Urgency to repair CV Boot Split
#1
Urgency to repair CV Boot Split
My front cv boot is split. What is the urgency to have it repaired? ie is all the grease instantly going to be lost in a few days of driving, or would it be ok to leave for say 2000 miles until the next service?
#3
Racer
I personally wouldn't drive it until the boot is repaired. I wouldn't worry too much about the loss of grease, although that is important. I would be more concerned about dust and dirt getting into the CV joint and destroying it. It doesn't take much dirt to do damage.
#7
Three Wheelin'
Frayed, hanging remnants of duct tape on what's left of a CV boot are a fashion statement often seen.
Either fix it pronto, or throw in the towel and wait till you hear your axle going bad. It won't take long
Either fix it pronto, or throw in the towel and wait till you hear your axle going bad. It won't take long