[Shotimes] CV Boot Torn

[Kevin & Cheryl Airth]

Bob:
 Plan on replacing the entire axle. You get a warrantee that way. So just
keep driving. You will start to hear noise and get increasing vibration as
the joint deteriorates before finally coming apart. But I would not worry
about 300 miles. Hand pack grease in the split boot as a backup if you are
worried. Before I started changing the entire axle assemblies I had a 1988
Sable that I ran for 6 months with a torn boot. But I packed grease in the
boot 2 or 3 times a week. Talk about a big damn mess! The grease really gets
throw around!!
Bad sign that no grease has been slung around. It should sling grease with
even a small hole in the boot. If it's split then you should see a good bit
of grease slung around? Is there any grease at all inside? Running dry it
won't last long.
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> A quick question; while getting my oil changed and coolant flushed
yesterday,
> I noticed the r/h side cv boot is torn. (second time in 3 years) How long
do
> I have in terms of time and/or mileage before I have to address this? I
need
> to drive about 300 miles this weekend and don't have the time between now
and
> Saturday am to do it. It's not supposed to rain and I won't be driving
> through dusty conditions. Also I don't think it's been torn for very long,
> there's no grease on the inside of the tire or wheel yet.
>
> Thanks, Bob (BB-NYC '89)