2008 passat CV boot

"Gary" wrote in message

> My wife took our 2004 Passat Wagon (standard) to the dealer for the 30K
> mile service (we don't drive much), and they told her that it needs front
> CV boots, and that it would cost $500. My questions are: 1) can a CV boot
> fail that soon? and 2) does it really cost that much?

CV boots can dry rot and tear, or can be torn by an impact with something
kicked up from the road, so yes they can fail even that soon. As far as the
cost goes, it depends on if it's one side or both sides and if it's all four
boots or not.
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Yes, and in our area the price is about $210 each. Around here most start
failing at about 50,000miles, but your car is 4 years old.


"Gary" wrote in message

> My wife took our 2004 Passat Wagon (standard) to the dealer for the 30K
> mile service (we don't drive much), and they told her that it needs front
> CV boots, and that it would cost $500. My questions are: 1) can a CV boot
> fail that soon? and 2) does it really cost that much?
> Thanks - Gary
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They said it's the two outer boots, and they want over $500. I'll start
checking on garages tomorrow. Do any chains (like Midas, etc) do that kind
of work? Would the local mechanic at the gas station have enough expertise?

"Gary" wrote in message

> My wife took our 2004 Passat Wagon (standard) to the dealer for the 30K
> mile service (we don't drive much), and they told her that it needs front
> CV boots, and that it would cost $500. My questions are: 1) can a CV boot
> fail that soon? and 2) does it really cost that much?
> Thanks - Gary
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BTW A failed CV joint, car can't go anywhere. Only one has to fail.

--
Dave

My vote in this primary was for the lesser
of many evils...
"Dioclese" <NONE> wrote in message

> 1) Depends on the terrain you've driven over the entire 30K miles.
> 2) Apparently, its the dealer's price. The boot itself is inexpensive. A
> new pair of CV joints could probably be had at a reputable garage for a
> similar price. If the CV boots are damaged, the CV joints could fail
> soon, hastened by inclement weather and water on the road.
>
> --
> Dave
>
> My vote in this primary was for the lesser
> of many evils...
> "Gary" wrote in message
>
>> My wife took our 2004 Passat Wagon (standard) to the dealer for the 30K
>> mile service (we don't drive much), and they told her that it needs front
>> CV boots, and that it would cost $500. My questions are: 1) can a CV boot
>> fail that soon? and 2) does it really cost that much?
>> Thanks - Gary
>
>
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I would keep away from the chains. You will be much safer at an
independent mechanic's shop. Ask around at work and friends and neighbors.

You should be able to get a lower price than the dealer.

That said $500 is not too bad if both outer boots are bad.

As others have noted, those boots can go out that soon and age as about
as much to do with it as miles.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia 's Muire duit



"Gary" wrote in message

> They said it's the two outer boots, and they want over $500. I'll start
> checking on garages tomorrow. Do any chains (like Midas, etc) do that kind
> of work? Would the local mechanic at the gas station have enough
> expertise?
>
> "Gary" wrote in message
>
>> My wife took our 2004 Passat Wagon (standard) to the dealer for the 30K
>> mile service (we don't drive much), and they told her that it needs front
>> CV boots, and that it would cost $500. My questions are: 1) can a CV boot
>> fail that soon? and 2) does it really cost that much?
>> Thanks - Gary
>
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On Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:50:53 -0400, "Gary"
wrote:

>My wife took our 2004 Passat Wagon (standard) to the dealer for the 30K mile
>service (we don't drive much), and they told her that it needs front CV
>boots, and that it would cost $500. My questions are: 1) can a CV boot fail
>that soon? and 2) does it really cost that much?
>Thanks - Gary

1. Sometimes they fail, sometimes they are damaged (stones, debris,
etc.)

2. That much? From a dealer?!? What kind of question is that? Of
course it costs that much, in fact it will cost more since they'll be
obligated to find other things that need replacement.
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I am not fond of the type of material they use for the CV Joints. They just
seem too stiff for my likings.

"Matt B." wrote in message

> "Gary" wrote in message
>
>> My wife took our 2004 Passat Wagon (standard) to the dealer for the 30K
>> mile service (we don't drive much), and they told her that it needs front
>> CV boots, and that it would cost $500. My questions are: 1) can a CV boot
>> fail that soon? and 2) does it really cost that much?
>
> CV boots can dry rot and tear, or can be torn by an impact with something
> kicked up from the road, so yes they can fail even that soon. As far as
> the cost goes, it depends on if it's one side or both sides and if it's
> all four boots or not.
>
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I'm sure they(chains) can do the job. Around here the chains come the dealer
to buy the boot kit which usually means their price for the boot is more
than the dealers list price. Currently the boot kits list for about $55 at
our place and the rest being labor at $85 per hour. VW boot kit has the,
boot, clamps, grease, hub bolt. It's really a good deal.


"Gary" wrote in message

> They said it's the two outer boots, and they want over $500. I'll start
> checking on garages tomorrow. Do any chains (like Midas, etc) do that kind
> of work? Would the local mechanic at the gas station have enough
> expertise?
>
> "Gary" wrote in message
>
>> My wife took our 2004 Passat Wagon (standard) to the dealer for the 30K
>> mile service (we don't drive much), and they told her that it needs front
>> CV boots, and that it would cost $500. My questions are: 1) can a CV boot
>> fail that soon? and 2) does it really cost that much?
>> Thanks - Gary
>
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Well they can go down hill pretty well with a broken cv joint. <g>
Or maybe on a tow truck or pulled or pushed. <g>

But yes I agree with Dioclese, they usually can not move under their own
power.

Have your boots replaced after inspecting the cv joints.
Some believe it is better/cheaper to replace the whole half shaft. Even a
dealer I talked to said that if the inner boot is cracked the vehicle gets a
new/remanned half shaft.
I believe in repairing what you have!
--
later,
dave
(One out of many daves)

"Dioclese" <NONE> wrote in message

> BTW A failed CV joint, car can't go anywhere. Only one has to fail.
>
> --
> Dave
>
> My vote in this primary was for the lesser
> of many evils...
> "Dioclese" <NONE> wrote in message
>
>> 1) Depends on the terrain you've driven over the entire 30K miles.
>> 2) Apparently, its the dealer's price. The boot itself is inexpensive.
>> A new pair of CV joints could probably be had at a reputable garage for a
>> similar price. If the CV boots are damaged, the CV joints could fail
>> soon, hastened by inclement weather and water on the road.
>>
>> --
>> Dave
>>
>> My vote in this primary was for the lesser
>> of many evils...
>> "Gary" wrote in message
>>
>>> My wife took our 2004 Passat Wagon (standard) to the dealer for the 30K
>>> mile service (we don't drive much), and they told her that it needs
>>> front CV boots, and that it would cost $500. My questions are: 1) can a
>>> CV boot fail that soon? and 2) does it really cost that much?
>>> Thanks - Gary
>>
>>
>
>
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On Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:35:40 GMT, "dave AKA vwdoc1"
wrote:

>Some believe it is better/cheaper to replace the whole half shaft. Even a
>dealer I talked to said that if the inner boot is cracked the vehicle gets a
>new/remanned half shaft.

I had a CV joint fail (it was still moving, but grinding around every
corner) on my 2005 Passat TDI w/ 5 speed Tiptronic automatic at about
90,000KM (about 55,000 miles). Luckily the CV joints are covered under the
100,000KM power train warranty for this car, so it didn't cost me anything.

Anyway, the parts guy could not get individual CV joints, and they ended up
replacing the entire axle and both joints. That's gotta be one expensive
repair. I just hope the other side lasts 6 months, until the lease is up.
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> On Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:35:40 GMT, "dave AKA vwdoc1"

>
> Anyway, the parts guy could not get individual CV joints, and they ended up
> replacing the entire axle and both joints. That's gotta be one expensive
> repair. I just hope the other side lasts 6 months, until the lease is up.

I've got a 1999 Passat, passenger side CV joint shat the bed, and I
couldn't get one anywhere for reasonable money (that side on that year
is unique). Had it rebuilt by Raxles, took a week including shipping
both ways, but for $200 they stripped and repainted the shaft, and
installed new inner and outer joints and boots. The outer end was
wrapped in saran wrap to keep the grease in and dirt out. Took me an
hour to pop it in.

Overall an excellent experience, I would highly recommend them. BTW,
when I called, the phone was picked up by an actual person who
understood what they had in inventory, what their rebuilding process
was, the process for shipping an axle to be rebuilt (instead of buying
one they had and returning the core), etc.
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"Al Rudderham" wrote in message

> On Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:35:40 GMT, "dave AKA vwdoc1"
> wrote:
>
>>Some believe it is better/cheaper to replace the whole half shaft. Even a
>>dealer I talked to said that if the inner boot is cracked the vehicle gets
>>a
>>new/remanned half shaft.
>
> I had a CV joint fail (it was still moving, but grinding around every
> corner) on my 2005 Passat TDI w/ 5 speed Tiptronic automatic at about

If it was still moving on its own power, the CV joint had not failed at that
point. A very strong warning that it will fail very, very soon though.
And, undeniable evidence that needs immediate replacing.
--
Dave

My vote in this primary was for the lesser
of many evils...
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