Rubber boot question (repair or replace)

[dr. d]

Baka may ingenious solution yung iba. Hirap kasi papalitan agad yung lower control arm just for that.

the rubber boot has no structural function.
the objective of the rubber boot, is to protect the metal parts of the joint from rusting or wearing out faster than it normally does.
if the joint is still good, i.e., no noise or excessive free play, then you can go on using it, as is.
you can replace it when it starts acting up (above).

kasi, my suspicion is, you can not replace that boot. you have to replace the entire assembly.
might as well maximize it, before replacing it.

good luck.
tell us what happens.

and yes. the un-zoomed picture is much better.

in the past,
we have continued using the joint, even if the rubber boot had already torn.
tumatagal naman yung joint, before it starts acting up. something like a year... maybe more...

[Vodka]

inject grease inside the boot. then patch the hole w/ a bicycle tube patch. get a small and flexible one like Maruni

but that's just delaying the inevitable

[oj88]

I thought I'd address the 2nd elephant in the room.... why is the hub assembly and lower arm soaking in oil? Is the strut/damper leaking as well?

[dr. d]

I thought I'd address the 2nd elephant in the room.... why is the hub assembly and lower arm soaking in oil? Is the strut/damper leaking as well?

the clamp is dry...
dunno.

[hardwang]

I thought I'd address the 2nd elephant in the room.... why is the hub assembly and lower arm soaking in oil? Is the strut/damper leaking as well?

Kakapalit lang ng shock absorber na nag leak sa side na yan. The mechanic probably didn't bother to clean it up. Soaked nga din yung rubber ng cv joint. Pa check ko pa ulit kung may leak.

[DreamTracker]

Kakapalit lang ng shock absorber na nag leak sa side na yan. The mechanic probably didn't bother to clean it up. Soaked nga din yung rubber ng cv joint. Pa check ko pa ulit kung may leak.

That looks like a ball joint boot; it prevents dust and water getting into the joint. If the joint is still in good condition, replacing just its boot is a nice option. You can try 'em mechanic guys in Banawe as they might just find a boot from a recovered joint.

Cheers!

[dr. d]

That looks like a ball joint boot; it prevents dust and water getting into the joint. If the joint is still in good condition, replacing just its boot is a nice option. You can try 'em mechanic guys in Banawe as they might just find a boot from a recovered joint.

Cheers!

most of these boots are not cheap to replace.
while the rubber boot itself might cost only so much, the labor involved might cost more than the part being replaced. babaklasin kasi yung buong dulo...
as i recall, the classic VW air-cooled axle boot was designed for ease of replacement. it had a longitudinal opening that is closed in place by multiple bolts and nuts. parang butones ng polo shirt.

[travajante]

as i recall, the classic VW air-cooled axle boot was designed for ease of replacement. it had a longitudinal opening that is closed in place by multiple bolts and nuts. parang butones ng polo shirt.

Those days....Those cars....Dealership survival wasn't conceived/schemed yet, doc.[emoji4]
Look at them today....mod a lil, miss a PMS, void the warranty. Electronics, diagnostics, Make-badged lubes/fluids, CVT, planned obsolescence.....so many tricks up their sleeves. Cars are no different from cellphones now.[emoji16]


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[oj88]

Kakapalit lang ng shock absorber na nag leak sa side na yan. The mechanic probably didn't bother to clean it up. Soaked nga din yung rubber ng cv joint. Pa check ko pa ulit kung may leak.

Ah, question answered. It's a familiar sight kasi because it's happened to me before.

[KiiiM]

replace sir, kakapalit ko lang ng boot, sabi kasi ng mekaniko ko, mas mainam daw palitan na para hndi pasukan ng dumi