front left cv boot is torn pretty bad.. is it a bitch to fix and should i just get a new axles... or should i just replace the boot... and how hard or long is it if i DIY?

 

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=382416

next time check the faqs. How long does it take... eh depends on how easily you get the axle nut and the ball joints off. then popping out the axle can sometimes stick.


-Shane

 

thanks bro...im an idiot..i totally forgot about the faqs

 

Keep in mind, when an axle boot rips, all the grease inside comes out. Well what does this mean ? The cv joint has probably over heated and could fail if you just replace the boot. Just be careful with the situration.

 

oops didn't read his post about replacign the boot.

lol, you could jam pack it full of grease and then duct tape it cheater way that will get you a few miles. For temperary use only.

 

hmm... soo ur tellin me theres a chance.....i read ya..i read ya

 

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Lets just say I will never ever just replace a boot on a customers car, due to safety reasons.

Once you seen a guy on the drag strip, going about 9 to 100mph down the quarter mile, and you see him hit the wall. And later find out an axle snapped, and come to find out the boot was ripped the previous week, well you have your doubts on just replacing the boot.

 

yeah I was just saying if you need to get to A-B for a little while then do the duct tape. but for sure get a new axle. I recommend that also!!

 

yea...should i get em from the honda dealership or is there somewhere online that sells em for cheaper or wat?

 

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Autozone sells axles with a life time warranty also.

 

sweet...are they prolly around like a hundred bux or somethin?

 

I think there around 130 but you get 60 dollars for your old ones.

 

my cv-joint got fucked up. i took it to this guy i know and he fixed my clutch and the cv joint and master cylinder for 460

 

hmm..that doesnt seem bad at all... i think i have a shop i can go to that is family owned..but its like an hour from where i am...is it gonna be bad if i drive it that far or wat..cuz i aint tryin to get it towed

 

my cv-joint was pretty bad. i could still drive it. it's just that it started to clank. mine was the front right. cv-joints arent expensive to put it. mabey under 200 for parts and work.

 

yea mine clanks right now too..but only when i turn left... but i try not to drive on it... thats the only thing that gives it away..i prolly wouldnt have known for awhile but luckily when i changed my oil i checked everything down there and noticed it.