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« on: July 16, 2012, 11:29:35 AM » |
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So I was changing my oil on Friday and I noticed that there is a streak of lube  right above my inner CV boot on the driver's side... but I looked at the boot and felt it for a tear and it seemed fine. The metal dealies (can't think of wth they're called. Still retarded from the weekend) on the ends of it are still intact, so any ideas/recommendations? I need to get this squared away before ASM  |
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« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2012, 11:32:00 AM » |
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So I was changing my oil on Friday and I noticed that there is a streak of lube right above my inner CV boot on the driver's side... but I looked at the boot and felt it for a tear and it seemed fine. The metal dealies (can't think of wth they're called. Still retarded from the weekend) on the ends of it are still intact, so any ideas/recommendations? I need to get this squared away before ASM try cleaning it off, then drive around again.. and see if it get lubed |
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« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2012, 12:23:10 PM » |
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samething happend to me. cv boot torn slang grease. Clicking noises were present while turning my wheel as well...got it fixed and cars been like a pig in shit ever since.
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« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2012, 12:25:55 PM » |
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LoL curse of the ms3 (both gens)
Both oliver and i have the Drivers side inner cv boot torn...
As oli said i would clean and check...as my hole is a Tiny pin sized hole. I havent fixex it yet cuz mazda didnt stock the part had to order....
Only reason i found mine with a hole is i was doing my coilovers.
Dont let it get dry otherwise overtime all dirt and grime gets in there the axle can get ruined
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« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2012, 12:50:39 PM » |
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try cleaning it off, then drive around again.. and see if it get lubed Eh, there was a lot of lube and after squeezing the boot and comparing it to the other, it's definitely running out of lube. Ha! We'll grow up.. someday.  samething happend to me. cv boot torn slang grease. Clicking noises were present while turning my wheel as well...got it fixed and cars been like a pig in shit ever since.
Where'd you get it fixed at and how much did it cost? It's not to the point of clicking, but I don't want it to get there either. |
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« Reply #5 on: July 16, 2012, 12:52:35 PM » |
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i work next to browning mazda...to replace my cv boot with install was like 90 bucks. But they charge me 23 bucks an hour for labor and i get employee pricing.
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« Reply #6 on: July 16, 2012, 12:54:17 PM » |
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i work next to browning mazda...to replace my cv boot with install was like 90 bucks. But they charge me 23 bucks an hour for labor and i get employee pricing.
 Thanks! I was thinking about taking my car there... $90 is feasible for sure.. and I understand that they'll prolly rack me on labor, but nothing beats peace of mind when it comes to my Grouch. Poor guy has already been through a lot.  |
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« Reply #7 on: July 16, 2012, 12:58:19 PM » |
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well if you wanna stop by let me know and I can see if they can give you some sort of discount for your grouch.
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« Reply #8 on: July 16, 2012, 12:59:25 PM » |
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well if you wanna stop by let me know and I can see if they can give you some sort of discount for your grouch.
stop by? Your work? |
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« Reply #9 on: July 16, 2012, 01:05:17 PM » |
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If you wanna stop by browning mazda....i work next door at dodge.
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« Reply #10 on: July 16, 2012, 01:08:08 PM » |
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oh really... i think I need to get my car's cv boot replaced too... coz right now.. this is what i got installed http://www.dormanproducts.com/p-932-03604.aspx |
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« Reply #11 on: July 16, 2012, 01:11:09 PM » |
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If you wanna stop by browning mazda....i work next door at dodge.
Oh cool... I'll prolly be there manana. Thanks for the offer on the hook up, but I used to work for dealerships and I know that they don't like to over-extend their courtesies. Maybe I'll come visit you just to say  lol What do you do there? Meh, my mom suggested that... no thanks. hehe |
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« Reply #12 on: July 16, 2012, 01:14:23 PM » |
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yah.. it sucks  |
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« Reply #13 on: July 16, 2012, 01:17:26 PM » |
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take them to a driveline shop! they fix them for cheap!
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« Reply #14 on: July 16, 2012, 01:19:42 PM » |
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im one of the internet sales managers....i met you one time at the japenese classic car show in torrence a while back.
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« Reply #15 on: July 16, 2012, 01:24:19 PM » |
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im one of the internet sales managers....i met you one time at the japenese classic car show in torrence a while back.
 forreal? OH SHIT... I remember you! Ah right on. Ha, Browning just called me back and they quoted me $410 - the parts being $71.  ridiculous. |
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« Reply #16 on: July 16, 2012, 01:26:53 PM » |
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wtf i wouldn't go to the stealership then...get the part and have someone on here do it.
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« Reply #17 on: July 16, 2012, 02:02:23 PM » |
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I had a leaky CV boot for like 7-8 months. When it was cold out, all I heard was loud thuds. Then my driver side SU mount broke and caused my axle to break. I guess it was a sign to fix it. Just buy the boot and have Alien3T fix it. |
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« Reply #18 on: July 16, 2012, 02:05:05 PM » |
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I had a leaky CV boot for like 7-8 months. When it was cold out, all I heard was loud thuds. Then my driver side SU mount broke and caused my axle to break. I guess it was a sign to fix it. Just buy the boot and have Alien3T fix it. damn, thas not a bad idea. I just spoke to the fam mechanic and he said it's best to replace the whole axel. I've been trying to track down parts; Browning doesn't have them in stock. And I'm doing this all so that I could make it to ASM in one piece... then I start thinking, if I have to replace the axel anyway, I could just drive it until i find the time and parts. Such a f'n pain in the ass... but I will hit up Hugh. He could save me a big fat headache. |
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« Reply #19 on: July 16, 2012, 02:08:55 PM » |
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Ash Hugh what to do. If it's just recent, you could probably get away with just getting a new boot. Boots are like $50 I believe. A new driver side axle is like $300.
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