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Both CV boots torn $ 100 parts dealer wants $500 labor... do it myself?...how hard........

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Old 12-15-2003, 08:36 AM
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Default Both CV boots torn $ 100 parts dealer wants $500 labor... do it myself?...how hard........

kinda urgent he needs to know so I can get the car back today. I'm pretty good at installing crap. Doesn't look too complicated.
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Default 10mm triple square for inner, screwdriver to lock rotor/caliper, 1 lug bolt to lock rotor/hub

heavy hammer to knock cv off if you want to completely clean it/snap rings too, 18mm socketed allen(1/2" drive). some side cutters to lock in clamps, cv joint grease, penetrating oil, 16mm wrenches for upper control arm, 13mm for outer tie rod. it's a bit of a pita. or make ed do it for repayment. he's a big dude.
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hmmm sounds fun...ed should lick the oil off my suspension for stealing my money..sounds like a PITA
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hhhmmmmmm ever done it before. geeeez
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Write-up in the TECH SECTION --> Misc.
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thanks
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I need an entire left CV joint
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You seem to know a whole lot about our cars. Where are you located?
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Sorry, this was meant to go under flame monkey's post. Is there a way to move it?
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Yes go into the post and use the edit function..flaming monkey=best noob evar.. :- )


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