On Wed, 10 Mar 1999, Davidson wrote: > Well, at least I think it's the steering arm boot. It would be the most > forward rubber boot that looks like a CV joint boot. A little more forward a > little higher than the CV joint boot. > Anyway, I just fount the one on the driver's side is ripped up pretty good.. > like shredded on the upper side. Can I drive 200 miles to my favored > mechanic or is it best to get it replaced where I am? > Any idea what this is going to cost me? > > Thanks for your help. > Bill > 90 Westy Syncro Howdy -- I had those boots ripped up on my '81 for something like 8 years. There is a joint in there that gets kind of hacked up, but I didn't have to replace the rack... although maybe I should anyway, it's a bit, uh, wiggly. If you've got power steering I'd consider being a bit more careful, as the rack is more complicated and more expensive to replace. I wouldn't think 200 miles should cause a problem. Hell, wrap it up in strong plastic if you're really worried ;) Gary ----------------------------------------------------------------- Gary Shea shea@xmission.com Salt Lake City http://www.xmission.com/~shea |
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