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Offline karl210

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knackered outer cv boot, options?
« on: April 15, 2013, 08:08:02 pm »
My drivers side outer cv boot has torn and im just weighing up my options.
Do i replace the boot with a cheap stretchy one, split the cv joint and fit a proper boot, or just get a used low mileage driveshaft and simply replace?
My car is dsg does it have the same shafts as manual? and if i was to remove the whole driveshaft from the gearbox would it leak gearbox oil? cheers

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Re: knackered outer cv boot, options?
« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2013, 08:13:26 pm »
I know this sounds a little mad, but can you re-pack with grease and use a puncture repair on it making sure the clip is on?  As long as it hasn't been too long you may get away with it...

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Re: knackered outer cv boot, options?
« Reply #2 on: April 15, 2013, 08:41:04 pm »
if its the same as a manual, just change the boot, I changed mine about 7 months ago with a £6 universal one, and its been fine ever since, took about an hr to do

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Re: knackered outer cv boot, options?
« Reply #3 on: April 15, 2013, 09:17:07 pm »
Do it cheap, do it twice.

The part is cheap. Most places will charge 35 to 40 to change it. I did mine for £8 but found it a real nigmare to do.
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