Hi all, I’m rebuilding the drive shafts on my mk1 Cooper,it has the small type cv joints ,I’ve fitted the large clips supplied but when I fit the hub the clip stops it rotating, I have replaced the clip with wire and this seems to work.Has anyone come across this problem cheers.
Cv Joint Clip Rubs On The Hub On Mk1 Mini
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AliG13
, May 10 2020 07:21 AM
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Posted 10 May 2020 - 07:21 AM
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Posted 10 May 2020 - 07:26 AM
I use these type of bands, but you need the tensioning tool to install them. Nice low profile clamp.
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Posted 10 May 2020 - 07:45 AM
Cheers where do you get them from.
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Posted 10 May 2020 - 08:41 AM
Any generic parts shop. It's a "cv banding tool"
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Posted 10 May 2020 - 04:09 PM
If you can’t find anywhere nearby that’s open. Amazon have them
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Posted 17 May 2020 - 12:28 AM
I am about to try some SS ties that come from Bunnings (local hardware chain in Australia - auto section) They are like cable ties but have a much lower profile as they use a small ball bearing to jam the overlapped section from moving backwards. Also they were $4 for a pack of 10. 
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Posted 22 May 2020 - 11:50 AM
Long ago I found this issue.
I use tie wire or stainless steel cable ties.
Another option is a 'Flatie' Cable tie. CBS have these, but use two of the smaller ones as the bigger ones are too wide.
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Posted 11 June 2020 - 06:29 AM
I am about to try some SS ties that come from Bunnings (local hardware chain in Australia - auto section) They are like cable ties but have a much lower profile as they use a small ball bearing to jam the overlapped section from moving backwards. Also they were $4 for a pack of 10.
I saw these as well: how did you get on? Worth a try or not?
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Posted 11 June 2020 - 10:42 AM
I am about to try some SS ties that come from Bunnings (local hardware chain in Australia - auto section) They are like cable ties but have a much lower profile as they use a small ball bearing to jam the overlapped section from moving backwards. Also they were $4 for a pack of 10.
I saw these as well: how did you get on? Worth a try or not?
Cheers
The thing with the Stainless Ties is getting them tight enough, When pulled up, because of the way they lock, they actually 'slip' back a far bit compared to just about any other tie. I could never really get them tight enough using ordinary tools, you really need a cable tie gun that's suitable for stainless ties to get these tight enough.
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Posted 12 June 2020 - 03:07 AM
Agreed. I found some flat style plastic cable ties on amazon, and they are the correct width - they don't stand up when tight so they clear the inner hubs....work a treat. I'll see if I can come up with the part number....
The description is "ACT 14" low profile cable ties" Part number AL-14-50-LP-O-C (ACT = Advanced Cable Ties)
Package of 100 cost about $15 US IIRC
Current type on amazon - different brand but similar style https://www.amazon.c...s/dp/B07G1DWCZT
ACT brand on another site.... https://www.electric...ylon-cable-ties
And I found the ACT website.... https://www.advanced...4-inch-natural/
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Posted 12 June 2020 - 03:18 AM
Agreed. I found some flat style plastic cable ties on amazon, and they are the correct width - they don't stand up when tight so they clear the inner hubs....work a treat. I'll see if I can come up with the part number....
The description is "ACT 14" low profile cable ties" Part number AL-14-50-LP-O-C (ACT = Advanced Cable Ties)
Package of 100 cost about $15 US IIRC
Current type on amazon - different brand but similar style https://www.amazon.c...s/dp/B07G1DWCZT
ACT brand on another site.... https://www.electric...ylon-cable-ties
And I found the ACT website.... https://www.advanced...4-inch-natural/
CBS also have a similar type
https://www.carbuild...e-ties-100-pack
though, you need to link 2 together to get the length for the big end of a CV joint. They do have longer types, but they are too wide to be effective.
I have tried these and I thought they were ~ OK ~, but I wasn't over the moon about them.
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