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 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/