Another step back - any solutions?

[chris.richard]

I've assembled my rear 5-stud hubs onto the driveshafts, but torquing up the hubnuts locks the thing solid. I'm sure I've got all the right combination of bits - Integrale 8v CV joints with no ABS, Lancia locknut retained integrale bearing. But something must be fouling somewhere. I've been through the extensive archive postings about this area, but can't see where I've got a problem.

Has anybody got a Delta parts disc - if so, can you confirm that 82440166 is an 8v non ABS CV joint?

My hub bearings are Delta Evo 5890988

HELP!! :(

[chris.richard]

Dismantled the *ing thing again. It looks like the flange (pink arrow in picture) is the problem. Can anybody recognise this CV joint as delta 8v or 16v? In the previous correspondence the problem on Matt's car seemed to be an ABS ring - I'd expect that to be a toothed sort of ring for a sensor to sense, or am I wrong?

[catswhiskers]

This looks like a similar problem I encountered when using the Alfa 164 hube on my Corse. As you can see, I had to turn about 70% of the ABS sensor ring to allow the hub to fit and seat into the bearings. Before I did that, the hub unit just locked up solid.
It looks like you have a similar problem. Got a lathe in the garage?
Hey ho, the joys of innovation.
Cheers,
Mick

[chris.richard]

Thanks Mick - what sort of model is your CV from? My one looks a bit different - longer section beyond the threaded section.

[catswhiskers]

Chris,

I am using the standard Alfa 164 12V driveshafts, CV's and hubs. I thought it would be simpler that way. (well in theory anyway).
Mick

[chris.richard]

OK, so I've machined as much as I dare off the CV, but it's still seizing because it's fouling on the bearing retaining ring. (I'm still on the old style pre-circlip version). I reckon the next step is to grind/file off the offending bit of the ring. Just a bit worried about 1) ever getting the ring out if I need to change the bearings, and 2) stopping all the filings/swarf getting where it shouldn't. Hey Ho! To boldly go where angels fear to tread. Or something like that. :rolleyes:

[chris.richard]

Removed the offending bits of the lock rings with a Powerfile (impressive tool) Protected the bearings /splines with a disc cut to size & smeared with grease - stayed in place and caught all the metal dust. The wheels on the bus now go round & round :) .

I still don't understand how MattnoVAT got his to fit.