2007-08-27 05:17:58 · 14 answers · asked by dyl.levi@btinternet.com 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It`s a rubber or plastic cover that covers the moving parts of a mechanism to prevent dirt or water from contaminating or damaging it.
Usually found on steering and gearbox components.
2007-08-27 05:26:39 · answer #1 · answered by firebobby 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are 2 information on the thank you to try this, first eliminate the stress shaft from the vehicle thoroughly and replace the entire CV gaiter. This in a storage will value approximately £a hundred. DIY around £30 and could be long previous in an afternoon. the 2d thank you to do it truly is to purchase a split gaiter kit, you decrease the previous gaiter of with a knife. you are able to then in fantastic condition the replace gaiter on a similar time as the stress shaft in place. The kit must be around £20, attempt eBay. Jae.
2016-12-12 12:54:43 · answer #2 · answered by janzen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The gaiters or 'Boots' are rober covers that cove the CV joints on the back of the wheels. They protect the joint from dirt which causes wear and keep the grease in. Splits in the gaiters aloow dirt and water into the joint which results in a knocking sound when cornering.
2007-08-30 13:53:53 · answer #3 · answered by Ray W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a cover over something, which allows that something to come out the end, and to move.
Examples are the gear-lever gaiter, the (less common in modern cars) handbrake gaiter, and the gaiters on the driveshaft constant-velocity-joints.
If the driveshaft gaiters are split, that lets dirt into the joint, and grease out. It is an MOT failure - and will also cause premature failure of the c.v. joint.
2007-08-27 22:48:06 · answer #4 · answered by Neil 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Gaiters are rubber seals or protective coverings, usually protecting moving joints. For example, drive shafts often have gaiters at the ends.
2007-08-27 05:29:41 · answer #5 · answered by Trainman 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A Gaiter is a croc----lives in rivers and swamps with sharp teeth
2007-08-27 05:35:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
If its failed an MOT is likely to be either the rubber boots on the steering rack that are split or the rubber boots on the drive shafts. about £30-£40 to replace per boot depending where you live
2007-08-30 13:47:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a gaiter in a car is any sharp part in the Car
2007-08-27 05:33:25 · answer #8 · answered by J-Blings 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Really it is a rubber cover that protects any joint on the suspention or steering from dirt dust and corrosion
2007-08-27 05:25:43 · answer #9 · answered by thelev51 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
usually found on the steering rack, it protects the track rod ends from becoming damaged by road grit.
2007-08-27 05:29:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋