New cv joint rubber boot

Terranical · 12-09-2014, 13:45

Just had a new n/s boot fitted on the drive shaft here in Spain (proper job, not the "zip" type) - €48! That's around £42. Hour and a half labour at €24 an hour and €12 for the boot, that seems remarkably cheap to me. Anyone have any idea how much that would cost in the UK?

AlexD333 · 12-09-2014, 14:02

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Originally Posted by Terranical

Just had a new n/s boot fitted on the drive shaft here in Spain (proper job, not the "zip" type) - €48! That's around £42. Hour and a half labour at €24 an hour and €12 for the boot, that seems remarkably cheap to me. Anyone have any idea how much that would cost in the UK?

Don't forget you are in terrano country

And th answer to your question would be "more"

Banshee · 12-09-2014, 16:30

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Originally Posted by AlexD333

Don't forget you are in terrano country

And the answer to your question would be "more"

Not if you do it yourself, super easy job, in fact I have one to do on the new motor, thankfully it's an outer one, I've been told that the inner ones are a ballache as you have to unbolt the driveshaft on the transfer box and lose alll the fluid on the floor

lol

I've used the split type ones and they are terrible. I've recently purchased a Bailcast fitting cone that makes installing them a breeze

RJL Services · 12-09-2014, 18:43

i Changed one last week and unbolted the shaft of the transfer box and no fluid came out as it bolted to flange this was on a 1999 model

bry · 12-09-2014, 19:37

I replaced both cv joints, never lost any oil.

solarman216 · 12-09-2014, 21:38

Erm????? they do not fit to the transfer box but to the front diff, no oil can be lost from this as the flanges that the shafts fit too are part of the front diff, think someone may be mistaking this for another vehicle, Rick

Banshee · 12-09-2014, 22:00

Oops I think I've made a boo boo I meant diff lol

firebobby · 13-09-2014, 09:37

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Originally Posted by Banshee

Oops I think I've made a boo boo I meant diff lol

Oh Banshee, what are you like

Is there a down section on this ( to lazy to look

) if not, a photo write up may help others if your doing yours

12-09-2014, 13:45	#1
Terranical Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Resident in Bristol, Terrano in Spain Vehicle: 1994 Terrano 2.7TD SWB Posts: 1,398	New cv joint rubber boot Just had a new n/s boot fitted on the drive shaft here in Spain (proper job, not the "zip" type) - €48! That's around £42. Hour and a half labour at €24 an hour and €12 for the boot, that seems remarkably cheap to me. Anyone have any idea how much that would cost in the UK?

12-09-2014, 21:38	#6
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Erm????? they do not fit to the transfer box but to the front diff, no oil can be lost from this as the flanges that the shafts fit too are part of the front diff, think someone may be mistaking this for another vehicle, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

12-09-2014, 22:00	#7
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	Oops I think I've made a boo boo I meant diff lol __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

12-09-2014, 18:43	#4
RJL Services Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: southwest gloucester Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 2.7 2003 Posts: 615	i Changed one last week and unbolted the shaft of the transfer box and no fluid came out as it bolted to flange this was on a 1999 model

12-09-2014, 19:37	#5
bry Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: South Yorkshire.. Vehicle: Nissan Terrano MK 2 SE Posts: 1,757	I replaced both cv joints, never lost any oil.