Re: what's a good source of replacement half axles?
 

"Remco" <whybcuz@yahoo.com> wrote
> Does what you say hold true about integras/civics as well,
> then?

Yes. Furthermore, the Honda/Acura half shafts are said to be
fairly easy to pull, too. Sounds like an intermediate level
job (well, by my standards). It is something I would try on
my own, especially since the young kids in my class who had
pulled a half shaft said they typically had not found it too
difficult. The easiness of the job to me argues for getting
the ones with a lifetime warranty from Autozone or Napa. If
I'd done the job at least once, I might even be able to talk
myself into the cheaper ones from the local salvage yard.

IIRC, the variation in half shaft diameter, length, and
spline number is somewhat notorious for Hondas, so measure
all carefully at Autozone, etc.

Re: what's a good source of replacement half axles?
 

"Remco" <whybcuz@yahoo.com> wrote
> Does what you say hold true about integras/civics as well,
> then?

Yes. Furthermore, the Honda/Acura half shafts are said to be
fairly easy to pull, too. Sounds like an intermediate level
job (well, by my standards). It is something I would try on
my own, especially since the young kids in my class who had
pulled a half shaft said they typically had not found it too
difficult. The easiness of the job to me argues for getting
the ones with a lifetime warranty from Autozone or Napa. If
I'd done the job at least once, I might even be able to talk
myself into the cheaper ones from the local salvage yard.

IIRC, the variation in half shaft diameter, length, and
spline number is somewhat notorious for Hondas, so measure
all carefully at Autozone, etc.

Re: what's a good source of replacement half axles?
 

Elle wrote:
> "Remco" <whybcuz@yahoo.com> wrote
> > Does what you say hold true about integras/civics as well,
> > then?
>
> Yes. Furthermore, the Honda/Acura half shafts are said to be
> fairly easy to pull, too. Sounds like an intermediate level
> job (well, by my standards). It is something I would try on
> my own, especially since the young kids in my class who had
> pulled a half shaft said they typically had not found it too
> difficult. The easiness of the job to me argues for getting
> the ones with a lifetime warranty from Autozone or Napa. If
> I'd done the job at least once, I might even be able to talk
> myself into the cheaper ones from the local salvage yard.
>
> IIRC, the variation in half shaft diameter, length, and
> spline number is somewhat notorious for Hondas, so measure
> all carefully at Autozone, etc.

Great - thanks! I'll try autozone. Have only messed with axles on my vw
bug.
Looking at the service manual it does not look difficult but seems
involving.

Re: what's a good source of replacement half axles?
 

Elle wrote:
> "Remco" <whybcuz@yahoo.com> wrote
> > Does what you say hold true about integras/civics as well,
> > then?
>
> Yes. Furthermore, the Honda/Acura half shafts are said to be
> fairly easy to pull, too. Sounds like an intermediate level
> job (well, by my standards). It is something I would try on
> my own, especially since the young kids in my class who had
> pulled a half shaft said they typically had not found it too
> difficult. The easiness of the job to me argues for getting
> the ones with a lifetime warranty from Autozone or Napa. If
> I'd done the job at least once, I might even be able to talk
> myself into the cheaper ones from the local salvage yard.
>
> IIRC, the variation in half shaft diameter, length, and
> spline number is somewhat notorious for Hondas, so measure
> all carefully at Autozone, etc.

Great - thanks! I'll try autozone. Have only messed with axles on my vw
bug.
Looking at the service manual it does not look difficult but seems
involving.

Re: what's a good source of replacement half axles?
 

Elle wrote:
> "Remco" <whybcuz@yahoo.com> wrote
> > Does what you say hold true about integras/civics as well,
> > then?
>
> Yes. Furthermore, the Honda/Acura half shafts are said to be
> fairly easy to pull, too. Sounds like an intermediate level
> job (well, by my standards). It is something I would try on
> my own, especially since the young kids in my class who had
> pulled a half shaft said they typically had not found it too
> difficult. The easiness of the job to me argues for getting
> the ones with a lifetime warranty from Autozone or Napa. If
> I'd done the job at least once, I might even be able to talk
> myself into the cheaper ones from the local salvage yard.
>
> IIRC, the variation in half shaft diameter, length, and
> spline number is somewhat notorious for Hondas, so measure
> all carefully at Autozone, etc.

Great - thanks! I'll try autozone. Have only messed with axles on my vw
bug.
Looking at the service manual it does not look difficult but seems
involving.

Re: what's a good source of replacement half axles?
 

Elle wrote:
> "Remco" <whybcuz@yahoo.com> wrote
> > Does what you say hold true about integras/civics as well,
> > then?
>
> Yes. Furthermore, the Honda/Acura half shafts are said to be
> fairly easy to pull, too. Sounds like an intermediate level
> job (well, by my standards). It is something I would try on
> my own, especially since the young kids in my class who had
> pulled a half shaft said they typically had not found it too
> difficult. The easiness of the job to me argues for getting
> the ones with a lifetime warranty from Autozone or Napa. If
> I'd done the job at least once, I might even be able to talk
> myself into the cheaper ones from the local salvage yard.
>
> IIRC, the variation in half shaft diameter, length, and
> spline number is somewhat notorious for Hondas, so measure
> all carefully at Autozone, etc.

Great - thanks! I'll try autozone. Have only messed with axles on my vw
bug.
Looking at the service manual it does not look difficult but seems
involving.

Re: what's a good source of replacement half axles?
 

motsco_ wrote:
> Remco wrote:
> > I need to replace the passenger half axle on our 95 impreza - the inner
> > u-joint is getting really bad. From what I've heard, the best way to do
> > this is just replace the whole axle. (correct me if I am wrong,
> > though).
> >
> > There are a lot of sources for half axles, including on ebay. I don't
> > want to do this job more than once so what's a good source reliable
> > source of rebuilds? I take it most places require a core?
> >
> > Thanks!
> > Remco
> -----------------------------------
>
> What country?
>
> 'Curly'

SW Connecticut.

Re: what's a good source of replacement half axles?
 

motsco_ wrote:
> Remco wrote:
> > I need to replace the passenger half axle on our 95 impreza - the inner
> > u-joint is getting really bad. From what I've heard, the best way to do
> > this is just replace the whole axle. (correct me if I am wrong,
> > though).
> >
> > There are a lot of sources for half axles, including on ebay. I don't
> > want to do this job more than once so what's a good source reliable
> > source of rebuilds? I take it most places require a core?
> >
> > Thanks!
> > Remco
> -----------------------------------
>
> What country?
>
> 'Curly'

SW Connecticut.

Re: what's a good source of replacement half axles?
 

motsco_ wrote:
> Remco wrote:
> > I need to replace the passenger half axle on our 95 impreza - the inner
> > u-joint is getting really bad. From what I've heard, the best way to do
> > this is just replace the whole axle. (correct me if I am wrong,
> > though).
> >
> > There are a lot of sources for half axles, including on ebay. I don't
> > want to do this job more than once so what's a good source reliable
> > source of rebuilds? I take it most places require a core?
> >
> > Thanks!
> > Remco
> -----------------------------------
>
> What country?
>
> 'Curly'

SW Connecticut.

Re: what's a good source of replacement half axles?
 

motsco_ wrote:
> Remco wrote:
> > I need to replace the passenger half axle on our 95 impreza - the inner
> > u-joint is getting really bad. From what I've heard, the best way to do
> > this is just replace the whole axle. (correct me if I am wrong,
> > though).
> >
> > There are a lot of sources for half axles, including on ebay. I don't
> > want to do this job more than once so what's a good source reliable
> > source of rebuilds? I take it most places require a core?
> >
> > Thanks!
> > Remco
> -----------------------------------
>
> What country?
>
> 'Curly'

SW Connecticut.

Re: what's a good source of replacement half axles?
 

I've done both axles (at different times, several years ago) on my '92
Civic, using rebuilts from Autozone. The only problem was that one had
teeth that were slightly beat up, and wouldn't fit through the hub --
it's a tight fit. They exchanged it. Inspect the teeth before you
leave the store.
The Haynes book recommends getting the split ring thingy that locks the
shaft into the tranny. You may of course have a problem getting the
nut off the hub. When I replaced the engine in my '85 Accord, a long
breaker bar wouldn't budge it. I rented an electric impact wrench, and
after a couple long sessions with it, it loosened. I ended up buying
one for about $20 at a Homier traveling tool show. They aren't very
powerful, but the rattling is sometimes what you need.

Remco wrote:
> Elle wrote:
> > "Remco" <whybcuz@yahoo.com> wrote
> > > Does what you say hold true about integras/civics as well,
> > > then?
> >
> > Yes. Furthermore, the Honda/Acura half shafts are said to be
> > fairly easy to pull, too. Sounds like an intermediate level
> > job (well, by my standards). It is something I would try on
> > my own, especially since the young kids in my class who had
> > pulled a half shaft said they typically had not found it too
> > difficult. The easiness of the job to me argues for getting
> > the ones with a lifetime warranty from Autozone or Napa. If
> > I'd done the job at least once, I might even be able to talk
> > myself into the cheaper ones from the local salvage yard.
> >
> > IIRC, the variation in half shaft diameter, length, and
> > spline number is somewhat notorious for Hondas, so measure
> > all carefully at Autozone, etc.
>
> Great - thanks! I'll try autozone. Have only messed with axles on my vw
> bug.
> Looking at the service manual it does not look difficult but seems
> involving.

Re: what's a good source of replacement half axles?
 

I've done both axles (at different times, several years ago) on my '92
Civic, using rebuilts from Autozone. The only problem was that one had
teeth that were slightly beat up, and wouldn't fit through the hub --
it's a tight fit. They exchanged it. Inspect the teeth before you
leave the store.
The Haynes book recommends getting the split ring thingy that locks the
shaft into the tranny. You may of course have a problem getting the
nut off the hub. When I replaced the engine in my '85 Accord, a long
breaker bar wouldn't budge it. I rented an electric impact wrench, and
after a couple long sessions with it, it loosened. I ended up buying
one for about $20 at a Homier traveling tool show. They aren't very
powerful, but the rattling is sometimes what you need.

Remco wrote:
> Elle wrote:
> > "Remco" <whybcuz@yahoo.com> wrote
> > > Does what you say hold true about integras/civics as well,
> > > then?
> >
> > Yes. Furthermore, the Honda/Acura half shafts are said to be
> > fairly easy to pull, too. Sounds like an intermediate level
> > job (well, by my standards). It is something I would try on
> > my own, especially since the young kids in my class who had
> > pulled a half shaft said they typically had not found it too
> > difficult. The easiness of the job to me argues for getting
> > the ones with a lifetime warranty from Autozone or Napa. If
> > I'd done the job at least once, I might even be able to talk
> > myself into the cheaper ones from the local salvage yard.
> >
> > IIRC, the variation in half shaft diameter, length, and
> > spline number is somewhat notorious for Hondas, so measure
> > all carefully at Autozone, etc.
>
> Great - thanks! I'll try autozone. Have only messed with axles on my vw
> bug.
> Looking at the service manual it does not look difficult but seems
> involving.

Re: what's a good source of replacement half axles?
 

I've done both axles (at different times, several years ago) on my '92
Civic, using rebuilts from Autozone. The only problem was that one had
teeth that were slightly beat up, and wouldn't fit through the hub --
it's a tight fit. They exchanged it. Inspect the teeth before you
leave the store.
The Haynes book recommends getting the split ring thingy that locks the
shaft into the tranny. You may of course have a problem getting the
nut off the hub. When I replaced the engine in my '85 Accord, a long
breaker bar wouldn't budge it. I rented an electric impact wrench, and
after a couple long sessions with it, it loosened. I ended up buying
one for about $20 at a Homier traveling tool show. They aren't very
powerful, but the rattling is sometimes what you need.

Remco wrote:
> Elle wrote:
> > "Remco" <whybcuz@yahoo.com> wrote
> > > Does what you say hold true about integras/civics as well,
> > > then?
> >
> > Yes. Furthermore, the Honda/Acura half shafts are said to be
> > fairly easy to pull, too. Sounds like an intermediate level
> > job (well, by my standards). It is something I would try on
> > my own, especially since the young kids in my class who had
> > pulled a half shaft said they typically had not found it too
> > difficult. The easiness of the job to me argues for getting
> > the ones with a lifetime warranty from Autozone or Napa. If
> > I'd done the job at least once, I might even be able to talk
> > myself into the cheaper ones from the local salvage yard.
> >
> > IIRC, the variation in half shaft diameter, length, and
> > spline number is somewhat notorious for Hondas, so measure
> > all carefully at Autozone, etc.
>
> Great - thanks! I'll try autozone. Have only messed with axles on my vw
> bug.
> Looking at the service manual it does not look difficult but seems
> involving.

Re: what's a good source of replacement half axles?
 

I've done both axles (at different times, several years ago) on my '92
Civic, using rebuilts from Autozone. The only problem was that one had
teeth that were slightly beat up, and wouldn't fit through the hub --
it's a tight fit. They exchanged it. Inspect the teeth before you
leave the store.
The Haynes book recommends getting the split ring thingy that locks the
shaft into the tranny. You may of course have a problem getting the
nut off the hub. When I replaced the engine in my '85 Accord, a long
breaker bar wouldn't budge it. I rented an electric impact wrench, and
after a couple long sessions with it, it loosened. I ended up buying
one for about $20 at a Homier traveling tool show. They aren't very
powerful, but the rattling is sometimes what you need.

Remco wrote:
> Elle wrote:
> > "Remco" <whybcuz@yahoo.com> wrote
> > > Does what you say hold true about integras/civics as well,
> > > then?
> >
> > Yes. Furthermore, the Honda/Acura half shafts are said to be
> > fairly easy to pull, too. Sounds like an intermediate level
> > job (well, by my standards). It is something I would try on
> > my own, especially since the young kids in my class who had
> > pulled a half shaft said they typically had not found it too
> > difficult. The easiness of the job to me argues for getting
> > the ones with a lifetime warranty from Autozone or Napa. If
> > I'd done the job at least once, I might even be able to talk
> > myself into the cheaper ones from the local salvage yard.
> >
> > IIRC, the variation in half shaft diameter, length, and
> > spline number is somewhat notorious for Hondas, so measure
> > all carefully at Autozone, etc.
>
> Great - thanks! I'll try autozone. Have only messed with axles on my vw
> bug.
> Looking at the service manual it does not look difficult but seems
> involving.

Re: what's a good source of replacement half axles?
 

Remco wrote:
> I need to replace the passenger half axle on our 95 impreza - the inner
> u-joint is getting really bad. From what I've heard, the best way to do
> this is just replace the whole axle. (correct me if I am wrong,
> though).
>
> There are a lot of sources for half axles, including on ebay. I don't
> want to do this job more than once so what's a good source reliable
> source of rebuilds? I take it most places require a core?
>
> Thanks!
> Remco
>

I would get a dealer quote just for grins. Who knows, maybe their price
is reasonable. Much depends on how long you plan to keep running the
car. If you want another 11 years out of it, then a new Honda/Acura
part might make sense. If another 2-5 years will do then a parts store
rebuilt may be in order.

John