How can you temporarily fix a broken CV joint boot?
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From: liu on 11 Jun 2010 19:59 I have an old car that I don't want to spend too much money on. It has broken CV boot. I can hear the da-da-da-da noise when turning at large angle and at low speed. The cost of replacing the joint and boot is $400 to $500. I wonder if it's possible for me to put lubricant inside and use some tapes to temporarily close the gap so that no more damage can be made to the car. What would happen if you don't fix the boot and fix what's inside? Is there any eminent danger? I just wanted to drive a year or 2 before it dies. Appreciate you advice. THANKS!
From: Nate Nagel on 11 Jun 2010 20:13 On 06/11/2010 07:59 PM, liu wrote: > I have an old car that I don't want to spend too much money on. It has > broken CV boot. I can hear the da-da-da-da noise when turning at large > angle and at low speed. The cost of replacing the joint and boot is > $400 to $500. I wonder if it's possible for me to put lubricant inside > and use some tapes to temporarily close the gap so that no more damage > can be made to the car. > > What would happen if you don't fix the boot and fix what's inside? Is > there any eminent danger? I just wanted to drive a year or 2 before it > dies. > > Appreciate you advice. THANKS! If it's already making noise, it's too late. What kind of car is this, and which joint? I can't imagine that a reman drive axle from the parts store could cost $500. nate -- replace "roosters" with "cox" to reply. http://members.cox.net/njnagel
From: liu on 11 Jun 2010 20:35 > > If it's already making noise, it's too late. > > What kind of car is this, and which joint? I can't imagine that a reman > drive axle from the parts store could cost $500. > I thought I was quoted replacing boot costs $200, replacing joint $400 (?). So what would happen if you don't fix it? wheel drops from the car? How long can it last without fixing. It's a Toyota Camry.
From: cuhulin on 11 Jun 2010 20:38 A broken CV boot can not be fixed.Only remove and replace with a new one. cuhulin
From: Nate Nagel on 11 Jun 2010 20:55
On 06/11/2010 08:35 PM, liu wrote: >> >> If it's already making noise, it's too late. >> >> What kind of car is this, and which joint? I can't imagine that a reman >> drive axle from the parts store could cost $500. >> > I thought I was quoted replacing boot costs $200, replacing joint $400 > (?). > So what would happen if you don't fix it? wheel drops from the car? > How long can it last without fixing. It's a Toyota Camry. Who knows. One day it will break and then you will be immobile. If it happens at high speed the axle can flail around and damage stuff. Not likely but it could happen. It could break tomorrow or it could last for years. Most of what you are paying for is labor. Are you handy? Rockauto lists a reman halfshaft assy. for various 1990 Camry models for about $50, give or take (they're different for different drivetrain configurations, and sometimes side to side.) If you think you could replace the axle yourself you can "fix it right" for not a lot of money. Generally this will require a large socket and breaker bar for the wheel end, not sure how Toyota retains the inner end, but even if you have to buy the tools you'll probably be able to do the job for under $200 unless you have absolutely nothing. Worst case, find a friend who's good with cars and has a decent tool selection and buy him a half case of good beer and offer to help. nate - will work for beer - it's what I'm doing tomorrow, although replacing the wiring harness in an Avanti is something that I actually consider fun, thus likely proving that I have issues - My friend keeps trying to convince me that I want to buy this Avanti. It actually seems like a good deal, but he literally is known in Studebaker circles for coining saying "there's nothing more expensive than a cheap Avanti." Is he really my friend? -- replace "roosters" with "cox" to reply. http://members.cox.net/njnagel |