Go purchase the CV joint kits and do it yourself. The only other alternative is to purchase an entirely new axle shaft.
My reluctance to purchase rebuilt units is because you do not know the quality of the original core or the standards used by the rebuilder. Often times, the cores are returned in sad shape and are only cleaned and regreased then covered in a new boot and sold as "REBUILT". My experience is that I've had to repeat the process after only a short time and I've often been misguided because the rebuilt boots are still in good working condition. The actual CV joint was still a high mileage unit that had only been cleaned and restuffed with grease. Only way to avoid this situation is to purchase new CV kits and do the work yourself or have a mechanic that you trust perform the work. Just my opinion Les -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Galen Bergthold Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 10:16 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [a2-16v-list] CV boot problem As I was checking my front right tire pressure tonight I noticed black grease on the wheel. You know what that means, I get underneath and find a pinhole size leak in one of the joints of the outer CV boot. I look, and the inner boot doesn't appear to be in that great of shape. So I could buy a inner and outer boot kit, replace them both. I've done this before, it takes a fair amount of time, and is very messy. Or buy a new/rebuilt axle and just bolt it on. The axle on the car is original AFAIK. I guess I know my options, I'm just wanting someone to tell me to buy the axle so I don't have to do the rebuild. I'm afraid my duct tape patch won't hold for long. GBergthold _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your messages with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail _______________________________________________ a2-16v-list mailing list [email protected] http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list For list archives, see listinfo link above.
