Help! Is this cv boot rip?

Asher454 · 10-04-2012, 11:55 PM

What is this? And how much to fix??

peytonracer4 · 10-05-2012, 01:23 AM

...yeah. it's ripped.
depends on if the u joint is bad or not.
you need to remove the axle. remove the boot. clean the crap out of the joint with brake cleaner and whatever else. absolutely no grime in it. then grease the crap out of it.
then replace the boot.
if you DIY it should've be very expensive at all. just time consuming.

MJLavelle · 10-05-2012, 01:53 AM

Is it making noise? If so, it is Wasted. If it is quiet, then you may be OK doing what Peytonracer4 wrote.

Asher454 · 10-05-2012, 02:54 AM

The noise is like a rubbing as if it were rotors, but when I turn the car around 40-50 MPH it makes a slight vibrating noise. :-(, Any estimate as to how much it will be at a indy shop?

Steven747 · 10-05-2012, 10:53 AM

if this is the inner boot just hammer out the inner side of the axle and replace boot

Asher454 · 10-05-2012, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJLavelle

Is it making noise? If so, it is Wasted. If it is quiet, then you may be OK doing what Peytonracer4 wrote.

If it is wasted what is the solution

Steven747 · 10-05-2012, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Asher454

If it is wasted what is the solution

you need a new axle if its making noises

peytonracer4 · 10-05-2012, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steven747

you need a new axle if its making noises

This.
Lift up your car and move the wheel forwards and backwards. There should be zero play in the joint.

boostedisbetter · 10-05-2012, 02:25 PM

LOL, looks fine to me....

But seriously, yaaaaa, I'd say that's ripped lol

Looks like it's been coating your suspension with grease for a while now...

teamdfl · 10-05-2012, 02:46 PM

$300 for the GKN Loebro axle

Change the wheel bearing while you are in there.

Asher454 · 10-05-2012, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Steven747

you need a new axle if its making noises

Any noise at all? The only noise is slight vibrations, when I turn slightly, I think it's because most of the grease is out of it. and hardly much noise at all. The Indy shop I went to said I need new axles, if It's clicking when I turn and that isn't happening, he told me 225 for the cv boot, which is the outer one, and 385 for the axle.

MJLavelle · 10-05-2012, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Asher454

Any noise at all? The only noise is slight vibrations, when I turn slightly, I think it's because most of the grease is out of it. and hardly much noise at all. The Indy shop I went to said I need new axles, if It's clicking when I turn and that isn't happening, he told me 225 for the cv boot, which is the outer one, and 385 for the axle.

Get the axle, and be done with it. Usually, once a CV boot leaks out the grease, the joint is damaged quite guickly. That is why they have a boot full of grease on them in the first place. Even if you get a new boot, the damage is probably already done. For the price difference, I would get a new (or rebuilt) one. Any chance you could do it yourself? It would save a lot of money...

10-04-2012, 11:55 PM	#1
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peytonracer4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Valparaiso, IN Posts: 4,700 My Ride: '00 328i View My Garage	...yeah. it's ripped. depends on if the u joint is bad or not. you need to remove the axle. remove the boot. clean the crap out of the joint with brake cleaner and whatever else. absolutely no grime in it. then grease the crap out of it. then replace the boot. if you DIY it should've be very expensive at all. just time consuming. __________________ My e46 is for sale? http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...1#post14893484

10-05-2012, 10:53 AM	#5
Steven747 OEM ///Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 4,165 My Ride: 05 330ci View My Garage	if this is the inner boot just hammer out the inner side of the axle and replace boot __________________

10-05-2012, 02:25 PM	#9
boostedisbetter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: FL Posts: 1,606 My Ride: 2000 Integra View My Garage	LOL, looks fine to me.... But seriously, yaaaaa, I'd say that's ripped lol Looks like it's been coating your suspension with grease for a while now... __________________ ^M3 EATER^ Last edited by boostedisbetter; 10-05-2012 at 02:26 PM.

10-05-2012, 02:46 PM	#10
teamdfl Lemony Fresh Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Awesome, NJ Posts: 4,437 My Ride: 325it View My Garage	$300 for the GKN Loebro axle Change the wheel bearing while you are in there. __________________ Mod the driver first. Participate in your local BMWCCA driving school. Have you joined BMWCCA yet? My Track Schedule The solution to the lack of headroom in the X6 Last edited by teamdfl; 10-05-2012 at 02:47 PM.

10-05-2012, 01:53 AM	#3
MJLavelle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 2,532 My Ride: 2001 BMW 330ci View My Garage	Is it making noise? If so, it is Wasted. If it is quiet, then you may be OK doing what Peytonracer4 wrote.

10-05-2012, 02:54 AM	#4
Asher454 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NY, Westchester Posts: 172 My Ride: '04 325xi View My Garage	The noise is like a rubbing as if it were rotors, but when I turn the car around 40-50 MPH it makes a slight vibrating noise. :-(, Any estimate as to how much it will be at a indy shop?

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