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| CV boot torn, but 30k on duct tape | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Nov 11 2015, 09:25 PM (917 Views) | |
| gypsygeo | Nov 11 2015, 09:25 PM Post #1 |
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How long should I push it I've taped my torn CV boot 30k ago with duct tape right as the tear began. So there was no dirt getting in it How many more miles should I push it?
Edited by gypsygeo, Nov 11 2015, 09:28 PM.
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| David95237 | Nov 11 2015, 10:51 PM Post #2 |
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You can push it until they get pretty noisy. |
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| sser2 | Nov 12 2015, 12:18 AM Post #3 |
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Factory CV joints last forever as long as the boot is intact, but they go very fast after the boot is torn. I am sure your CV joint is doomed now, so drive it as long as you can tolerate clatter at turns. Replacing an axle is a 10 minute job, but be aware of poor quality Chinese aftermarket axles. |
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| Car Nut | Nov 12 2015, 04:18 AM Post #4 |
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If its not clicking or vibrating, don't sweat it. You're probably up for some Guiness record or something.
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| idmetro | Nov 12 2015, 10:44 AM Post #5 |
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If you are concerned, you could always change out the duct tape... |
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| mt999999 | Nov 12 2015, 01:03 PM Post #6 |
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Pictures? Post it in the "Wall of Shame" thread!
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| LesCrapp | Nov 12 2015, 02:38 PM Post #7 |
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and use the black kind so it looks factory and the guys at the tire shop won't talk about you as you leave
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| rmcelwee | Nov 12 2015, 03:53 PM Post #8 |
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Costs around $40 for a new axle. Swap it out and show your car some love! |
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| Coche Blanco | Nov 12 2015, 04:07 PM Post #9 |
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It's a quick job, but it's definitely not 10 minutes. |
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| David95237 | Nov 12 2015, 04:27 PM Post #10 |
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Yup 10 minutes, And if you jack one side of the car up enough you wont loose any oil. |
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| gypsygeo | Nov 12 2015, 06:57 PM Post #11 |
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I did my passenger side half shaft last year as I didn't catch that torn boot early enough as a lot of dirt got up in the boot while driving the dirt roads. The drivers side tore weeks afterwards and I got on top of it quick before it tore open. The thick heavy duty black duct tape does a great job . I put so much on there it is like a stiff cover. I put some more on the other day for safe measure. I dunno I'm not too motivated to do another half shaft lately, but I suppose its a good idea. The passenger reman shaft cost me around $45. So far the drivers side isn't ticking or making any sort of noise, but I suppose the grease is probably not too abundant in the duct taped CV boot
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| Stubby79 | Dec 15 2015, 11:15 AM Post #12 |
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I've taped my torn CV boot 30k ago with duct tape right as the tear began. So there was no dirt getting in it How many more miles should I push it?





and use the black kind so it looks factory and the guys at the tire shop won't talk
about you as you leave
I'm not too motivated to do another half shaft lately, but I suppose its a good idea. The passenger reman shaft cost me around $45. So far the drivers side isn't ticking or making any sort of noise, but I suppose the grease is probably not too abundant in the duct taped CV boot
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