cv boot worth replacing?
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cv boot worth replacing?
hi guys, i have a torn outer cv boot on the front passenger side. the car makes no clicking noise what so ever but the car shakes. especially when i increase speed. but no clicking noise. im curious if the shaking is a broken joint or axle and how long i can go before changing it if i tape it well. i only need it to last me two weeks tops. but i know how dangerous it can be to drive like this.
im going to jack the car up tomorrow morning and get a better look and post pictures. any help would be greatly appreciated. money is a factor too so im looking for the cheapest but safest alternative.
the tear is at the top of the boot. and about halfway. it looks like there is still quit a bit of grease in there as well.
im going to jack the car up tomorrow morning and get a better look and post pictures. any help would be greatly appreciated. money is a factor too so im looking for the cheapest but safest alternative.
the tear is at the top of the boot. and about halfway. it looks like there is still quit a bit of grease in there as well.
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Re: cv boot worth replacing?
The torn boot will start slinging grease if the tear is large enough. Eventually the joint will be bone dry and possibly fail. Personally I wouldn't wait until it starts clicking; it shouldn't be an expensive repair. Nor is it too difficult for you to attempt the replacement yourself.
The shaking can be due to a number of things; are your wheels balanced, did you lose some weights on a wheel or two? Did you hit a pothole or something else that would cause a wheel to go out of balance? I experienced a shaking at the steering wheel on my previous ride as well. Never did figure it out,it was intermittent. But do take a good look at the axle and make sure it is seated securely at both ends. And get the wheels balanced if it's been some time. Hope this helps.
The shaking can be due to a number of things; are your wheels balanced, did you lose some weights on a wheel or two? Did you hit a pothole or something else that would cause a wheel to go out of balance? I experienced a shaking at the steering wheel on my previous ride as well. Never did figure it out,it was intermittent. But do take a good look at the axle and make sure it is seated securely at both ends. And get the wheels balanced if it's been some time. Hope this helps.
Last edited by NXSpoon; 12-10-2016 at 11:45 PM.
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Re: cv boot worth replacing?
My friend has a stock 94 civic si, both axles have torn boots and has driven it atleast 25,000 miles like that and he says the car feels fine, even at higher speeds since most his driving is highway.. It just makes a clicking noise when you turn the steering wheel all the way to the side. I don't think it's exactly safe and personally I'd just replace it.
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Re: cv boot worth replacing?
If you cannot get the boot replaced, you can limp it along by trying to seal the boot tear. Large diameter heat shrink might be a band-aid.
I would advise against using the spilt boot type of repair. They are not robust.
I would advise against using the spilt boot type of repair. They are not robust.
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Re: cv boot worth replacing?
The torn boot will start slinging grease if the tear is large enough. Eventually the joint will be bone dry and possibly fail. Personally I wouldn't wait until it starts clicking; it shouldn't be an expensive repair. Nor is it too difficult for you to attempt the replacement yourself.
The shaking can be due to a number of things; are your wheels balanced, did you lose some weights on a wheel or two? Did you hit a pothole or something else that would cause a wheel to go out of balance? I experienced a shaking at the steering wheel on my previous ride as well. Never did figure it out,it was intermittent. But do take a good look at the axle and make sure it is seated securely at both ends. And get the wheels balanced if it's been some time. Hope this helps.
The shaking can be due to a number of things; are your wheels balanced, did you lose some weights on a wheel or two? Did you hit a pothole or something else that would cause a wheel to go out of balance? I experienced a shaking at the steering wheel on my previous ride as well. Never did figure it out,it was intermittent. But do take a good look at the axle and make sure it is seated securely at both ends. And get the wheels balanced if it's been some time. Hope this helps.
Thanks again
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Re: cv boot worth replacing?
For what it's worth - here's what Eric the Car Guy says in his YouTube video about replacing CV boots and the danger of driving with bad CV Joints:
I've watched quite a few of his videos, and he seems to be pretty knowledgeable as well as reasonable. His bottom line on torn boots is just replace the axle.
- If you the clicking is just when making turns, you have some time
- If the joint starts clicking when you are driving straight - you are out of time. Replace that axle NOW.
I've watched quite a few of his videos, and he seems to be pretty knowledgeable as well as reasonable. His bottom line on torn boots is just replace the axle.
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