Suzuki Swift (1993 -2003) - CV joint knocking, an MoT failiure ?

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Fri 2 Nov 2007 15:12
CV joint knocking, an MoT failiure ? - piston power
partner's sons car a Suzuki Swift CV joint is knocking on full lock I'm going to replace asap he wants to know should this fail the mot? i say not there is no real play to the shaft etc,
Are these like most cv joints like vx held on with the circlip & knock off??

Edited by Pugugly {P} on 02/11/2007 at 15:15

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Fri 2 Nov 2007 23:56
CV joint knocking, an MoT failiure ? - bell boy
wont fail mot will ------- advise if they hear it
no idea if the end comes off
you dont say year?
but i suspect its the old type with snooker beize for carpets?
my approach?
i would get a full driveshaft from a breaker ,expected price? £40 tops + postage
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Sat 3 Nov 2007 10:21
CV joint knocking, an MoT failiure ? - piston power
Cheers bb, it's a r reg im not sure if the end comes off either will ring local parts distributor and see if they do just the end or what!
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Sat 3 Nov 2007 11:33
CV joint knocking, an MoT failiure ? - Aprilia
Assuming its the old 1000cc Swift (I am sure it will be), then yes, you can knock the old joint off and put a new one on. They are about £30 trade priced from my local factor - no idea of retail, but don't pay more than £45.
I like BB's idea of a complete s/hand shaft for under £40 - if you can find one. There are two different types of end, so make sure you get the right one.

If shaft is not sloppy in the joint then it should pass MoT.
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Sat 3 Nov 2007 12:23
CV joint knocking, an MoT failiure ? - bell boy
I always send a photo when i make an online request,the brilliance of the internet i think,
at one time you could spend all day ringing or calling at bone yards,now i just tabulate away on the old keyboard,much more civilised and you dont get cut, get bitten by rabid dogs, or get punctures in your wheels as you drive over old talbots and simca bits that have been used as car park tarmac substitute.
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