CV Joint

[daveyc2k2]

Hi Guys, my 182 failed it's MOT today due to the CV Joint on both sides. I am not mechanically minded at all, so have no idea what this means. Can anyone explain what this is, how bad it is and also roughly how much I can expect it to cost to repair.

I have done a search but cannot seem to find anything.

Thanks in advance.

Dave

 

[KFRRS94]

Is there any more details? Mine passed it's MOT with a 'small pin hole in the near side CV boot'.

 

[Chip-mk1]

The joint itself or the gaitor? (gaitor is more common for MOT fail)

Cheapest option:
Pair of secondhand shafts is about 50-100 quid, fitting time is about 15 mins a side, you will need to have your geometry checked really though, in theory it should be uneffected but in reality it often is.

 

[daveyc2k2]

From what I understand is the CV Joints on both side are loose. That is all I know. I should know a bit more tonight. If it's too expensive of a job then I may just sell as at the moment I do not need the car as rarely drive anyway.

If I am looking at replacing the full CV Joint, as brand new parts what sort of cost am I looking at?

Suppose what I'm looking for is the worst possible scenario?

Thanks for your help, it's much appreciated.

 

[Chip-mk1]

They cant really be "loose" as such.

Unless they mean the hub nut, in which case the bearings will be knackered now.
Or do they mean excessive play? Like making a clicking noise on full lock etc?

If you went for new parts, it would be quite a few hundred pounds.

 

[KFRRS94]

Quite expensive, especially if you use a garage, quite a bit of labor.

 

[daveyc2k2]

Thanks guys, so I must expect the worst when I get the quote tonight then.

Why are these cars so damn expensive in repairs. Exhaust went and would have been over £800 if I went for standard.

Starting to get a bit fed up with it tbh.

 

[Chip-mk1]

10 year old cars (or there abouts) are best if owner maintained, older cars arent cheaper to own if you spend a fortune in labour.

 

[daveyc2k2]

Well I have got the MOT failure certificate and this is what it says:

Nearside and Offside Front Constant Velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

So how much can I expect the repair of these to cost? It is booked in for Tuesday next week but I have no idea how much to expect.

Thanks

 

[Chip-mk1]

Thats just the gaitor, cheapest option is if they use a universal stretchy job they are about 20 quid a pair in parts and should be under an hour labour to fit both sides.
Ideally you would get the tracking down afterwards too.

 

[daveyc2k2]

Is this what I am looking for then?

http://www.gsfcarparts.com/450aa0100

Thanks.

 

[Chip-mk1]

Yes, that is the cheapest and easiest way to fix it, but they arent the same quality as the original items.

For ease of instalation, you want a "stretchy" one, no idea if the one in your link is or not, you slide them up a cone and it means you dont have to take the joint off to get it over.

 

[Dan]

It could just need a new jubilee clip on the gator to hold it in place if the gator hasn't actually broken, if it's just popped off its seating that's a 5min job, it needs re-greasing before you re clip it.

Clips popping off is very common, mine has done it twice in a year