a new 
> shaft/u-joint .
> 
> Phil Priestley
> Vin#2105

Phil,

Rob Grady once told me that they have had success in somewhat-restoring the U 
joints by putting them in a pan with 90 weight gear oil in it and heating it 
up really hot until the oil gets worked into the joint (by submerging the 
joint for a period of time).  you should call him up and ask him what his thoughts 
are nowadays.  this was like 4 years ago and i might not even have the 
procedure correct.

another (better but more expensive) solution is to contact Toby Peterson of 
DeLorean Parts Northwest to see how long it will be to get the whole shaft with 
both U-joints which he sells/will be selling.  I bought the last one from the 
Tinnerstet inventory, and Toby is now in control.  the website says they are 
out of stock.  This intermediate shaft comes complete with new U-joints (ball 
bearing, no less) and is a lot cheaper than replacing the whole thing with OEM 
parts.  the quality of the shaft i bought from Darryl T indicates many many 
years of smooth steering (plus the ball bearings will be better than OEM).  I 
plan to install it in a couple weeks (when Grady has rebuilt racks in stock 
again).  At any rate, talk to Rob and see if he can tell you how to get things 
moving smoothly again.

Andy


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