I looked at my CV joints and the one on the driver's side has some kind of oil on it. How long can I drive with it being like that until itll need to be replaced? And how much will it cost me when i do have to have it done? Would i just need it replaced on that one side? I dont have a lot of money.
Also, i have some oil leaking from around the oil pan. Its not a lot just a few drips here and there. What could be the cause of that? Should i take it back to the last place that changed my oil and have them fix it? The oil was changed about a week and a half ago. Can i keep driving it with this leak until my next oil change since the leak is so small?
The car is a 2000 Civic Si.I think the CV joint on my driver%26039;s side is going bad (looks a little wet), how long can i Drive on it?
1 if the CV joint isnt clicking/clacking it will/could last for years and 20/40K miles cost is 200 per side.. if it has 125,000 mi or more do both sides while its at shop
Oli pan...a simple oil change will not cause lots of leak//unless guy poured 1/2 qt down the side or overfilled [did u chek level] wip it clean and see what it really is doing before asking a mechanic..[they aim to please and will be happy to put a new 500 dollar oil pan gasget %26quot;just to be safe%26quot; could b valve cover gasget..I think the CV joint on my driver%26039;s side is going bad (looks a little wet), how long can i Drive on it?
If the CV joint is going bad, it will start to make noise when you turn. You can drive it until it breaks or until you can't stand the noise.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Any one know why my steering feels loose and jerks when i run over bumps, & the steering wheel isnt centered?
I just changed the driver's side CV joint. I am not sure how this effected the steering Colum since the CV joint connects to the transmission. its and older car, 1987 Buick.Any one know why my steering feels loose and jerks when i run over bumps, %26amp; the steering wheel isnt centered?
If you unmounted the McPherson strut when changing the axle which I believe you would have to do when swapping the axles then the remounting of the strut may not be where it was before starting. The strut holds the tire upright and controls how the top of the tire leans in or out. When you reattached the strut it did not get put back where it had been and now the tie-rod attached to it is now out of position. I doubt anything is worn out this soon after replacing the axle. Take the car in for a front end alignment and the shop should be able to reposition it for you.Any one know why my steering feels loose and jerks when i run over bumps, %26amp; the steering wheel isnt centered?
alignment sounds like you didnt do something rightAny one know why my steering feels loose and jerks when i run over bumps, %26amp; the steering wheel isnt centered?
You have a suspension problem. Your CV shaft shouldn't affect the wheel alinement unless for some reason your tie rod ends have been replaced or adjusted.
Check ball joints, tie rodsAny one know why my steering feels loose and jerks when i run over bumps, %26amp; the steering wheel isnt centered?
Worn ball joints (if equipped), worn tie rod ends, worn shocks. Or possibly you didn't get everything tightened properly after working on it. The steering wheel being not centered indicates bad wheel alignment which can be contributed to the aforementioned parts being worn out.Any one know why my steering feels loose and jerks when i run over bumps, %26amp; the steering wheel isnt centered?
im unfamiliar with the design of your steering system, but take into account all the things mentioned above as well as steering rack bushings.Any one know why my steering feels loose and jerks when i run over bumps, %26amp; the steering wheel isnt centered?
i would say ball joints, get them replaced but first make sure which ones, even when they look good you have to test them, get the wheels out one by one and shake the ball joints, they shouldn't have any loose movement.
If you unmounted the McPherson strut when changing the axle which I believe you would have to do when swapping the axles then the remounting of the strut may not be where it was before starting. The strut holds the tire upright and controls how the top of the tire leans in or out. When you reattached the strut it did not get put back where it had been and now the tie-rod attached to it is now out of position. I doubt anything is worn out this soon after replacing the axle. Take the car in for a front end alignment and the shop should be able to reposition it for you.Any one know why my steering feels loose and jerks when i run over bumps, %26amp; the steering wheel isnt centered?
alignment sounds like you didnt do something rightAny one know why my steering feels loose and jerks when i run over bumps, %26amp; the steering wheel isnt centered?
You have a suspension problem. Your CV shaft shouldn't affect the wheel alinement unless for some reason your tie rod ends have been replaced or adjusted.
Check ball joints, tie rodsAny one know why my steering feels loose and jerks when i run over bumps, %26amp; the steering wheel isnt centered?
Worn ball joints (if equipped), worn tie rod ends, worn shocks. Or possibly you didn't get everything tightened properly after working on it. The steering wheel being not centered indicates bad wheel alignment which can be contributed to the aforementioned parts being worn out.Any one know why my steering feels loose and jerks when i run over bumps, %26amp; the steering wheel isnt centered?
im unfamiliar with the design of your steering system, but take into account all the things mentioned above as well as steering rack bushings.Any one know why my steering feels loose and jerks when i run over bumps, %26amp; the steering wheel isnt centered?
i would say ball joints, get them replaced but first make sure which ones, even when they look good you have to test them, get the wheels out one by one and shake the ball joints, they shouldn't have any loose movement.
My car is making a clicking/popping sound, what is wrong with it?
It's on the left side and it makes the sound mainly when I take turns, especially when I turn the wheel all the way. We have checked both calipers and both cv joints. We actually changed the one on the drivers side before I found out how to check to see if they were bad. It is a '97 Dodge Avenger, and I haven't had it for that long. Breaks are perfect and so are the calipers. As far as I can tell the cv joints are fine too. I was told that if I try and move the cv joint and it moves then it's bad, but if it doesn't then it is fine. and it doesn't move at all.My car is making a clicking/popping sound, what is wrong with it?
its a dodge...thats whats wrong...lol i would have said check the sv joint but you said u did so i dont knowMy car is making a clicking/popping sound, what is wrong with it?
replace the cv joints.
99.999999% thats the problemMy car is making a clicking/popping sound, what is wrong with it?
sadsd
its a dodge...thats whats wrong...lol i would have said check the sv joint but you said u did so i dont knowMy car is making a clicking/popping sound, what is wrong with it?
replace the cv joints.
99.999999% thats the problemMy car is making a clicking/popping sound, what is wrong with it?
sadsd
Cv joint makes clicking noise. how long can i run? Is it safe?
Hi, one of my cv joints is making the clicking noise (it's worn off due to broken boot) and i don't want to bother changing them right now. I'm getting holidays in another month.
I already drove about 2000km's like this.
Is it safe?
What's the worst?Cv joint makes clicking noise. how long can i run? Is it safe?
It could go at any minute.
Why push off the inevitable??
It won't cost any less or take any less time if you wait.Cv joint makes clicking noise. how long can i run? Is it safe?
I have seen them run that way for months. The best thing to do is change it obviously, but if you cant afford to, then just run it carefully. The worst thing that would happen is you stop moving. When that axle gives you will be stuck. Also, check your motor mounts before installing the new one, they are often the cause for a bad CV joint.
Best of Luck! You will need it.Cv joint makes clicking noise. how long can i run? Is it safe?
I have heard CV joints clicking for months, My opinion, you can make another month or so if you avoid sharp turns.. That's where the problem is, the CV works like a universal joint, when you turn hard, you put more strain on the joint..PS they ain't cheap....Nuf saidCv joint makes clicking noise. how long can i run? Is it safe?
Ever had a car with a driveshaft? Universal joints and CV's are the same thing. With the broken boot, the lubricating grease is now gone, and dirt and water is grinding the parts away. What is the worst? You will be broken down with no place to go cause it won't move. Safe? In what way. The parts seize, lockup and snap. And if you are doing highway speeds the CV rotates the same speed as the wheel. You could lose more than the CV - the other CV and the axle shaft and general control of the vehicle as it locks up the wheel.
Now you know.Cv joint makes clicking noise. how long can i run? Is it safe?
you are on borrowed time. to think it's gonna last another month, after you've been driving on it for that long already, is foolishly hopeful on your part. 1 of 2 things WILL happen. i repeat; WILL HAPPEN. the joint is gonna lock up, and jam, while you are turning, and, depending on how fast you are going at the time, the car will suddenly stop. the wheel will not turn(as in the steering wheel), and/or will not rotate(as in , letting the car roll) ,or, the joint will break up into pices, and the axle will turn inside of the joint housing, and the car will roll freely; that is, no power will reach the wheel/tire from the axle. then, the car will roll to a stop. it will not drive the car with only 1 axle turning.either way, you are looking at a tow bill, and the repairs on top of that. why chance it?Cv joint makes clicking noise. how long can i run? Is it safe?
Obviously, it should be changed. Having said that, I have never heard of one actually breaking like a universal joint. Try packing a little more grease into it, and it should get you through until your holidays. Just go easy on the gas pedal, especially on corners. I've had this before on old Minis - sometimes for over 5,000 kms - with no major breakdown, and no additional damage.Cv joint makes clicking noise. how long can i run? Is it safe?
well,it can get to the point to where it will lock up with you and maybe do something to your tranny.
I already drove about 2000km's like this.
Is it safe?
What's the worst?Cv joint makes clicking noise. how long can i run? Is it safe?
It could go at any minute.
Why push off the inevitable??
It won't cost any less or take any less time if you wait.Cv joint makes clicking noise. how long can i run? Is it safe?
I have seen them run that way for months. The best thing to do is change it obviously, but if you cant afford to, then just run it carefully. The worst thing that would happen is you stop moving. When that axle gives you will be stuck. Also, check your motor mounts before installing the new one, they are often the cause for a bad CV joint.
Best of Luck! You will need it.Cv joint makes clicking noise. how long can i run? Is it safe?
I have heard CV joints clicking for months, My opinion, you can make another month or so if you avoid sharp turns.. That's where the problem is, the CV works like a universal joint, when you turn hard, you put more strain on the joint..PS they ain't cheap....Nuf saidCv joint makes clicking noise. how long can i run? Is it safe?
Ever had a car with a driveshaft? Universal joints and CV's are the same thing. With the broken boot, the lubricating grease is now gone, and dirt and water is grinding the parts away. What is the worst? You will be broken down with no place to go cause it won't move. Safe? In what way. The parts seize, lockup and snap. And if you are doing highway speeds the CV rotates the same speed as the wheel. You could lose more than the CV - the other CV and the axle shaft and general control of the vehicle as it locks up the wheel.
Now you know.Cv joint makes clicking noise. how long can i run? Is it safe?
you are on borrowed time. to think it's gonna last another month, after you've been driving on it for that long already, is foolishly hopeful on your part. 1 of 2 things WILL happen. i repeat; WILL HAPPEN. the joint is gonna lock up, and jam, while you are turning, and, depending on how fast you are going at the time, the car will suddenly stop. the wheel will not turn(as in the steering wheel), and/or will not rotate(as in , letting the car roll) ,or, the joint will break up into pices, and the axle will turn inside of the joint housing, and the car will roll freely; that is, no power will reach the wheel/tire from the axle. then, the car will roll to a stop. it will not drive the car with only 1 axle turning.either way, you are looking at a tow bill, and the repairs on top of that. why chance it?Cv joint makes clicking noise. how long can i run? Is it safe?
Obviously, it should be changed. Having said that, I have never heard of one actually breaking like a universal joint. Try packing a little more grease into it, and it should get you through until your holidays. Just go easy on the gas pedal, especially on corners. I've had this before on old Minis - sometimes for over 5,000 kms - with no major breakdown, and no additional damage.Cv joint makes clicking noise. how long can i run? Is it safe?
well,it can get to the point to where it will lock up with you and maybe do something to your tranny.
Saturday, November 20, 2010
How should I spend my tax check- 3 options?
I need to finish my dental work I need another root canal and I need a permanant cap put on the side I already had done, the other side I didn't even start yet it's a missing tooth and it's in the back so it's not really visable it just bothers me because I know I'm missing a tooth. It's around $1000 and would take my whole tax check.
My car is literally falling apart needs a tune up oil change shocks and a new cv joint and axel. Again would take my whole tax check
I owe capital one 1000. Same thing whole tax check
Which one is the most importanat?How should I spend my tax check- 3 options?
Well your teeth will have to wait
I was going to choose your car till I seen you owe
Capital One ,
They charge late fees which accrue each month ( or maybe wks I would check it out) this can add up real fast and be very stressful not to mention owing a bank goes on your **Credit
Report** and can of course ruin your credit So forget about buying a new car later.
Trust me pay Capital One
Get someone to drive you to work
and since your teeth arent bothering you to much they can wait
Besides if you dont pay your bills you wont be doing much smiling anyway!!!How should I spend my tax check- 3 options?
I would pay capital one, that way you have good credit and you can charge the other 2 things and pay on them, rather than having to pay all at once.How should I spend my tax check- 3 options?
I say pay Capital One. Then you'll have one less monthly payment, thus giving you more money each month to put aside for your car and your teeth. And in the long run, if you wait to pay Capital One, you'll be wasting money because of interest rates.How should I spend my tax check- 3 options?
get your tooth fixedHow should I spend my tax check- 3 options?
Capital One - your credit is very important, so keep it squeeky clean by getting rid of this debt! If you free up the card, then you could always use it again if there's an emergency with your car.
As far as your dental work - find a dentist that takes monthly payments and get it done!
Best wishes!How should I spend my tax check- 3 options?
I would fix your car. The other things can wait, but you won't be able to do ANYTHING without your vehicle.How should I spend my tax check- 3 options?
I would say, pay off CapitalOne and then go here for a loan from them for your dental needs
http://www.capitalonehealthcarefinance.com/dental/
See which one would offer you a better interest rate and take it from there.How should I spend my tax check- 3 options?
the credit card debt. considering you are probably pay close to the min. payment and the interest is probably around 19%. I would get rid of that first. The car, maybe start to look at something a little better and not waste your time on a piece of junk.How should I spend my tax check- 3 options?
Tooth. You can get your teeth to the point that they can't be fixed. Everything else can be replaced.How should I spend my tax check- 3 options?
pay off the credit card. Sell the car and buy a newer one. As for the dental work .. save up then have the work done.How should I spend my tax check- 3 options?
Fix the car. You can pay minimums to Capital One and the dental work is not an emergency. Plus with the car you can get a job to pay for the other things. Without the car, how can you work?How should I spend my tax check- 3 options?
Tough one! I would say stay with the crdt card bill.
I would say fix your car and ask if you can make payments on the dental work? Or vise versa some car shops finance now so if they do then why not.How should I spend my tax check- 3 options?
Your car is the most important one. With no car you cant get to work to pay for the other things.big hair find rental properties
My car is literally falling apart needs a tune up oil change shocks and a new cv joint and axel. Again would take my whole tax check
I owe capital one 1000. Same thing whole tax check
Which one is the most importanat?How should I spend my tax check- 3 options?
Well your teeth will have to wait
I was going to choose your car till I seen you owe
Capital One ,
They charge late fees which accrue each month ( or maybe wks I would check it out) this can add up real fast and be very stressful not to mention owing a bank goes on your **Credit
Report** and can of course ruin your credit So forget about buying a new car later.
Trust me pay Capital One
Get someone to drive you to work
and since your teeth arent bothering you to much they can wait
Besides if you dont pay your bills you wont be doing much smiling anyway!!!How should I spend my tax check- 3 options?
I would pay capital one, that way you have good credit and you can charge the other 2 things and pay on them, rather than having to pay all at once.How should I spend my tax check- 3 options?
I say pay Capital One. Then you'll have one less monthly payment, thus giving you more money each month to put aside for your car and your teeth. And in the long run, if you wait to pay Capital One, you'll be wasting money because of interest rates.How should I spend my tax check- 3 options?
get your tooth fixedHow should I spend my tax check- 3 options?
Capital One - your credit is very important, so keep it squeeky clean by getting rid of this debt! If you free up the card, then you could always use it again if there's an emergency with your car.
As far as your dental work - find a dentist that takes monthly payments and get it done!
Best wishes!How should I spend my tax check- 3 options?
I would fix your car. The other things can wait, but you won't be able to do ANYTHING without your vehicle.How should I spend my tax check- 3 options?
I would say, pay off CapitalOne and then go here for a loan from them for your dental needs
http://www.capitalonehealthcarefinance.com/dental/
See which one would offer you a better interest rate and take it from there.How should I spend my tax check- 3 options?
the credit card debt. considering you are probably pay close to the min. payment and the interest is probably around 19%. I would get rid of that first. The car, maybe start to look at something a little better and not waste your time on a piece of junk.How should I spend my tax check- 3 options?
Tooth. You can get your teeth to the point that they can't be fixed. Everything else can be replaced.How should I spend my tax check- 3 options?
pay off the credit card. Sell the car and buy a newer one. As for the dental work .. save up then have the work done.How should I spend my tax check- 3 options?
Fix the car. You can pay minimums to Capital One and the dental work is not an emergency. Plus with the car you can get a job to pay for the other things. Without the car, how can you work?How should I spend my tax check- 3 options?
Tough one! I would say stay with the crdt card bill.
I would say fix your car and ask if you can make payments on the dental work? Or vise versa some car shops finance now so if they do then why not.How should I spend my tax check- 3 options?
Your car is the most important one. With no car you cant get to work to pay for the other things.
How much will a tune-up cost??
I have a 2001 FORD WINDSTAR
and the following needs to be serviced
Okay lets see, this is what i need..please give me an estimate
-Serpentine Belt
-Rear Shocks
-Spark Plugs (maybe wires too)
-Power Steering Fluid Change
-Fuel Filter
-cv joints (WHOLE AXLE/S CHEAPER RIGHT)
-Coolant Flush
-Air Conditioning Re-charge
Tire Rotation
Lube
4 new motor mounts
Top off all other fluids
All answers greatly appreciated thanks
Whats the best place to take it, to be serviced? Pep Boys..Sears...Ford?How much will a tune-up cost??
if u want to save money, do it yourself, by the list u showed it will run you over $1,000 because the labor is so expensive
and the following needs to be serviced
Okay lets see, this is what i need..please give me an estimate
-Serpentine Belt
-Rear Shocks
-Spark Plugs (maybe wires too)
-Power Steering Fluid Change
-Fuel Filter
-cv joints (WHOLE AXLE/S CHEAPER RIGHT)
-Coolant Flush
-Air Conditioning Re-charge
Tire Rotation
Lube
4 new motor mounts
Top off all other fluids
All answers greatly appreciated thanks
Whats the best place to take it, to be serviced? Pep Boys..Sears...Ford?How much will a tune-up cost??
if u want to save money, do it yourself, by the list u showed it will run you over $1,000 because the labor is so expensive
What causes the CV joint boot to tear?
I have to change the whole drive shaft of the fron passenger site because of the boot. What is the cause? How can it be prevented?What causes the CV joint boot to tear?
The CV joint will inevitably tear. It's made out of rubber. When rubber gets wet - then dries, it will begin to degrade. Plus turning left/right (even though the boot is formed into an %26quot;accordian%26quot;) will slowly work at breaking down the rubber boot. Eventually - like all things made from rubber, it will become brittle and crack.
It's unfortunate that when they go you typically need to replace the whole front axel-shaft. But - it happens. I've heard that if your replace CV joints before they crack - they can replace the boot on-axel. However I've never had it done myself.
I guess CV joint damage prevention would consist of: Not driving on wet/salty roads, putting a rubber-stabilizer on the outside of the boot (although I think they already do this), re-apply said stabilizer regularly, make the boot of a more durable material, only drive in straight lines, drive in warm weather (where rubber is most maliable).What causes the CV joint boot to tear?
possibly hit something in the road or someone has damaged it while working under the car. BUT BESIDES THAT THEY DO GET OLDWhat causes the CV joint boot to tear?
heat dirt old age rubbing something
dont have to replace whole axle but just not knowing how long its been bad and how much dirt as got on joints is a good thing to do
but can just buy a cover boot and replace that sometimes all need to do is remove the tire
not a hard job to do at home with most cars just a few nuts or bolts axle pop out with a few good tugs cant really stop it just have to keep a eye on repairs they all go badWhat causes the CV joint boot to tear?
just wear and it dries out. you might try what i do. i spray silicone spray on my boots. it repels water and keeps them soft so they don,t dry out. i did that for years.
The CV joint will inevitably tear. It's made out of rubber. When rubber gets wet - then dries, it will begin to degrade. Plus turning left/right (even though the boot is formed into an %26quot;accordian%26quot;) will slowly work at breaking down the rubber boot. Eventually - like all things made from rubber, it will become brittle and crack.
It's unfortunate that when they go you typically need to replace the whole front axel-shaft. But - it happens. I've heard that if your replace CV joints before they crack - they can replace the boot on-axel. However I've never had it done myself.
I guess CV joint damage prevention would consist of: Not driving on wet/salty roads, putting a rubber-stabilizer on the outside of the boot (although I think they already do this), re-apply said stabilizer regularly, make the boot of a more durable material, only drive in straight lines, drive in warm weather (where rubber is most maliable).What causes the CV joint boot to tear?
possibly hit something in the road or someone has damaged it while working under the car. BUT BESIDES THAT THEY DO GET OLDWhat causes the CV joint boot to tear?
heat dirt old age rubbing something
dont have to replace whole axle but just not knowing how long its been bad and how much dirt as got on joints is a good thing to do
but can just buy a cover boot and replace that sometimes all need to do is remove the tire
not a hard job to do at home with most cars just a few nuts or bolts axle pop out with a few good tugs cant really stop it just have to keep a eye on repairs they all go badWhat causes the CV joint boot to tear?
just wear and it dries out. you might try what i do. i spray silicone spray on my boots. it repels water and keeps them soft so they don,t dry out. i did that for years.
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