Torn CV boot
07-26-2007, 05:52 AM
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Torn CV boot
As I picked up my car from its last oil change a few months ago, the dealer mentioned that I had a torn CV boot, but not to worry about it.
Last night I was under the car and see a 1/2" tear (inboard, passenger side) and an elegant circle of splattered grease.
Should this be fixed sooner than later? What should I expect to pay? Does it require disassembly and realignment, meaning I should do all 4 boots?
Thanks.
Last night I was under the car and see a 1/2" tear (inboard, passenger side) and an elegant circle of splattered grease.
Should this be fixed sooner than later? What should I expect to pay? Does it require disassembly and realignment, meaning I should do all 4 boots?
Thanks.
07-26-2007, 05:59 AM
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Your FAQ link was helpful. Not gonna do that myself. I'm surprised the dealer didn't
even offer to do it.
Why would they turn down business? Is the book rate too low on this job?
Why would they turn down business? Is the book rate too low on this job?
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07-26-2007, 08:26 AM
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Fudge. Dealer wants $300 for the CV boot. $175 for alignment.
More than I was hoping. Not enough to motivate me to do it myself.
Which I suppose means it gets put off until next month, or something breaks.
Dammit.
Which I suppose means it gets put off until next month, or something breaks.
Dammit.
07-26-2007, 08:48 AM
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I read the FAQ. Not gonna happen.
I've done enough on this car to know where the bang for the buck is.
Brakes, brake switch, rear shocks, thermostat, various sensors are all excellent returns on your time/effort.
This one has too much potential for being a major fckup and time sink. All to save $200 out of a $475 job.
YMMV based on free time, available friends, and air tools.
Brakes, brake switch, rear shocks, thermostat, various sensors are all excellent returns on your time/effort.
This one has too much potential for being a major fckup and time sink. All to save $200 out of a $475 job.
YMMV based on free time, available friends, and air tools.