Re: CV boots

[Huw Powell <human@nh.ultranet.com>]

> crawling around under my car the today, i noticed that one (right
> outer) CV boot was almost completely gone. is this as bad as i
> think?  is it imperative that it be changed?  (1981 4k 5+5 193k)

Not good unless you want to buy a CV joint real soon.  get another boot
on and save it from destruction.

> also, i think my oil consumption is a touch high, at 1qt per 500 mi.
> i know i have an oil leak on the top engine gasket, but that would
> be a PITA to change (or mabey not my audi standards). should it
> be changed too?

Well, yeah, before worrying about oil "consumption" it makes sense to
eliminate oi "leaks".  New rubber gasket, about $20, PITA level or
replacement, low to medium.  Some awkward nuts, some stuff int he way
that is easy to move.  bloodshed factor minimal.

What type/weight oil do you run?  A slightly heavier oil might help too.

-- 
Huw Powell

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82 Audi Coupe; 84 4kq; 85 Coupe GT
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