Torn CV Boot

[Tony Hoffman]

I wouldn't go very long at all. Get any water in there, and you will shortly
have a bad CV joint on your hands. The boot kits aren't bad, about $20, and
the labor to change it. I'd do both the boots on that axle while it's out.
SHouldn't be much more in labor, most of it is pulling the axle itself.

The control arms, on the other hand, you can go a while with. Probably
recommended due to worn bushings. They share a little of the labot cost, but
not much. If you can afford it now, I'd do them. Otherwise, just save up and
do them later. He should be able to show you how bad they are, so you have
an idea what you are looking at.

Tony

On Wed, Jul 6, 2011 at 3:52 PM, Max Hoepli <mhoepli at vif.com> wrote:

> Mechanic found torn CV boot at front right. Saw some leaked lube. I did not
> know of this problem 3 weeks ago. No noise from the front. How long can I
> drive with this problem?
>
> Mechanic said I should change the control arms left and right at front.
>
> Max
>
> 1986 Type 44 Turbo Quattro
>