Cv Joints/gaitor

[UKDM323]

OK i got a nissan almera 1.4 as a second car, i know it isnt a toyota but same principles & makes some noises like when turning so guess thats the CV joints on way out? i got tyres replaced at front today but that guy said it cv gaitor is on way out.....so anyone know if there expensive to replace them or had expereience of changing them?

[JappyBeast]

Total git to replace, but I have heard about ones that you wrap around and then glue up?

[UKDM323]

Not heard of that but i dont know much about these anyway & is that the CV gatior your on about ?wouldnt thought you get away with glueing the cv joint itself?? but i be getting a garage to do work for me whatever need replacing.

Total git to replace, but I have heard about ones that you wrap around and then glue up?

[JappyBeast]

Its the actual rubber that gets glued, not the joint.

Its just alot of work as you have to remove the hub to get to it! Remember doing it on my old VW Polo, what a pain just for a rubber sleeve!

[Red Yaris 54]

Not heard of that but i dont know much about these anyway & is that the CV gatior your on about ?wouldnt thought you get away with glueing the cv joint itself?? but i be getting a garage to do work for me whatever need replacing.

Total git to replace, but I have heard about ones that you wrap around and then glue up?

This is the one that Jappy means:

http://www.carparts-direct.co.uk/splitdriveshaftgaiter.cfm

I have never used them myself but know of many people who have done with complete success

[JappyBeast]

Thats the fellow!

If you have time tho, I would set an afternoon to the side and fit a proper one.

[martin_longbow]

The glue up boots are ok, I put them on cars for MOT's but would not put a glue up on my own, but thats a moot point if the CV joint is being replaced, the drive shaft will be totally off and a new gater/ boot can be fitted when the CV joint is getting replaced.