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From: gincar@ezwebtech.com
Subject: Re: Left front CV boot cracked
Message-ID: <c37ce$16202c.cb@neontetra.realize.com>
Date: Fri, 04 Dec 1998 06:32:44 GMT
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On 11/25/98, Frank H Lee <
frank@gladstone.uoregon.edu> wrote:
> The left front CV boot of my 88 Mazda 323 sedan is cracked.
> 
> However the mechanic said we should wait until there's a tear and get it
> checked at every oil change. Should I get it replaced immediately or wait?
> 
> I'm kind of nervous about it. Will I have a major problem if I'm driving
> with a large tear in the CV boot?
> 
> Is there a way to check?
> 
> Could I get a CV boot change at Costco? (just wondering cause
> I'm going to get membership there)
> 
> Thanks a bunch,
> 
> Frank
> Do yourself a big favor and have the boot replaced. By letting this small problem go it will turn into a major driveline situation. A crack can turn into a tear very fast. IE cv joint replacement.
Carl



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