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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: christomk3gti on 26 September 2009, 17:54
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Need a inner drive shaft Cv Rubber boot (on the longer drive shaft drivers side)... finally found out it was this lol...
Anyone know how much it will cost me at a garage to replace the rubber boot?
Christo
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Found it now.... no need to reply :laugh:
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thinkits easy enough to do!
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Just read on a thread on here.... that Split Inner Drive shaft rubber boots are NOT an MOT Failure????
Thats wrong isnt it??
My MOT is on Friday 2nd... need to know if this job needs doing urgently b4 friday.
And yes I do know i need it doing soon, just short of cash at the mo, and i dont think i can do it myself. :sad:
Many Thanks...
Christo
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thought it would be a fail...?
im skint too... :(
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someone should know... surely.
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It will fail with a split inner drive shaft boot as I had to get mine done to pass the MOT !!
Cost me £60 labour as the cv joint was a nightmare to seperate from the hub !! I was gonna do it myself but without a ramp its a bit of a pig !!
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cheers. will have to get it sorted this week.
thanks
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Split boot is a mot fail.
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It will fail with a split inner drive shaft boot as I had to get mine done to pass the MOT !!
Cost me £60 labour as the cv joint was a nightmare to seperate from the hub !! I was gonna do it myself but without a ramp its a bit of a pig !!
They are a nightmare to separate on mk3's, a puller is required to do the job.
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I have a dirty great chunk missing out of one of mine, but it was still just an advisory :s
You can see it if you look down the back of the engine :D 1.5 inch by just under an inch hole.
Depends where you get it done I suppose.
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exactly the same as mine...
Was speaking to an MOT guy tonight at the club (yes a working mens club lol) may i add.... cheap beer :)
He said, it will pass an mot, may be an advisory... Only the outer CV Boots are a fail as they move alot (the joint) and is a safety issue.
where as the inner isnt.
I still need it doing but may have to wait few weeks. i think im going to try my look on friday for the MOT... I'll let you guys know if it passes or not...
(I get 14dayz free retest at my place, and he only does MOT's.... doesnt do repairs..) so may go in my favour. so finger crossed.
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outers are more important as the spray grease on the brakes :shocked:
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Well decided to ring the MOT station..... He said the inner drive shaft is NOT mot-able, so it WILL Pass an MOT.
Good to know for future reference.
I will get it changed asap though, just i've/will be spending alot of money this week :wink:
Christo
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http://www.motester.co.uk/CarOwnersGuidetoTheMOT/WhatIsTested/tabid/2598/Default.aspx
Under vehicle checks:
All the steering joints are inspected by the Tester whilst the steering is loaded by turning the steering wheel from side to side.
Power steering systems are checked with the engine running
The security of attachment of the steering rack or steering box is checked both with respect to the tightness of nuts and bolts, and structural cracking or corrosion of the vehicle chassis where it is attached
Whilst the vehicle stands on special swivel plates the wheels are turned from lock to lock and checked to ensure that the wheels and tyres do not foul either the structure of the vehicle or any brake pipes or hoses
with the wheels jacked the wheel bearings are checked
steering rack gaiters and front outer constant velocity joint boots are examined
metal and/or rubber bushes are checked as are split pins, locking nuts and other locking or retaining devices which relate to steering components.
On some cars there will be rear wheel steering which is checked from beneath the car.
Seems odd but must be correct.
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Does seem strange doesn't it. good to know tho.