I called them today and they said it would cost around $600 total to do both
axles. If the parts alone are $500, then the $100 or so for the labor seems
like a good deal.
Thanks for all the info, and I'm looking forward to another ten years with
this car.
-----Original Message-----
From: Jerry Mouton [mailto:jerry@moutons.org]
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2001 10:14
To: mrclem@telocity.com; Allendorfer, Peter; 'Autocross '
Subject: Re: CV joints?
Sorry, bad memory!
I checked, and the axles were $237.42 each on 6/9/2000 from
Foreign Affair, and they were new Honda units. Maybe they
told me refurbished ones were $150, but I decided to go with
real Honda parts, as I understand that's a real good idea with
these cars.
They chaged $126.00 on a separate date to install both
axles.
Jerry
Jerry Mouton mailto:jerry@moutons.org Laissez les bons temps
rouler!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael R. Clements" <mrclem@telocity.com>
To: "Jerry Mouton" <jerry@moutons.org>; "Allendorfer, Peter"
<Peter@regionofdoom.com>; "'Autocross '" <ba-autox@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2001 9:50 AM
Subject: RE: CV joints?
> That could change my approach. If the job is easier when replacing the
entire
> halfshafts, and I can buy them for around $150, then I would be inclined
to do
> the job myself. I'll have to call a service shop and find out how much
they
> would charge to see if it's worth doing myself.
>
> Thanks,
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jerry Mouton [mailto:jerry@moutons.org]
> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2001 09:30
> To: Allendorfer, Peter; 'Michael R. Clements '; 'Autocross '
> Subject: Re: CV joints?
>
>
> Yeah, you can buy refurbished halfshafts w/ both
> joints and new boots for about $150? (as I recall)
>
> and it's an easier job. I'd go that way, as the other
> joint could go next month...
>
> Jerry Mouton mailto:jerry@moutons.org Laissez les bons temps
> rouler!
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Allendorfer, Peter" <Peter@regionofdoom.com>
> To: "'Michael R. Clements '" <mrclem@telocity.com>; "'Autocross '"
> <ba-autox@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2001 9:23 AM
> Subject: RE: CV joints?
>
>
> > Ya, that sounds like the correct Diagnosis.
> >
> > Specials tools needed, very long breaker bar to pop loose the crown nut
on
> > the wheel end of the halfshaft, ball-joint seperator, and snap-ring
> plyers.
> >
> > Are you wanting to replace just the CV joint, or the entire halfshaft?
> One
> > is easier, the other is cheaper. Also, you will need the Copper ring
that
> > holds the half-shaft into the trans...
> >
> > Good luck!
> >
> > -Peter
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Michael R. Clements
> > To: Autocross
> > Sent: 9/25/01 7:35 AM
> > Subject: CV joints?
> >
> > My old Honda Civic is making popping or cracking sounds when I give it
> > gas when the steering wheel is turned. I suspect this is the CV joints
> > starting to go bad.
> >
> > I'm wondering if anyone can tell me whether this sounds like a
> > reasonable diagnosis, and if so, how hard it is to replace the CV
> > joints. Is it a few hours, a full day, or a weekend job? Does it require
> > special tools and dexterous hands that can fit into tiny spaces, or is
> > it pretty normal stuff?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Michael R. Clements
> > mrclem@telocity.com
> > Some find truth in beauty, others find beauty in truth.
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