Well here are the details I've learned today in case any of you guys with
Civics are interested.
Each halfshaft has two CV joints, one inner, one outer. Basically, they last
effectively forever until & unless one of the rubber boots is damaged -- at
which point the grease drains out & the CV joint dies a noisy death. When
damage occurs, it is usually one of the outer CV joints.
You can replace any of the 4 joints, they run about $200 each if you get OEM
Honda parts. Or, you can get a remanufactured halfshaft with both CV joints on
it for about $170 (less than half the total price). They say the
remanufactured ones last just as long as the new ones.
So if you DIY, total cost can be as cheap as $170 per side for the whole
thing, and simpler labor because that's the entire halfshaft with both joints
on it.
Or you can go to Foreign Affair and they'll charge about $80 per side for
labor.
Thanks for the help, you guys gave me an education and saved me a bunch of
money.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-ba-autox@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-ba-autox@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Michael R. Clements
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2001 14:14
To: Jerry Mouton; Allendorfer, Peter; 'Autocross '
Subject: RE: CV joints?
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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