172 driveshaft gaiter renewal

[chris_leic172]

Just had the 36K service done on my 172, said that the N/S outer CV gaiter is split and needs replacing. The part is about £15, but they want £180 to fit it!

Anybody know how easy a new one of these is to fit on a 172?

Also, as the car is only 2 years old, should this be covered under the warranty?

Chris.

 

[Tom]

think its a consumable after the first year

id get a local place to fit it just get the part from renault that way your warranty stays intact

 

[chris_leic172]

Just spoke to them again today, have agreed to do it under warranty.

Sorted.

 

[newbie# old172]

had my 36K last week and needed inner CV gator replacing, sadly i had to fork out the 180 (

 

[msa197]

My was replaced in my 36k service for £230

There is a boot out made by Renault that will stretch over the CV joint, so you do not have to remove the drive shaft.

Car serviced at OC Davies in Cardigan, Wales.

 

[JAY172]

Quote: Originally posted by chris_leic172 on 26 April 2004


Just spoke to them again today, have agreed to do it under warranty.

Sorted.

lucky because really thats not warranty.

 

[CocoPops]

There does seem to be a bit of a known problem with drive shaft/gaiters.

I had a drive shaft replaced under warranty after just 15k miles!! When pressed, the dealer was a little cagey about it.

 

[JAY172]

driveshafts are warranty for the full 3 years but the gaitors arent as there classed as wear and tear items.