Made it back

Evilcartman · 03-26-2006, 10:42 AM

Well, we got back about 9:30 last night. 146 miles on a flat bed from Austin to Cypress, $380 later and my car is back in the garage broken. Looks like the halfshafts gave out in the curves. It hasn't been 1,000 miles since the dealer had my rearend apart, so it is possible they left the halfshaft nuts a little loose. I will be taken it back to them now.

03 cobra toy · 03-26-2006, 11:06 AM

That sucks man.......

Scott (sbc) has some extra HS..
Let me know if you need some help

cobrapace94 · 03-26-2006, 11:32 AM

That's a bummer. Suxs that happened, a broken car is never fun.

bluethunder · 03-26-2006, 01:45 PM

Sucks to hear Man.

Twice Bitten · 03-26-2006, 04:42 PM

I doubt that your half shafts gave out, I think your bearings gave out, they could left out one of the spacers or they may not have torqued them enough when they reassembled the rear end.

kencobra · 03-26-2006, 06:29 PM

Sorry you had the car trouble and that you missed out on most of the cruise. Keep us informed on the status .

JBoden · 03-26-2006, 06:55 PM

Glad you made it home OK Keith - let me know if there is anything we can do to help.

97CasperCobra · 03-26-2006, 06:55 PM

glad you made it back ok Keith. Sorry that the car gave out and you, Angela and her parents had to go back.

jimmysidecarr · 03-26-2006, 06:58 PM

BUMMER!! Sorry to hear that Keith.

I wonder if the reused those axle lock nuts one time too many... and it backed off???

Are the CV boots blown open???(blue grease would be everywhere)
Or was it the rear axle bearing grease??? They are a sealed design... but can sling it when they fail

If they pull the back diff cover off again... ask them to use the firmer grey RTV--- TA-29(Motorcraft #)... I think it's a lot better for that app. than the the black stuff.

Good luck with it... If theres a way I can help... let me know.

**93KingCobra** · 03-26-2006, 07:31 PM

That just really sucks man..I hope that it did not put a sour taste in your mouth about Austin and get to come next time.....

**Firme** · 03-26-2006, 08:16 PM

Keith, that flat out sucked. It was a real bummer that you, Angela and her parents had to head back. Ya'll were sorely missed

. As Phil said in the other thread, I hope this doesn't sour you on the Austin Cruise.

Blownsvtlightning · 03-26-2006, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jimmysidecarr

BUMMER!! Sorry to hear that Keith.

I wonder if the reused those axle lock nuts one time too many... and it backed off???

Are the CV boots blown open???(blue grease would be everywhere)
Or was it the rear axle bearing grease??? They are a sealed design... but can sling it when they fail

If they pull the back diff cover off again... ask them to use the firmer grey RTV--- TA-29(Motorcraft #)... I think it's a lot better for that app. than the the black stuff.

Good luck with it... If theres a way I can help... let me know.

RTV or silicone is bad... gasket maker seems to be the only thing that will seal it.

Levi · 03-26-2006, 09:45 PM

I hate to hear that you had trouble. Glad you got home ok.

Evilcartman · 03-26-2006, 10:23 PM

I also wanted say thanks to everyone that pulled together and gave me a hand. We had plenty of tools and know how, just didn't have the right problem that was fixable on the road. I'm thinking that the Halfshafts are ok, but the bearings gave, but it may have still damaged the halfshaft. Either way, I'm pushing for the revised halfshafts since I still have the crappy ones they installed in the first run cars. I also noticed my rear tie rods were over torqued and the grease cap was split in half.

Lately it just seems like one thing after another. I was looking forward to the time away hanging out. Yes, it does put a sour taste in my mouth about another Austin cruise. Fact is, I'm thinking of selling the car again, I just don't know what to replace it with.

97CasperCobra · 03-26-2006, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Evilcartman

I also wanted say thanks to everyone that pulled together and gave me a hand.

Dude....no thanks necessary. I know if I was in the similiar jam or anyone else for that matter people would have pulled together to help out. That's the thing I love about this club....people are so willing to help you out in times of a bind. Thanks Phil!!!

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Originally Posted by Evilcartman

I also noticed my rear tie rods were over torqued and the grease cap was split in half.

I noticed the caps being split, but wasn't sure if you knew about it....sorry I didn't speak up man.

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Originally Posted by Evilcartman

Fact is, I'm thinking of selling the car again, I just don't know what to replace it with.

don't tell Phil that....

03-26-2006, 10:42 AM	#1
Evilcartman #00701 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,337	Made it back Well, we got back about 9:30 last night. 146 miles on a flat bed from Austin to Cypress, $380 later and my car is back in the garage broken. Looks like the halfshafts gave out in the curves. It hasn't been 1,000 miles since the dealer had my rearend apart, so it is possible they left the halfshaft nuts a little loose. I will be taken it back to them now. __________________ www.evilcartman.com www.keithhicksphotography.com Videos '07 Lincoln MKX '12 GT '03 Cobra Current security: CHL and a Glock 23C

03-26-2006, 11:06 AM	#2
03 cobra toy Track Dog... Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kingwood,Tx Posts: 2,015	That sucks man....... Scott (sbc) has some extra HS.. Let me know if you need some help __________________ Track is Crack !! 03 Cobra Sold.... 13 GT500

03-26-2006, 11:32 AM	#3
cobrapace94 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Houston (Humble), Tx. Posts: 1,119	That's a bummer. Suxs that happened, a broken car is never fun. __________________ 1994 Cobra Indy Pace Car Convertible # 591 of 1000 2001 Cobra, #2001 of 3384 verts, Black on White, Born on 6/01/01

03-26-2006, 04:42 PM	#5
Twice Bitten Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Northwest Houston Posts: 1,860	I doubt that your half shafts gave out, I think your bearings gave out, they could left out one of the spacers or they may not have torqued them enough when they reassembled the rear end. __________________ Preserve Democracy....have your liberals spayed and neutered

03-26-2006, 06:29 PM	#6
kencobra Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: East Houston Posts: 426	Sorry you had the car trouble and that you missed out on most of the cruise. Keep us informed on the status . __________________ Always check your six ! 03 Sonic blue Cobra vert. 03 Redfire GT vert. 66 coupe

03-26-2006, 01:45 PM	#4
bluethunder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: west houston Posts: 940	Sucks to hear Man.

03-26-2006, 06:55 PM	#7
JBoden Jim B Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 369	Glad you made it home OK Keith - let me know if there is anything we can do to help. __________________ Jim & Jackie

03-26-2006, 06:55 PM	#8
97CasperCobra GOT SVT?? Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 4,890	glad you made it back ok Keith. Sorry that the car gave out and you, Angela and her parents had to go back. __________________ 1997 Mustang Cobra Member: "Texas Demon Hell Snakes who eat small children" secret society

03-26-2006, 06:58 PM	#9
jimmysidecarr The new LIVER MOD ROCKS!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Spring, Tx Posts: 1,771	BUMMER!! Sorry to hear that Keith. I wonder if the reused those axle lock nuts one time too many... and it backed off??? Are the CV boots blown open???(blue grease would be everywhere) Or was it the rear axle bearing grease??? They are a sealed design... but can sling it when they fail If they pull the back diff cover off again... ask them to use the firmer grey RTV--- TA-29(Motorcraft #)... I think it's a lot better for that app. than the the black stuff. Good luck with it... If theres a way I can help... let me know. __________________ Jimmy Still kicking! MYSTICHROME #539<-The AWESOMENESS is fade resistant. *Jr. Technical Support Engineer with Royal Purple Synthetic Lubricants<-and LOVING it! The Performance Oil that Outperforms® If you love ADRENALIN LIKE I DO and haven't tried this yet, YOU NEED TO TRY THIS!!!---->http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03ALG6pN_R0 Mods page** http://www.gotstang.com/webpages/Jim...-Mustang/mods/

03-26-2006, 07:31 PM	#10
93KingCobra I Love SVT Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 2,637	That just really sucks man..I hope that it did not put a sour taste in your mouth about Austin and get to come next time..... __________________ Phil SCMC #1015 1993 Reef Blue Coupe 1 of 243 1993 Cobra Black #4265 of 4993 Born on 6/9/1993 SOLD 2003 Cobra Black #5996 of 8394 Born on 3/14/2003 SOLD Member: "Texas Demon Hell Snakes who eat small children" secret society

03-26-2006, 09:45 PM	#13
Levi Hooked On Track Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,771	I hate to hear that you had trouble. Glad you got home ok. __________________ Racing is life, Anything that happens before or after is just waiting... - Steve McQueen

03-26-2006, 10:23 PM	#14
Evilcartman #00701 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,337	I also wanted say thanks to everyone that pulled together and gave me a hand. We had plenty of tools and know how, just didn't have the right problem that was fixable on the road. I'm thinking that the Halfshafts are ok, but the bearings gave, but it may have still damaged the halfshaft. Either way, I'm pushing for the revised halfshafts since I still have the crappy ones they installed in the first run cars. I also noticed my rear tie rods were over torqued and the grease cap was split in half. Lately it just seems like one thing after another. I was looking forward to the time away hanging out. Yes, it does put a sour taste in my mouth about another Austin cruise. Fact is, I'm thinking of selling the car again, I just don't know what to replace it with. __________________ www.evilcartman.com www.keithhicksphotography.com Videos '07 Lincoln MKX '12 GT '03 Cobra Current security: CHL and a Glock 23C

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