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Formerly TRD_RoLLa
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 HELP: Greasy boots !
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Sat, 07 September 2002 07:01
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I decided to inspect my car today since its been a few weeks doing so. Also the nasho run last nite.
I was shocked to find my front drivers wheel splattered with grease. Upon a closer investigation i saw that my cv boot is split about 180 deg. circumference. Grease all over the hub, shaft and strut. I dunno how long this has been like this.
But i would like to know how much would it cost to fix?
Any good workshops you could recommend at the right price?
I am also considering to repair it myself if it isn't to hard.
Any special tools i need? Cost of the replacement boots?
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Darwin -> Perth
Registered:
May 2002
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Sat, 07 September 2002 12:41
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I've had them repalaced twice in about a year. Had a mechanic (mate of my dad) do it can't remember how much it cost but we also had him use genuine toyota boots. I'll find out how much it cost and get back to you.
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Central Coast
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June 2002
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Mon, 09 September 2002 03:56
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Last time I had one replaced it was like $20 for all the parts, and about 1 hr of labour.
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Adelaide
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May 2002
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Re: HELP: Greasy boots !
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Mon, 09 September 2002 05:42
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The boots are fairly cheap (the $20 mentioned above seems right from memory) and its piss easy to do yourself.
Two things to note from expierence are, dont use the grease you get with the boot (unless its a genuine boot) try to get some good CV grease. Also, if any dirt has got into the cv, then it will die sooner rather than later one the damage is done. If possible when you have the CV off the drive shaft to replace the boot, clean it all throughly and regrease with some good CV grease. This will help prolong the life of the CV after a boot has split.
good luck!
Craig.
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Darwin -> Perth
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May 2002
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Mon, 09 September 2002 07:08
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I think from memeory it cost me $160 for both sides. Labour is about $60 an hour so sounds about right.
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Travelling overseas
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July 2002
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Formerly TRD_RoLLa
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: HELP: Greasy boots !
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Mon, 09 September 2002 15:29
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Thanks ppl
Its all fixed
All thanks to a friend 
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