Date: Fri, 03 Sep 1999 20:58:26 +0200 From: Martin Hilvers <NOSPAMmhilversnopsamir1.inter.NL.net> Subject: Re: CV axle
Brendan Dunn wrote: > >... the front right > CV axle had a torn boot...there was grease all over the wheel. None of > the local mechanics have a new CV axle, and Gibson Motor Co. couldn't > see me in time. > > I was wondering if anyone has any info about this problem. Would it > be a good idea to try to drive to Memphis (about 6 hours) and get it > fixed there? Are there any good Saab shops in Memphis? I have the > option to take a different car down, an old Mercury, but I just so much > more love driving my Saab ;) I have no idea how long I've been driving > on this bad axle. > J.C. Whitney sellls replacement rubber boots that will fit all cars (their claim) for US$ 9.95 They also have a boot with a cut that can be glued together after installing for $14.95 That saves you the job of dismantling the entire drive (a job you could do yourself). A torn boot does not mean that the CV joint is bad you could keep using it for a long time, but dirt will get in and destroy the joint in time. -- MH ('77 96 '78 95 '79 96) http://members.tripod.com/mhilvers/index.htm Remove NOSPAM from E-mail address.
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