koiking125
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| posted on 11/6/13 at 07:50 PM |
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09 Civic
Hi all,
Just spotted I have a small split in the drivers side outer driveshaft gator. Cars in for MOT and service on the 22nd. How much do you think Honda
will charge to fit a new one while its in?
Thanks Kev
MK Owners Club Member (Frosty) No.1159
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britishtrident
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| posted on 11/6/13 at 08:11 PM |
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If you have acompressor buy the compressed air tool do the job -- undo hub nut + bottom balljoint + track rod end, 30 minutes bish bash bosh
job done..
[I] “ What use our work, Bennet, if we cannot care for those we love? .”
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ian locostzx9rc2
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| posted on 11/6/13 at 09:46 PM |
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max 1 hours labour +cv gaiter kit
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Ninehigh
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| posted on 12/6/13 at 06:39 AM |
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Iirc the gaiter itself is £20-40, although I have heard of some that come with a split down them (for fitting) and you glue it together... maybe worth
just glueing if it's a small split?
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DarrenW
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| posted on 12/6/13 at 08:52 AM |
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This might be one of those occasions where careful cleaning and application of black PU adhesive may be worth a try. At best though it will probs only
be a temp repair until you can locate a specialist that can replace it for less cost than the Honda Dealer. i dont think i would rely on the repair
for the long term, and i certainly wouldnt want to be replacing a worn out hub when the gaiter is a lot cheaper. Might buy you some time to get it
through the MOT.
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koiking125
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| posted on 12/6/13 at 08:30 PM |
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Thanks guys, might give it a go at the weekend then.
MK Owners Club Member (Frosty) No.1159
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britishtrident
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| posted on 12/6/13 at 08:54 PM |
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Even a small hole lets water and grit in can wreck a CV jointin a 100 miles.
Split glue together boots are a complete waste of time.
A stretch boot is less than £10 the proper pneumatic tool to fit is £80 which you can sell afterwards fitting on a Honda is easy .
It can be done with a £7.00 nylon cone but it ain't worth the hassle.
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