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HailHailVitalogyHailHailVitalogy Posts: 5,465
edited June 2009 in All Encompassing Trip
My driver's side front CV boot needs to be replaced in the near future according to my mechanic.

I NEED to go to New York from DC this week, would it be wise to drive up and back? How long can I wait before it has to be replaced?

Thanks
2003: Uniondale, MSG x2 | 2004: Reading | 2005: Gorge, Vancouver, Philly | 2006: East Rutherford x2, Gorge x2, Camden 1, Hartford | 2008: MSG x2, VA Beach | 2009: Philly x3 | 2010: MSG x2, Bristow | 2011: Alpine Valley x2 | 2012: MIA Philly | 2013: Wrigley, Charlottesville, Brooklyn 2 | 2014: Milan, Amsterdam 1 | 2016: MSG x2, Fenway x2, Wrigley 2 | 2018: Rome, Krakow, Berlin, Wrigley 2 | 2021: Sea Hear Now | 2022: San Diego, LA x2, MSG, Camden, Nashville, St. Louis, Denver | 2023: St. Paul 1, Chicago x2, Fort Worth x2, Austin 2 | 2024: Las Vegas 1, Seattle x2, Indy, MSG x2, Philly x2, Baltimore, Ohana 2
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  • mrveddersonmrvedderson Posts: 784
    it is not a good idea to test it, it breaks suddenly and violently, it is a real cheap part and really easy to fix though, if you know how to change a tire you can fix this, and if you do it yourself, u can get a core deposit on your old one and get money back.
  • inmytreeinmytree Posts: 4,741
    HailHailVitalogy wrote:
    My driver's side front CV boot needs to be replaced in the near future according to my mechanic.

    I NEED to go to New York from DC this week, would it be wise to drive up and back? How long can I wait before it has to be replaced?

    Thanks

    get it fixed before the trip...you don't know how long the CV joint was exposed to dirt and grim....Depending on make and model, it's a quick job as more that likely your mechanic will replace with a rebuilt axle shaft...if your CV Joint goes, your wheel can come off while your driving...

    If you can do the work yourself, the boot itself will only cost a few bucks...
  • HailHailVitalogyHailHailVitalogy Posts: 5,465
    I have no idea how to change a tire, haha...and I would have no idea how to do this. I just got this car as my first car ever last week. Its a 1995 Audi 90 Sport.

    My mechanic gave me a quote of $285 with labor and I know the boots are only 30-50$ so I'd rather do it myself.
    2003: Uniondale, MSG x2 | 2004: Reading | 2005: Gorge, Vancouver, Philly | 2006: East Rutherford x2, Gorge x2, Camden 1, Hartford | 2008: MSG x2, VA Beach | 2009: Philly x3 | 2010: MSG x2, Bristow | 2011: Alpine Valley x2 | 2012: MIA Philly | 2013: Wrigley, Charlottesville, Brooklyn 2 | 2014: Milan, Amsterdam 1 | 2016: MSG x2, Fenway x2, Wrigley 2 | 2018: Rome, Krakow, Berlin, Wrigley 2 | 2021: Sea Hear Now | 2022: San Diego, LA x2, MSG, Camden, Nashville, St. Louis, Denver | 2023: St. Paul 1, Chicago x2, Fort Worth x2, Austin 2 | 2024: Las Vegas 1, Seattle x2, Indy, MSG x2, Philly x2, Baltimore, Ohana 2
  • inmytreeinmytree Posts: 4,741
    HailHailVitalogy wrote:
    I have no idea how to change a tire, haha...and I would have no idea how to do this. I just got this car as my first car ever last week. Its a 1995 Audi 90 Sport.

    My mechanic gave me a quote of $285 with labor and I know the boots are only 30-50$ so I'd rather do it myself.


    I'm guessing you did not have the car checked out by a mechanic prior to purchase...anyway, I'm a bit confused by your response. You say you have no clue how to repair the car and that you plan to do the work yourself...

    I've changed a CV boot, and it's no picnic...do you have the tools, a jack, jack stands...? I'd be willing to bet you'll need some special tools to complete this task on the Audi....

    $285 sounds reasonable for this task...you could always check with another mechanic for a price...
  • HailHailVitalogyHailHailVitalogy Posts: 5,465
    inmytree wrote:
    HailHailVitalogy wrote:
    I have no idea how to change a tire, haha...and I would have no idea how to do this. I just got this car as my first car ever last week. Its a 1995 Audi 90 Sport.

    My mechanic gave me a quote of $285 with labor and I know the boots are only 30-50$ so I'd rather do it myself.


    I'm guessing you did not have the car checked out by a mechanic prior to purchase...anyway, I'm a bit confused by your response. You say you have no clue how to repair the car and that you plan to do the work yourself...

    I've changed a CV boot, and it's no picnic...do you have the tools, a jack, jack stands...? I'd be willing to bet you'll need some special tools to complete this task on the Audi....

    $285 sounds reasonable for this task...you could always check with another mechanic for a price...

    I got the car checked out and I was told that it needed a new oil pan and a boot, which wasn't a big deal. I got the car for only 3 grand so it was a steal.

    I don't plan to do the work myself but i'd rather spend only $40 then $300, but I thought it was an easy task so if not I'd rather not, haha.
    2003: Uniondale, MSG x2 | 2004: Reading | 2005: Gorge, Vancouver, Philly | 2006: East Rutherford x2, Gorge x2, Camden 1, Hartford | 2008: MSG x2, VA Beach | 2009: Philly x3 | 2010: MSG x2, Bristow | 2011: Alpine Valley x2 | 2012: MIA Philly | 2013: Wrigley, Charlottesville, Brooklyn 2 | 2014: Milan, Amsterdam 1 | 2016: MSG x2, Fenway x2, Wrigley 2 | 2018: Rome, Krakow, Berlin, Wrigley 2 | 2021: Sea Hear Now | 2022: San Diego, LA x2, MSG, Camden, Nashville, St. Louis, Denver | 2023: St. Paul 1, Chicago x2, Fort Worth x2, Austin 2 | 2024: Las Vegas 1, Seattle x2, Indy, MSG x2, Philly x2, Baltimore, Ohana 2
  • inmytreeinmytree Posts: 4,741
    HailHailVitalogy wrote:
    inmytree wrote:
    HailHailVitalogy wrote:
    I have no idea how to change a tire, haha...and I would have no idea how to do this. I just got this car as my first car ever last week. Its a 1995 Audi 90 Sport.

    My mechanic gave me a quote of $285 with labor and I know the boots are only 30-50$ so I'd rather do it myself.


    I'm guessing you did not have the car checked out by a mechanic prior to purchase...anyway, I'm a bit confused by your response. You say you have no clue how to repair the car and that you plan to do the work yourself...

    I've changed a CV boot, and it's no picnic...do you have the tools, a jack, jack stands...? I'd be willing to bet you'll need some special tools to complete this task on the Audi....

    $285 sounds reasonable for this task...you could always check with another mechanic for a price...

    I got the car checked out and I was told that it needed a new oil pan and a boot, which wasn't a big deal. I got the car for only 3 grand so it was a steal.

    I don't plan to do the work myself but i'd rather spend only $40 then $300, but I thought it was an easy task so if not I'd rather not, haha.

    3 grand for a 95...? I hope it has low miles...he's a write-up...it's not hard if you have all the tools...

    http://www.audiworld.com/tech/misc27.shtml
  • dcfaithfuldcfaithful Posts: 13,076
    inmytree wrote:
    HailHailVitalogy wrote:
    I have no idea how to change a tire, haha...and I would have no idea how to do this. I just got this car as my first car ever last week. Its a 1995 Audi 90 Sport.

    My mechanic gave me a quote of $285 with labor and I know the boots are only 30-50$ so I'd rather do it myself.


    I'm guessing you did not have the car checked out by a mechanic prior to purchase...anyway, I'm a bit confused by your response. You say you have no clue how to repair the car and that you plan to do the work yourself...

    I've changed a CV boot, and it's no picnic...do you have the tools, a jack, jack stands...? I'd be willing to bet you'll need some special tools to complete this task on the Audi....

    $285 sounds reasonable for this task...you could always check with another mechanic for a price...

    If you know someone that has the tools, the knowledge, and is willing to help, I would say do that...you'll learn something as well. Other than that, $285 for parts & labor? I don't think that's too bad...

    I don't know if it would save you any money or anything but you could always buy the parts, and bring them to the shop and have the mechanic use them...unless he has some policy that doesn't allow that, which would be a little strange.

    Anyways, good luck man. It's too bad we've become too dependent on cars, because maintaining them can be a bitch.
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