This whole CV boot / Driveshaft thing

[jprlaw]

I know it has probably been asked a million times, but i had a 20 point check done by renault on my valver (foc) and they noted that one cv boot was cracked and one leaking grease. for a technically inept person like me, what does this mean?

How bad is it? What are the consequences of leaving it? how much will it cost to fix/replace the boots and or fix/replace the shafts if necessary? (roughly)

Have a service coming up so will get it looked at and done there. What iam i looking at worst case scenario if i had to replace the shafts (parts cost)?

Anyone recommend a decent and reputable to get my car serviced in surrey (i am based in Epsom and going nowhere near Wilsons Renault for anything that is going to cost me money!)

This clio ownership lark is getting expensive.

Cheers all.

 

[G_F]

Inner or outer CVs?

 

[G_F]

thats an outer.

if you leave it too long, it will start making noises + damage the cv, resulting in new drivw shafts

 

[S22 JGS]

i had mine go not long ago, although that was a result of age, and a large part due to me enjoying Abbeville too much.

Dont think its that bigger repair, cant give yo a figure cos i had it done at the same time as my cambelt, sump gasket and aux belt.... but i wouldnt worry about the cost of it

 

[G_F]

driveshafts for valvers from GSF are £62.50.

CV boots kits are less than a tenner, so do it quick, not at Renau£t though

 

[Chris1.4RT]

My local garage did the cv boot on my car for £30.

I had one fail on my old VTS twice. £30 each time too at a different garage.

 

[jprlaw]

when you have your car serviced is there a big mark up on parts? wanna know if i should get the bits and just get a guy to fit them.

Any thoughts?

 

[Chris1.4RT]

A cv boot kit basically comprises the rubber boot and two clips to hold it in place. Also they pack the cv boot with grease.

Wouldn't expect much mark up really. I'd expect £20-40 depending where you go. Phone a few places up. You could probably double the cost at Renault though.

 

[Sami]

Well you have to at least swing the hub out the way to do the gaitor no way you can do it on the car, can be botched with superglue if its only a small hole sometimes you have to take the shaft off to do it...

 

[Sami]

PS No way anyone would do one on a renault for £30 less its mates-rates.

Which side is gone? I know on the passenger side to do the outer you have to take the shaft out which means draining the gearbox oil then take the inner boot off so you can slide the outer one on.