What can I do about a leak in the boot?
I’ve carefully looked at the brake light on top of the boot and couldn’t see where it may let in water and so on a dry day I laid some paper in the boot, closed it and poured a whole watering can full of water over it. Result – nothing, not a drop under the brake light and nothing in the boot around the edges.
What causes the inside of a CV boot to crack?
Over time, with exposure to the elements a CV boot can become dry or brittle and crack or tear. When a CV boot cracks or tears it will usually leak grease onto the inside of the wheel.
Why does my Copen have a leak in the boot?
The thing is that I couldn’t pinpoint exactly where the water gets in but it definitely isn’t around the brake light on mine. Kate’s Copen is a real mystery though because her seals look similar to mine and are not obviously fitting different. It may be something like the way the seals squidge down when the boot is closed.
Why does my car have a leak in the boot?
I can see that the seal between the bottom of the window and the boot squishes up more on her car when the boot closes than it does on mine – this suggests that her seal is a better fit than mine and the seals will differ between two supposedly identical cars. (had the car for 4 months ) we have had some heavy rain in York this Autumn.
Where does grease go when a CV boot cracks?
When a CV boot cracks or tears it will usually leak grease onto the inside of the wheel. Often times the grease can also be flung onto the chassis or other parts on the underside of the vehicle as the CV axle turns.
What should I do if my CV boot is leaking?
If they told you that was for an entire CV shaft assembly they are on target, but check around a few other places and have them give you prices on just boot replacement, not those garbage split fit it boots either, a new ONE PIECE boot, and a price for replacing the shafts.
Why are my front wheel drive boots leaking?
This is a direct result of a boot that has developed a crack, thereby letting water,dirt,etc. inside to damage the joint. It’s a rare individual who regularly inspects his boots. CV joints are the achilles heel of every front wheel drive vehicle.
What should I use to repair a crack in my leather boots?
Cracks in leather boots usually happen when the leather loses its essential moisture. So, to repair the cracks, you need to restore the healthy hydration level of the leather. Mink oil or neatsfoot oil should be your weapon of choice here.