CV BOOT?

[JamesD]

Hi all.

Well my 996 C4 6sp cab, is nearly ready for collection.

But before I do my indy has asked if I could order a, (Front/right outer, CV BOOT)

what is this? all I know is it has something to do with grease...

He said it's not major but it will need to be changed eventually.

[minny]

The CV boot goes over the constant velocity joint (CV joint) at the end of the driveshaft. There is an inner CV and outer CV joint. The CV boot is the rubber bit that looks like a bellow.

[ericinboca]

Hi all.

Well my 996 C4 6sp cab, is nearly ready for collection.

But before I do my indy has asked if I could order a, (Front/right outer, CV BOOT)

what is this? all I know is it has something to do with grease...

He said it's not major but it will need to be changed eventually.

To add to minny's answer -- it holds the grease in, and keeps contaminants out.

[dr914jr]

You should probably ask him to inspect the joint in question carefully before reinstalling it. Often when the boot fails the grease is lost and the joint soon follows.

[JamesD]

Thanks guy's, I now understand, I think I will ask him to check the joint in question to just see if it's ok.

Is this common, if the joint goes is it a big job/problem?

[ericinboca]

Thanks guy's, I now understand, I think I will ask him to check the joint in question to just see if it's ok.

Is this common, if the joint goes is it a big job/problem?

It's not uncommon for the boots to develop a hole, allowing in dirt and gunk that can degrade the grease, and then have a damaged CV joint as a result. Based on your original post, it sounded like the indy was saying they will need to be replaced soon, not that they currently have a hole in them...if that is the case, I bet your CVs are fine, and he is just advocating some preventative maintenance.

[JamesD]

Well my indy said a small amount of grease was weeping out, so maybe a bit of preventative maintenance in this case, is welcome.

When I order a new CV boot should I order some grease too?

[ericinboca]

Well my indy said a small amount of grease was weeping out, so maybe a bit of preventative maintenance in this case, is welcome.

When I order a new CV boot should I order some grease too?

Yes. If you take the boot off, it is a good idea to clean up the joint, inspect it, and then repack when the new boot goes on. I would think your indy will have the right grease. I wonder where is was coming from, a hole or past the clamped end. Those clamps don't always hold so great. I've quit using the Porsche clamps and use an older style now.

[JamesD]

Idont know where it's coming from but I'll like to know too.