Can someone explain what this means? Nearside front front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
2006-09-16 21:49:12 · 15 answers · asked by stephenpowell25@btinternet.com 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
it should say ' nearside front constant velocity joint gaiter split ' commonly known as c.v. boot , it's the boot that covers the outer drive shaft joint just behind the hub , and is not usually to difficult to replace .
PS the reason it says front front is because of the way the computerised system works and it takes a bit of getting used to
2006-09-17 23:59:13 · answer #1 · answered by saint 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is just a rubber cover that protects the drive shaft by keeping
road dirt from contacting grease on the joint, leading to prematute wear and failure!
Repair is straightforward and should be inexpensive - say £20 -
£70 depending on the type of garage you use. It is certainly not
a major defect as these gaiters will fail on any car after say 5 years or harsh conditions.
Pay up gracefully, this is escaping lightly for a typical MOT!
2006-09-17 00:56:02 · answer #2 · answered by pete h 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You CV joint cover is split. If the gaiter is damaged, the MoS2 (molybdenum disulfide) grease that the joint is packed with, will be thrown out. The joint will then pick up dirt, water, and road deicing salt and cause the joint to overheat and wear, and the grease can also contaminate the brakes. In worst case, the CV joint may come apart causing the vehicle to stop moving.
2006-09-16 21:56:56 · answer #3 · answered by Loud Fast Rules 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I'm afraid so. I could bore you to tears with the ins and outs of MOT requirements, but you didn't ask me for that! All bulbs on the car should work. Providing the locks, door handles and alarm doesn't give the Tester immediate cause for concern, the first thing he will check is your lights. Why? Not because he is lazy, but because it is the quickest thing to fail a car on. With a failed MOT within sixty seconds, he can take on a last minute oil change or something! My advice is to find a trusted local mechanic, who will carry on with the test and ring you at the end of it to ask if you want to pay an additional couple of quid for a bulb to get a Pass Certificate!
2016-04-05 07:33:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the c/v gaiter / sometime`s called the c/v boot . it stop`s the grease from spilling out of the joint at the end of your drive shaft , you can buy a universal one that you can glue yourself , but these are not very good cost around £10 and easy to fit ( messy job ). or go to a garage and be prepared to pay around £60
2006-09-16 22:38:31 · answer #5 · answered by charlotterobo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
New C.V boot required. Its not huge thing but get a garage to do it, if its done wrong the drive shaft could be damaged. C.V boots cost around £5-10 and normally an hours labour.
2006-09-17 08:49:10 · answer #6 · answered by Bealzebub 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pls dont attempt to try and fit it yourself a cv gaitor can easilly be replaced by a mechanic or some one with the correct tools.u can buy split cv gaitors that u glue togheter but dont work if you take it to a garage it should cost around £50 i work in a garage and have seen what some people try to fix themselfs and it always ends up costing more to put right afterwoods
2006-09-16 22:31:36 · answer #7 · answered by jason.ward15@btinternet.com 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means u need to replace your c.v gaiter. got to any car accesory shop and explain this. they will sell u a new 1. easy to change. should take u about 15 mins
2006-09-16 21:56:08 · answer #8 · answered by kris g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It`s the flexible rubber tube that covers the CV joint to keep all the sh1t from the road from wrecking it. The joint might be stuffed too if it`s been broken awhile.
2006-09-17 06:24:27 · answer #9 · answered by henwilv 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-07-23 07:16:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋