Warm weather and flex discs. (E430 4matic)

Apr 19, 2016 | 07:45 PM

R_Bzdel_E430

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Warm weather and flex discs. (E430 4matic)

Things are warming up here finally, and I'm wondering, is flex disc slop going to be more pronounced in warmer weather?

Apr 19, 2016 | 07:48 PM

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I would think so because of how soft the rubber compound is, but if there is any slop I would be concerned. Have you inspected it visually? are there small cracks forming around each bolt hole?

Apr 20, 2016 | 10:12 AM

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If the weather changes the quality of your Giubo, it's time to change them. They are inexpensive and can be done easily in your driveway with a few hand tools.

Apr 20, 2016 | 08:15 PM

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Giubo? Lol

Apr 21, 2016 | 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by R_Bzdel_E430

Giubo? Lol

Yes. That is the proper term for it

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A Giubo (/ˈdʒuːboʊ/ JEW-boh; etymology: Giunti Boschi), also known as a flex disc, and sometimes misspelled as guibo, is a flexible coupling used to transmit rotational torque between the drive shaft and the companion flange on mechanical devices, such as an automobile engine.
The giubo is made from flexible synthetic rubber and is designed to allow some angular misalignment while reducing driveline vibration in mechanical power transmission applications.