Hey Mike/Gino,

How much do you charge to replace a CV boot? And How long will it take?

I think i might have placed a very tiny tear on my cv boot (while installing my suspension) as the spring shot out and hit/smashed/squish the cv boot makeing a small tear. I didnt' noticed it until after I drove to work and saw a splatter of gear grease/cv joint grease..

Thanks

Waiman

Hey Mike/Gino,

How much do you charge to replace a CV boot? And How long will it take?

I think i might have placed a very tiny tear on my cv boot (while installing my suspension) as the spring shot out and hit/smashed/squish the cv boot makeing a small tear. I didnt' noticed it until after I drove to work and saw a splatter of gear grease/cv joint grease..

Thanks

Waiman

Waiman

$70 bucks is best I can do. Thats about an hours worth.

:)

gino

Ok Gino,

From the looks of it, i'm 99% sure its from the CV boot, but I'll let you take a look at it anyways.

So, can I make an appointment for "THIS" week (7/27-7/30). tommorow, thursday, friday?? The sooner the better
Worse case Monday. (First thing mornings). I wish I can do saturday but I will be out of town.

I don't wanna be driving with grease leaking all over the place and making things worse (as I commute 100miles a day).


Waiman

waiman

It's me Gino, you will need parts as we do not have any CV boot instock.

Just to make it clear, the $70 is labor and parts is seperate ;)...

:)

gino

Gino,

What are my options??

Which is easier??

#1 Can I just have you guys get my a new axle and we just do a direct swap over. How much is an axle ???? around $100?

#2 buy just the "boot" itself and replace it? (Don't know what a boot would cost).

How long would it take for you to even get a hold of the parts??

Basically I can see doing a axle swap be the fastest and easiest, or I think.. or is it not too hard to just replace the boot (as the boot will obviously be cheaper)?

Let me know. $70 + parts. Will everything be under $200 be sufficient (assuming axle replacement)?

But what ever the cost is, it will surely beat driving with a busted CV boot then paying for more damages later.

Can I setup an appointment for Thursday or Friday first thing (the first customer) in the morning?

Thanks

Waiman

Hey Gino,

So do you guys have a slot that I can make an appointment to replace the CV boot or i pay for parts (and wait for them to come in then come in??)

Thanks

Waiman

Gino,

I just want to remind you (as requested) of my appointment tommorow "8/4" morning when you guys open (I think with riggs?) for the CV boot job.

I tried giving your shop a call, but the phone was busy... (i'll try again later)

I got the CV Boot, clamps and bottle of axle grease.

Hope thats all I need

Waiman

soren & gino
ive got the same problem damn noobies installing springs

James- I already ordered your parts. Just give me call to make an appointment.

-Soren

Hey Gino..

Again Thank you for your service on my CV Boot.

I meant to write this earlier, but didn't have time, but I noticed after driving for a few days, that on the Drivers Side (side where you swapped out the axle) is making noises. Noticebly it sounds like a tree branch snapping or something is stuck and flaps out. This mostly happens when I make turns more noticeably on right turns. I'll try to take a look at it over the weekend and find out if maybe something is loose or what not.

But, if I can't resolve the issue, I would like to bring it in for you to take a look at. Is that cool? Sometime maybe next week?

Waiman

Hey Gino..

Again Thank you for your service on my CV Boot.

I meant to write this earlier, but didn't have time, but I noticed after driving for a few days, that on the Drivers Side (side where you swapped out the axle) is making noises. Noticebly it sounds like a tree branch snapping or something is stuck and flaps out. This mostly happens when I make turns more noticeably on right turns. I'll try to take a look at it over the weekend and find out if maybe something is loose or what not.

But, if I can't resolve the issue, I would like to bring it in for you to take a look at. Is that cool? Sometime maybe next week?

Waiman


waiman

U got PM, worst case if the unit is bad, go get a new one(or we can) I will install it for free as long as it is on the same side. Sould have done that way from the get go.. Oh well we both bad lol....., let me know.

;)

gino

Hey Gino,

I was at your shop this morning (930) but no one showed up till 10ish. =/ I had to take off at 10:30 as I had to get to work. So maybe I'll have to re-schedule another day. But I did bring you your Apple Donuts ;-).

Anyway, I noticed that my (I think it was my original) original axle is sitting on the floor, and it also has the gold ring on it. It also looks good as new. Is it rebuilt??

I think after tightening that bolt, the noise seem to have disappeared (from the drivers side).

But I notice another noise. But its coming from the passenger side (sounds like it). It happens when I step on the brakes while crusing on 2nd gear .. say to slow down for a speed bump. It sounds like something is binding, then it frees up .

When is another good day I can come in, i'm gonna run out of "vacation" time to take out from work =/.

here are pictures of the axle

passenger side - with the gold ring

drivers side - missing the gold ring


Waiman

i saw those pics when you pm'd me.:) stop by anytime just call my cell okay. 510 220 3900..

Hey Gino,

Can I stop by tommorow Friday 8/26 (afternoon) like after lunch (1:30).

Also I want you to take a look/evaluate what is causing the flicking type noise on my passneger side front wheel well area.

I sent you an email

Waiman

pm'd you :) call my cell first okay.. The shop line is still jacked..:(

Thanks a lot gino for that quick fix. Hopefully I cought the problem early, don't think too much greece came out (drove like 20 miles with it taped up with duct tape).

Thanks for the great deal too, and fast service. I appreciate it.

Oleg

:D

anytime, next event bring a package of chicken wings so we can grill it..yuuuuuummy ;)