Cost for replacing outer CV gaiter

osx · Unread post by **osx** » 12 Mar 2016, 00:10

Think it is time to get it replaced before next MOT and before it causes any problems. Any idea of the total cost (part and labour)?

jsp · Unread post by **jsp** » 12 Mar 2016, 01:53

Just the boot?

I guess 35 quid each each side. This is what my workshop charges my customers.

Any mechanic could replace this within 1hour if it is not a hardened boot.

osx · Unread post by **osx** » 12 Mar 2016, 21:09

That's quite reasonable. Had the other side replaced a year ago when i changed the steering rack and asked them to do both but was told there was not need - that will teach me!

Unread post by **RichardW** » 12 Mar 2016, 23:09

By the looks of it there are 2 types of shaft - one you can do on the car, the other needs to come off and the inner joint taken apart. But I suppose you could do even the type that should be done from the back with a stretchy boot. Quite difficult to get the shaft out of the hub on an X7 - I very much doubt you will get it for £35, twice that perhaps...or 4 times at the dealer!

jsp · Unread post by **jsp** » 13 Mar 2016, 06:32

If some driveshafts are cheaper than refitting a boot just replace the whole driveshaft.

osx · Unread post by **osx** » 13 Mar 2016, 08:05

Driveshafts go for £150+ so not going to replace it.

Richard - how do you know which type? Is it different for Auto or Manual?

Unread post by **RichardW** » 13 Mar 2016, 13:06

It looks like they are used interchangeably - you will need to have a look at the shaft and find the label on it. GKN cannot be done by removing the outer joint, whereas PSA and NTN types can. Like I say though, you could do either with a stretchy boot.

jsp · Unread post by **jsp** » 13 Mar 2016, 16:59

+1 on the stretch boot easiest way.

Unread post by **daviemck2006** » 13 Mar 2016, 18:49

I did mine with a split boot that glued together no problem. No need to undo driveshaft at all!

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osx · Unread post by **osx** » 14 Mar 2016, 19:08

Too many options!

I think the consensus about split boots is that they don't last very long and it can be a messy job.

What sort of stretchy boot is compatible with the X7?
Is there a part number/link for the PSA and NTN types?

jsp · Unread post by **jsp** » 15 Mar 2016, 01:11

Universal type.

lexi · Unread post by **lexi** » 15 Mar 2016, 21:35

Stretch boots are awkward to do on the car with that mad cone. Slippy things. Even the makers say to pull drive shaft onto the bench. If doing so get a new driveshaft seal into gearbox and some oil to top up.

jsp · Unread post by **jsp** » 19 Mar 2016, 05:58

You might consider getting this and do it by your self.

Unread post by **Paul-R** » 19 Mar 2016, 08:41

Flipping heck! Something from Anne Summers?

Unread post by **myglaren** » 19 Mar 2016, 12:33

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