Worn LHS track rod end

[AcID ZeR0]

Under the car on the left hand side the bit of rubber which sort of looks like a coil has split if you put your finger in it you can feel grease in it, anyway.

When I turn my wheel any amount to the left a get a vibrating type of humming sound I was wondering does this sound like the result of the problem listed above or could it be something else.

Wheel bearings are all fine

 

[donsrno1]

I'm not sure if that's what causing it mate but if the gaitor has split I would get it replaced as it will cause you problems. I would imagine the likely hood is that it is the cause of your problem but someone with a bit more knowledge will be able to confirm this I'm sure.

 

[biojo]

sounds like the cv boot

if its badly worn / ripped , i believe they can fail a MOT on it,

the part is about 10 tops , but a arse to fit , also depends how longs its been like that to as if its worn the drive shaft

look somet like this
http://www.georgenitta.com/cvboot/cvboot3.jpg

 

[AcID ZeR0]

Thats the one mate, can that cause a deep humming sound if it's badly ripped pretty much all the grease has come out.

 

[ben_p]

get it changed, juz get a new drive shaft from gfs, it not worth the hasstle changing the boot, coz it sounds like the cv is knackerd

 

[AcID ZeR0]

How much you reckon a garage would charge if theres more wrong like that, they're changing the track rod end tommorow was wondering how much it;; come to if they've got to change the drive shaft etc..

 

[stan*]

probably another hours labour plus gearbox oil