I am driving my 1983 300 TD. Just arrived to the Milton, NC area after a frustrating journey down from Arlington, va.
A banging noise was coming from the right rear, but off and on. It would lessen off throttle, and get louder with throttle load. Side to side load didn't seem to make a difference as I was curious if it was a wheel bearing. At times I could feel it through my seat. It would come and go without a pattern. The last 20 minutes of my trip was fine. No problem.

At one point I pulled off to a gas station and the noise was like big metal parts in a grinder. It would pop, then pop again with about every rotation of the tire.

The only thing that makes sense is a cv joint failure.

So here is the difficult part, I am supposed to go straight from working here fri-sun to catch a bus in wash dc sun night. I don't trust this will make it with out creating a far more epic story.

Anyone in the region that has an axle and tools? I am capable of the repair, just lack the tool to unbolt the axle. I can score a jack and stands. Not looking for a freebie.

Anyone want to be a superstar?

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