ek9iceman. wat sort of money are u talkin in d uk for a new cv??? need to pick 1 up shortly for my 9 and was wondering wat price id b paying. much hassle changing these???
Do you mean the cost to have someone fix the problem?
If the boots are torn and have lost a lot of grease, the CV joints could also be bad, which would mean new axles. If they are making click noises when turning sharply, that also means you need new axles.
If the joints are bad, a new axle can run you from $20 US at a junkyard, to $80 at a parts store, to $150 for a "new" one from a performance axle company. These are estimates from my recollection. To have someone do the work for you, expect $80/hour for work, should be a half hour job to change the axle or axle boot per side.
well, dont really need the axle itself, just need the outer cv joint. most driveshaft shop can sell the cv joint only. might save you some money.
before you buy new joint, you should disassemble them first and check for any deep scarring inside the joint surfaces, also check the ball bearings for deep scratches.
took me a whole day to do both cv boots because i ran to multiple problems lol (balljoint stuck, breaker bar not long enough for hub nut, no cv clamp tool, and putting dshaft back in)
but it was worth the effort. DIYing your car will give much more sentimental value to it, makes you feel good knowing that you've done good thing to your car, not just pay mechanic to do it only to feel a hole in your pocket