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   dylant12055@gmail.com to MikeGladue   
   Re: How long can a popping CV joint last   
   05 May 20 22:43:06   
   
   On Tuesday, March 2, 1999 at 12:00:00 AM UTC-8, MikeGladue wrote:   
   > Paul D. wrote:   
   > >   
   > > I have a question about CV joints. I drive a '87 Ford Taurus with a CV   
   > > joint that "went bad," (the proverbial "popping aand crackling," when   
   > > making a sharp turn) a couple of years ago. Does anyone know how much   
   > > longer it will last and what will happen when it finally gives in?   
   > >   
   > > Thanks,   
   > > --   
   > > Paul D.   
   > > digian.NOSPAM@darientel.net   
   > > Please remove ".NOSPAM" and reply by E-mail, if possible.   
   >   
   > There is no way to know for sure. It depends on how   
   > hard you accelerate around corners. If you want it to   
   > last back off when you hear it clacking.   
      
   thanks back off when u hear the clacking might just buy me some time when i   
   accelerate it clacks   
      
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