Pin Hole in CV boot / Quick fix?
Oct 21, 2010 | 01:53 PM
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Pin Hole in CV boot / Quick fix?
While trying to pull the right rear Axle to fix an outer boot I noticed I have a pin hole on the inner boot.
I could hear air pushing out when I plunged the joint in while trying to wrestle the axle.
Want to do a ride this weekend before the snow arrives. Is there any quick fixes that might get me through a couple weekends.
Once the snow comes I'll repack and replace the boot. Just trying to buy time.
Maybe a glue/sealant of some type. It's a small hole. No tear.
I could hear air pushing out when I plunged the joint in while trying to wrestle the axle.
Want to do a ride this weekend before the snow arrives. Is there any quick fixes that might get me through a couple weekends.
Once the snow comes I'll repack and replace the boot. Just trying to buy time.
Maybe a glue/sealant of some type. It's a small hole. No tear.
it really isn't worth loosing a $200+ cv joint as you might have got water/dirt in it already. imo 
Oct 21, 2010 | 03:05 PM
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That is true.
There was no sign of any grease coming out of the pin hole until I was plunging it. I have it in my head that the hole is small enough that it acted like a baby bottle. wont leak until pressure is applied and thats when the grease came out.
And with my scranny 160lb body with HD springs I assume that joing aint plunging much.
I know this is all wishful thinking and I should at least take to boot off and have a peek at it and replace as soon as I can.
Another reason for my hessitation is that Polaris wants 58 dollars for one boot kit. That hurts since I may need two.
There was no sign of any grease coming out of the pin hole until I was plunging it. I have it in my head that the hole is small enough that it acted like a baby bottle. wont leak until pressure is applied and thats when the grease came out.
And with my scranny 160lb body with HD springs I assume that joing aint plunging much.
I know this is all wishful thinking and I should at least take to boot off and have a peek at it and replace as soon as I can.
Another reason for my hessitation is that Polaris wants 58 dollars for one boot kit. That hurts since I may need two.
Oct 21, 2010 | 03:13 PM
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That is true.
There was no sign of any grease coming out of the pin hole until I was plunging it. I have it in my head that the hole is small enough that it acted like a baby bottle. wont leak until pressure is applied and thats when the grease came out.
And with my scranny 160lb body with HD springs I assume that joing aint plunging much.
I know this is all wishful thinking and I should at least take to boot off and have a peek at it and replace as soon as I can.
Another reason for my hessitation is that Polaris wants 58 dollars for one boot kit. That hurts since I may need two.
There was no sign of any grease coming out of the pin hole until I was plunging it. I have it in my head that the hole is small enough that it acted like a baby bottle. wont leak until pressure is applied and thats when the grease came out.
And with my scranny 160lb body with HD springs I assume that joing aint plunging much.
I know this is all wishful thinking and I should at least take to boot off and have a peek at it and replace as soon as I can.
Another reason for my hessitation is that Polaris wants 58 dollars for one boot kit. That hurts since I may need two.
so i learned an expensive lesson. if you do go out, make sure as too not get any water/mud any where near it.
Oct 21, 2010 | 03:39 PM
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Checked it twice. Even made an oouch noise when he said the price.
If I need 2 boot kits thats gonna be 116 plus tax so over $130. It hurts.
If I need 2 boot kits thats gonna be 116 plus tax so over $130. It hurts.
