If the boot is torn might as well replace the half shaft with a rebuilt
unit for the work involved. once crud gets in, the joint isn't far
behind. If both boots on one side are just cracked, but not torn
through, you can get away with just replacing the boots.
--------Robert
Brian Chase wrote:
Okay, I'm told by the indie that I need new CV boots, and thus, the
joints should be replaced (or half shafts too?). I think they all come
and go together right? Anyway, the deal is that the boots on one side
are torn and the other boots are cracked. He said that if I intend to
keep the car I should replace them. This gives me a feel for how bad
they are. Sounds like they could last a while? But I don't want to get
stranded.
Question: When I drove it last, there was not a whole lot of noise
coming from the rear - just a mystery creaking (could have been a
quiet clacking) but it was intermittent and not that loud. What are
your guesses as to whether I could put off replacing these parts for a
while, and instead just patch the boots and grease it up real well.
Bear in mind that I'll be driving this auto from AZ to MN. As usual, I
know there are no absolute answers here, but what are your feelings,
list? If they parts go bad on the trip, will it sieze things up, or
will the noise just gradually get louder?
I know, I sound like a bad owner, but just exploring all options with
an eye toward spreading out the bills for now. I'll have to check out
what Rusty wants for them! I know McParts specimens are subpar, but
then again, they may have a lifetime warranty.
By the way, the new (used) engine is reportedly in and running "well".
We should be picking 'er up in a few weeks.
Brian
83 240D
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