C V boot ?
08-22-2014 | 07:30 PM
#17
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2010
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From: Victoria, B.C. Canada
I just got under my car to have a look at (the remains of) the muffler, and I found that one of the CV boots is cracked. The writeup listed above is exquisite, and I'm pretty sure I could do this. But... I called my indy and he says he can do the job for $300.
I'm going to take him up on it, but I feel kind of guilty about not trying it myself...
I'm going to take him up on it, but I feel kind of guilty about not trying it myself...
08-23-2014 | 01:05 AM
#18
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 239
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From: Tasmania
A good & satisfying job. I can't bear to pay people for stuff I can do myself.
Kerosene gets the majority of the grease off ; a final rinse with brake cleaner.
And yes , swap left for right when reinstalling.
Kerosene gets the majority of the grease off ; a final rinse with brake cleaner.
And yes , swap left for right when reinstalling.
08-23-2014 | 11:49 AM
#19
Race Car
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Mechanochondriacism
So here's a question- the later units with the "non-rebuildable" outer bearings/boots.
Do the professionally rebuilt axles have a new boot/new grease in the outer as well? One would think so?
Do the professionally rebuilt axles have a new boot/new grease in the outer as well? One would think so?