CV Boot

[Matt_Clio172]

Both my cv boots have split and are now being held on via cable ties LOL!

Any idea how much this is gunna cost to sort on average? parts and labour?

Also would it pass mot with cable tie on or not?

Thanks

 

[Laura]

they rnt too difficult to do yourself

and no i dount they would pass liek that

 

[nickl360]

I got my right front done, however I didn't go for official renault because they are pap. My garage stuck on some rubber durable ones with a lifetime warranty on.

That costs me about £50-60 for the part, £100 fitted including fitting my exhaust.

 

[Scottland]

Which one is the CV boot? I can check mine while I've got the suspension off

 

[Laura]

there are 2 on each side, inner and outer, outer ones are the ones that usually go, they are a rubber cone like boot that goes onto the back of the hub, holds shed loads of ming grease

 

[Scottland]

there are 2 on each side, inner and outer, outer ones are the ones that usually go, they are a rubber cone like boot that goes onto the back of the hub, holds shed loads of ming grease

Ah, thought that was one - it's fine for now . Where's the inner one then?

 

[Laura]

other end of the shaft lol

 

[Scottland]

other end of the shaft lol

 

[W17GLE]

mine failed its mot last year coz the cv boots had come off. i've replaced both driveshafts now so shouldn't have a problem for a while now. don't run it with the boots of for too long as its not a simple case of replacing the cv you have to do the whole driveshaft.

 

[Laura]

its not a simple case of replacing the cv you have to do the whole driveshaft.

no you dont

 

[W17GLE]

if you run it for any lengh of time with the cv boot off and the joint is damage then yes you have to replace the whole shaft as it can not be split.

 

[Tigger]

^ I had to replace my O/S driveshaft because the inner CV had gone, and got stung for it too

 

[Plimsole]

^ +1

Off side inner boot went on mine and required new driveshaft. Cost a fortune.

 

[Laura]

only if the actual joint is knackered, if its just the boot thats split, then its a fairly easy repair

 

[davebem]

As above, in this case if the clip has broke you need a new metal clip asap. Theres a bloke on ebay that sells them. Dont use jubilee clips as theres not enought clearence. Plastic ties wont last long if you plan on going over 55mph.

If the gaitor is split you can get a new gaitor kit from renault for about £16. If the joint has run dry and is damaged/knocking, you can get it refurbished/rebuilt or replaced at renault.