Date:         Wed, 13 Jan 2016 19:00:56 -0600
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 1991 westy: torn CV boots on AT - best course of action?
Comments: To: spraggepat@gmail.com
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First, keep in mind that the axles on the automatic transaxle are different
lengths, one side to the other. That given, unless the  boots have been
torn a long time, 108,000 miles isn't a lot. The FACTORY CV's, properly and
routinely lubed will last as long as the engine if driven with reasonable
care. Pull them off, clean and inspect them, and if the races are clean and
there are no pits or rough spots on the ball bearings or races, lube well
with redline or similar high pressure grease and put back on your car, with
new boots, and be sure and check those boots regularly. They do get torn,
and road grit will eat up CV's in short order.

Good luck!

John
On Jan 13, 2016 14:51, "Patrick Spragge" <spraggepat@gmail.com> wrote:

> Always a question of what your time is worth...
> Also, if you decide to replace the complete assys, the 2 are different
> lengths on the AT
> Patrick Spragge
>
> > On Jan 13, 2016, at 12:30 PM, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> >
> > I would inspect the ones you have now... if it's from Germany and low
> > mileage better repack them and fit new boots, better than to replace with
> > parts w. unknown source....
>