FTO AUSTRALIA

Posted: **Mon Jan 09, 2006 2:42 pm**

I just got a quote from Kempys they advised that the CV boot connected to the transmission is the Front Outer CV Boot?? Is this correct????

Mitsubishi said that if its the front outer CV boot that can put on a generic boot which they stretch over the CV and it only costs $135 for labour and price of boot!!!

But i advised him its the one connected to the tranny which then he said this isnt call the front outer CV though!!! Anyway kempys have the boot for $100.00 and labour from mitsubishi is $130. So $260.00 all up.

Just need confirmation with what the boot is called!!

Anyone have a CAPS print screen so i can find out??

thanks

Posted: **Mon Jan 09, 2006 2:49 pm**

Ahh, so it not the CV its the universal joint... yeah thats the joint which connects the shaft to the transmission.

Here ya go:

Posted: **Mon Jan 09, 2006 2:51 pm**

ah so thats not the CV joint??? ahahaha

So its the boot to the universal joint im after?????

thanks

Posted: **Mon Jan 09, 2006 2:53 pm**

lol by the sounds of it yes - the one marked 'C' in the pic.

Its almost the same boot

Posted: **Mon Jan 09, 2006 2:59 pm**

Bennoz wrote:lol by the sounds of it yes - the one marked 'C' in the pic.

Its almost the same boot

Damn im stupid!

So wheres the CV joints them??? More towards the back on the engine connected sort of to the wheels???

Ive got a date tonight and im in the process of cancelling on her as my car is not drivable!!! Is it dangerous to drive with the universal joint boot leaking??? Is it more expensive or cheaper to fix????

Do you have an email address bennoz?? I'll send you picture just to confirm.

thanks[/img]

Posted: **Mon Jan 09, 2006 4:03 pm**

well i just went to my local mech as i cant but stuffed anymore with this prob and he advised that when changing the boots you usually change the shaft as well!

It sounded expensive, he quoted me $225.00 all up!!! Im happy with that!!!

Reco'd shaft and new boot!

Donig it this friday!

thansk for your help guys!

Posted: **Mon Jan 09, 2006 4:05 pm**

The CV boot is the one marked 'J' in the pic - they're both on the same shaft.

CV = Constant Velocity Joint. Its a joint in the shaft that allows the shaft to both rotate forward (engine power) and be flexible (turning the steering wheel whilst being powered.)

The Universal Joint is slightly more simple - its joint from the gearbox is obviously a fixed height point, it just needs to be able to keep power running through the drive shaft with small up & down movements coming from the suspension at the CV joint end.

Just hit the email button under this post - It goes to my home email (where I am now)

Posted: **Mon Jan 09, 2006 4:20 pm**

thats right the one closer to the middle of your car is the UJ while the one on the driver side is the CVJ. Both need replacing on mine but their basically the same type of job really...mine will be done wed. I'II ask about the shaft also..

Posted: **Mon Jan 09, 2006 4:22 pm**

What colour is this greese that goes in to the CV Boot?

Posted: **Mon Jan 09, 2006 4:32 pm**

mxysxy wrote:What colour is this greese that goes in to the CV Boot?

Generally its all but black

Posted: **Thu Jan 12, 2006 10:30 pm**

ok after all the debate...my CV and uni-joints have been re-greased and sealed...price??

$80!

Now that was a suprise.

Posted: **Thu Jan 12, 2006 11:21 pm**

If the CV boot is damaged get it replaced and repack soon as possible don't do what I did, On my old 93 Subaru Liberty I got it with a damaged CV boot and the CV made some noise it was the left inner CV, basically I just left it and it got really bad, when I just drove around it would rattle and when I turned left it would make a banging noise.
When I thought it was time to get it fix I found out a genuine CV joint with boot and greese was around $600, so I went aftermarket, I got a whole new drive shaft with both inner and outter CV joint for $149 thats with a trade discount, and fitted it myself, took about an hour.
so if your goin to need a new CV joint you might find that buy a new drive shaft with both joint cheaper than buying one joint alone.

Posted: **Fri Jan 13, 2006 12:29 pm**

So does the $14 inspection from Pedders cover inspection of these parts? They will tell you what needs attention and what needs to be replaced?

Posted: **Fri Jan 13, 2006 12:32 pm**

Nacho wrote:So does the $14 inspection from Pedders cover inspection of these parts? They will tell you what needs attention and what needs to be replaced?

Yep - they'll pick it up (well one would hope so anyway as they have a good look under the car)

Posted: **Fri Jan 13, 2006 4:45 pm**

not hard to notice...it should be apart of your own regular maintence checks...if you see grease all over the joint (and you can tell easily) then its time the boots were replaced...I tend to follow this basic inspection procedure...

http://www.funky-fto.co.uk/service.html

In effect I make sure most things on that list are checked regulary..this goes for any car