Clunking Milano

["B.D. & Petei Zelazny" <unltd-ltd@domain.elided>]

Eric H. Clearwater, FL wrote:

> This problem sets me thinking about the half-shafts in the
> GTV6/Milano. They're essentially standard CV joints, right? Although
> they have to take only a fraction of the abuse that their FWD
> cousins
> do (not having to handle turning), are they prone to failure in the
> same way? I guess failing Alfa half-shaft joints can't be checked by
> driving in a tight circle...but are there other sound f/x associated
> with their demise?
>
> Or do they last for 300,000 miles?

NOPE! In fact, they *do* make noise when cornering if the bearings are
well worn. The noise is hard to describe: it's kind of a cyclic
roaring noise. Ride in my 357k mile GTV-6 and you'll become very
familiar with the sound!

I've heard of Esq., Jr., Sr., II, etc. but what does "FL" stand for? -
Fast Lane? First Love? Fiat Lover?  Just bein' silly, as usual...no
harm intended.

`nardo
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