[Shotimes] CV Boot Torn
Mike.Wojton@us.o-i.com
Mike.Wojton@us.o-i.com
Thu, 25 Sep 2003 08:41:18 -0400
I don't know about the JLA, but we would most certainly resemble
the Justice Friends!
Mike Wojton
Toledo, Ohio
-'95 Green MTX 3/01-1/03
ShoShop y-pipe
-'95 White MTX
'96 Brake Upgrade
Putting the F U back in fun.
shotimes-admin@autox.team.net wrote on 09/24/2003 11:28:57 PM:
> Thanks Ron,
> I guess I'll duct tape it as per Paul Nimz's suggestion and deal with it
> after the trip. At least I can go with a clear head thanks to your's and
> Paul's testimonials.
> I might even attempt the job myself when I return, it's high time I get
more
> involved with the mechanics of this car. I'll surely save myself a mint.
>
> As always thank you and the listers, You guys are like the 'Justice
League of
> America', dedicated to saving the SHO from the ravages of age, neglect
and
> the abuse of novice owners everywhere. (cue the majestic music)
>
> Best, Bob (BB-NYC '89)
> > Yep, it's easier to just buy a whole axle assembly ($99 at AutoZone
for my
> > '95, IIRC) then it is to tear the old one apart.
> >
> > Who knows how long the boot was torn on the '95 (they found it during
the
> > tranny rebuild), and on my '89, I drove around with two torn boots for
about
> > 9 months or so.
> >
> > I have not had the problem, but the CV will start snap-crackle-popping
> > noticeably before it goes for good, so you do have warning.
> >
> > Ron Porter
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
[mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
> > On Behalf Of Paul Nimz
> > Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2003 11:52 AM
> > To: bobsteig@att.net; Shotimes@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: [Shotimes] CV Boot Torn
> >
> >
> > I drove from Tulsa to Illinois on my torn CV boot. There still is
grease
> > all over but it did not fail. For the price of a rebuilt one don't
mess
> > with just a boot.
> >
> > Paul Nimz
> > '97 TR
> > '93 EG mtx
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Donald Mallinson" <dmall@mwonline.net>
> > To: <bobsteig@att.net>
> > Cc: <Shotimes@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2003 10:26 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Shotimes] CV Boot Torn
> >
> >
> > > ideally, NO driving time would be best. Every inch you
> > > drive allows more grease to fling out, and more dust to get
> > > in. It takes very little time to ruin a CV joint once the
> > > boot is torn.
> > >
> > > Get it fixed ASAP, and be sure they remove the axle, totally
> > > clean and inspect the joint. Replace if in doubt, the cost
> > > of a new one is minimal compared to putting in a bad one and
> > > taking it back out later when it starts making the front end
> > > wobble all over the place.
> > >
> > > While there, go ahead and clean/re-lube all of them, and put
> > > new boots on everything. I did this when my '89 had just
> > > 75,000 miles on it, now over 100,000 miles later, (and those
> > > are pretty hard miles with lots of racing) I have had zero
> > > CV joint problems.
> > >
> > > Don Mallinson
> > >
> > > bobsteig@att.net wrote:
> > > > 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)
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