As the title states, my left front axle is leaking grease and it got all over my suspension and rims. It drives perfectly fine, except that it makes a sqeaking noise when i drive slowly and turning at the same time. Would I need to replace the axle or can I just replace the boot and repack it with grease? I saw a writeup somewhere on ht but I can't seem to find it right now.

Another thing, that same tire wiggles back n forth as if the rim weren't fitted correctly, but everything is on snugly. The rotor assembly wiggles, not sure what is matter. Background info, I bought this car used off d1deez, salvage theft, couple signature R parts are missing like the trunk and rear lower tie bar, this car keeps giving me trouble!! But its getting better.
One last thing, notice the pic, my headgasket seems to be leaking a little. Did a compression test, 180, 200, 210, and 190. I don't think I cranked each cylinder the same number of times so I'd take those numbers with a grain of salt. But would I need a new headgasket? Car seems to pull hard, although I am burning oil.



Modified by res09ggm at 11:22 AM 7/12/2005

 

The bottom picture maybe a bad cam seal.

 

Damn thats crazy i have both of the same problems, leaking headgasket (probably cam seal or distributor o-ring) and a broken cv boot.

 

u would be better off replacing the axle, then getting a new boot. those boots never seem to work right, and is mroe of a pain to put on then replacing ur axle. if it squeaks when u turn then u might of tore up the joint, so just replace it. its like $70bucks with a core at autozone.

as far as ur compression #'s, how much mileage is on the motor?? those seem awfully low for a c5

 

yeah go to kragen or autozone replace the whole axel yourself for 80 bucks. If you just do a new CV boot, you could have problems down the line from dirt that got into the joint now. Its not to hard at all, as far as your other problem good luck .

 

WHAT about if I have the same problem, BUT my FRONT suspension is Directly from JAPAN ( ALONG WITH THE ENGINE) ? IS IT THE SAME AXLE or I NEED TO ORDER A JDM ONE ?????

 

If you have the JDM front end then i believe you need a bigger splined axles which isn't stock usdm size. I would just replace the bearings inside the axle along with the boots if thats the case.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DC2_Kid &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If you have the JDM front end then i believe you need a bigger splined axles which isn't stock usdm size. I would just replace the bearings inside the axle along with the boots if thats the case.</TD></TR></TABLE>

since when did the jdm front integras have different suspension??!?! last i checked the chasis/susp is all the same. its all the same, go to autozone and buy an axle, problem fixed.

 

im saying.. some type R suspension have bigger splined axles. https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=303728

 

-------------- Yes I was told that my front axle size is different ealier........----------------

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DC2_Kid &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">im saying.. some type R suspension have bigger splined axles. https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=303728</TD></TR></TABLE>

hmm i guess ur right, sorry about gettin on ur case

 

we learn somthing new everyday

 

what year is your ITR and what is your mileage? the reason i ask is because i got my leaking cv boot replaced under warranty. if you're under 5 years or 50k, get it checked out at the dealership.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nightrider &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what year is your ITR and what is your mileage? the reason i ask is because i got my leaking cv boot replaced under warranty. if you're under 5 years or 50k, get it checked out at the dealership. </TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by b18c_dc2_type_r &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">-------------- Yes I was told that my front axle size is different ealier........----------------</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bLack_aRR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">since when did the jdm front integras have different suspension??!?! last i checked the chasis/susp is all the same. its all the same, go to autozone and buy an axle, problem fixed. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Don't speak unless you know what you're talking about.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bLack_aRR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">u would be better off replacing the axle, then getting a new boot. those boots never seem to work right, and is mroe of a pain to put on then replacing ur axle. if it squeaks when u turn then u might of tore up the joint, so just replace it. its like $70bucks with a core at autozone.</TD></TR></TABLE>

From my personal experience, Autozone axles are garbage. You are better off finding a driveshaft shop in the area and having them rebuild it, or buy a new axle. A new axle from NAPA should run less than $150.00 with a lifetime warranty.

 

I actually don't know the exact mileage on the car since it was a salvage theft title. The motor isn't the original motor and the previous owner doesn't remember how many miles it had before he put it in. The odometer currently has 44k on the clock and its an 01. Would honda still replace under warranty?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mugen Mike &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Don't speak unless you know what you're talking about.

From my personal experience, Autozone axles are garbage. You are better off finding a driveshaft shop in the area and having them rebuild it, or buy a new axle. A new axle from NAPA should run less than $150.00 with a lifetime warranty.</TD></TR></TABLE>

i apologized for saying that, quite being a ******* ********, as far as zone axles go, they havent **** on me before. maybe if ur using them for ur high hp apps then yea the wont last, but as far as everyday driving its works fine. to u

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mugen Mike &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">From my personal experience, Autozone axles are garbage. You are better off finding a driveshaft shop in the area and having them rebuild it, or buy a new axle. A new axle from NAPA should run less than $150.00 with a lifetime warranty.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I bought a new (not rebuilt) axle from Autozone for $99, with the lifetime warranty. It's been working fine so far. (2 auto-x events and lots of street driving). I believe NAPA, Checkers, Autozone, etc all get it from the same manufacturer for new axles--GCK.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bLack_aRR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

i apologized for saying that, quite being a ******* ********, as far as zone axles go, they havent **** on me before. maybe if ur using them for ur high hp apps then yea the wont last, but as far as everyday driving its works fine. to u</TD></TR></TABLE>

There is a thread from Patrick94GSR that entail how much trouble he's had with the rebuilt axles. He had to replace 3+ over a short time span. It's like getting a refurbished product, where it's almost a 20% hit and 80% miss as far as quality goes. I'd rather not take that chance.

 

Actually, I've had 2 Autozone axles fail on me in a row, both within 1 month of install - nothing more than street driving. So yes, IMO Autozone axles are garbage. Their rotors, on the other hand, get a from me.

As far as me being a dick, I hate when people spread misinformation on this site just because they "think" they know the right answer. *shrug*


Modified by Mugen Mike at 2:12 PM 7/12/2005

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bLack_aRR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">since when did the jdm front integras have different suspension??!?! last i checked the chasis/susp is all the same. its all the same, go to autozone and buy an axle, problem fixed. </TD></TR></TABLE>

bzzzzzzzzzzzzt

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bLack_aRR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
as far as ur compression #'s, how much mileage is on the motor?? those seem awfully low for a c5</TD></TR></TABLE>

awfully low? maybe just a 'tad bit' low actually.

 

Bad axle first pic...... cam seal probably in the second. Easy fix

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mugen Mike &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Actually, I've had 2 Autozone axles fail on me in a row, both within 1 month of install - nothing more than street driving. So yes, IMO Autozone axles are garbage. Their rotors, on the other hand, get a from me.
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Are you sure your axles breaking aren't from another issue? Your differential comes to mind.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Chris N &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Are you sure your axles breaking aren't from another issue? Your differential comes to mind. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Neither of the replacements broke, just wore out prematurely. The first replacement axle I put in was loose like a bobble head before it even went in, the second was so tight you couldn't move it by hand. I really don't think the LSD is the culprit.

*Also, the passenger side axle was replaced with a reman. from Bumper to Bumper about 2 years ago, and I have had zero problems with it.


Modified by Mugen Mike at 5:05 PM 7/12/2005

 

I have used both new and refurb'd axles they both seem to last the same amount of time to me. My diff is the cause of the half-dozen axles I've gone thru in the past 7 months.