cv boot.. aaaaargh

[KFRRS94]

If I hear knocking from my driveshaft do I still have time to get the boot changed to fix it or do I need a new shaft? If you know what I mean.

Also can anyone tell me how much I cafn expect to pay to get a new boot fitted? It's my outer one that has a pin hole.

 

[Wick]

Don't know about non-sports, but for the 1*2 it's a new driveshaft iirc. Mine needs changing

 

[MartinR]

New shaft! too far gone to repair/refit the boot

 

[RDH]

Mine was destroyed but luckily I caught it in time, never had any knocking etc. I will probably fit a new driveshaft at some point though just for peace of mind.

 

[Dan519]

knocking = Replace

Cheap enough for a 1.4

 

[KFRRS94]

That's what I thought. Damn n blast. Like I can afford to get it replaced lol.

 

[LiamR172]

Try source a used one if your strapped for cash. I had to get one for my 172, cost me a total of 10 quid

 

[Reko]

What kind of bills to driveshafts bring out of interest ?

 

[Andyrg@ ClioTurbo]

as Dan says, if its knocking replace the CV joint. The Boot replacement is easy i have just done one on mine yesterday for its MOT. here are a few photo of the replacement.

remove bottom ball joint, and caliper ( to save breaking the line ) make sure you remove the 30mm Hub nut before you jack the car up.

I used a stretchy boot, if you use one you always turn it inside out. plenty of lube on the cone. but not on the part your pulling

you will need, 18mm Socket and ratchet 30mm Hub Nut and a cone, WD40 and a new boot with grease oh and its messy!!!