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Andrew Brown
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« on: October 15, 2009, 07:25:23 PM » |
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i got a couple of torn cv boots, where can i get new ones, are they hard to change?
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1990 broke ass talon (parted out)
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Drew Sale
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« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2009, 03:52:21 AM » |
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tell them your buddy works at another store and gives you level 7 pricing on all your parts and they'll hook you up. the boots themselves are pretty cheap. if you have a 1g they might need to back order them so it'll take 4-6 weeks. if that's the case try Napa or B & J. if neither of those have them then try Mopaq in langley, they have just about everything
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I dont care what anyone says about my car. It only had 1 error code.
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Chad Giffen
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« Reply #2 on: October 17, 2009, 03:27:33 PM » |
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I usually just replace the entire shafts as it takes less time for the repair and ensures the other boot isnt going anytime soon....
just my .02 cents.
Pay $25 for a boot kit or $80 for a new shaft.... go figure.
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Jesse Veitch
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« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2009, 07:12:14 PM » |
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Yeah.. messy ugly job changing boots, I've done it once, and wouldn't bother again, new axle is so much easier.
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Matt Mann
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« Reply #5 on: October 17, 2009, 07:26:01 PM » |
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I never ever considered changing the boots only! if there is any dirt or other foreign debris that would be a PITA to do twice or whatever. I prefer changing the whole shafts new is always better than a garage rebuild.
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Brett Haviland
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« Reply #6 on: October 18, 2009, 01:32:42 AM » |
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Yes, at our work we do not even change CV joints anymore. The labour to change the boots is more then it is to buy new CV joints.
But if your cheapo and want to save a few bucks (like $80-120 actually) heres what you do.
You first have to remove the axel from the car. You can either remove the axle/cups out of the tranny... or just remove the clamp strap that holds the inner CV boot to the inner cup and then separate the axle and leave the cups in the tranny.
Then get a crap load of brake clean and clean all the old grease off the CJ joints. After you clean the grease off you will notice a C-clip holding the inner CV joint onto the axle shaft. *BEFORE REMOVING THIS CLIP INDEX THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE CV JOINT AND AXLE TO KEEP BALANCED PROPERLY* Remove the C-clip and then you can tap the cv joint off the axle shaft and remove both the inner and outer boots. Clean up the outter CV joint and make sure there is no damage to the joints and bearings. If there is your going to have to replace the whole CV. Grease up the outter CV joint really good after you have cleaned it all and then you can install the outter boot... then the inner boot followed by the inner CV joint (making sure you line up the indexing marks you put on it). You can now install the axle back into the car and enjoy non-leaking CV joints. Also you will feel a great sence of accomplishment cuz you saved like a couple hundred bucks in the process!
I have to say tho that doing CJ joint boots is one of the most messy jobs around as far as being a mechanic.
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I like Colts. Turbo Colts.
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Zach Holt
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« Reply #7 on: October 27, 2009, 03:19:57 PM » |
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Its eeasy simple and fast just wear latex gloves and work on cardboard
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no fuel, rpm, or boost log. "It can't be done" Tune by luck! Lol I don't get upset but when someone talks like they know everything and when you put a statement like this turbo spools at this rpm your kidding yourself on a car making 600-1100whp. It can't be done.
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John Hartman
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« Reply #8 on: October 28, 2009, 09:54:37 PM » |
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+3 on Chad and Shiela.
Just not worth it in my opinion, unless you KNOW the axle is quite new. Like, you put it in just over a year ago(no warranty) and it split by you cutting it with a knife while attempting another repair etc. This scenario would have no way for rocks, sand, etc to get into the joint. In this case, do the boot.
But if the axle is of unknown age or suspect in any way, its quicker to change the whole thing and you KNOW its good, plus you get 1 full years warranty out of it.
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86 Merkur XR4Ti 5spd, rwd, turbo, 91,381km. Original paint, heated leather. intercooled, big VAM
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Andrew Brown
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« Reply #9 on: November 03, 2009, 03:16:17 AM » |
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i made a super quick cheep fix, shrink wrap and duct tape at the ends. it should hold untill i get some new axles
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John Hartman
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« Reply #10 on: November 03, 2009, 08:28:33 PM » |
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you got shrink wrap THAT BIG? Sweet.
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91 Eagle Talon TSi 5spd awd. quickest and fastest pump gas 14b in BC? now -12/Tial equipped
91 Eagle 2000GTX 5spd awd. great handling 87octane daily driver. Compomotive, exhaust, cams.
86 Merkur XR4Ti 5spd, rwd, turbo, 91,381km. Original paint, heated leather. intercooled, big VAM
06 Mazdaspeed6 6spd awd, DISI turbo, heated leather HIDs etc, bone stock,203awhp/238tq
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Matt Mann
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« Reply #11 on: November 03, 2009, 08:30:11 PM » |
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Oh wow thats a new low.....or at the very least thinking outside the box!
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John Hartman
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« Reply #12 on: November 03, 2009, 08:37:12 PM » |
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nah, I say creative and effective.
As long as he will actually put in new axles soon.
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91 Eagle Talon TSi 5spd awd. quickest and fastest pump gas 14b in BC? now -12/Tial equipped
91 Eagle 2000GTX 5spd awd. great handling 87octane daily driver. Compomotive, exhaust, cams.
86 Merkur XR4Ti 5spd, rwd, turbo, 91,381km. Original paint, heated leather. intercooled, big VAM
06 Mazdaspeed6 6spd awd, DISI turbo, heated leather HIDs etc, bone stock,203awhp/238tq
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Andrew Brown
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« Reply #13 on: November 04, 2009, 03:43:21 PM » |
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yeah it well keep eny more dirt from getting in, and keep all the grease from getting all over every thing. once i get the car running good then i'll get a new axle.
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Shane Hornstein
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« Reply #14 on: November 04, 2009, 06:45:05 PM » |
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Wow that is pretty clever, I replaced the boot on my eclipse once and only once it was a terrible experience and I had no clue what I was getting my self into, none the less I got it on, but I strongly suggest you get the new axle lol
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