C.V. Joints breaking...

[Stantastic]

Hello all. My C.V. joints are on their way out on my '88 Accord. Unfortunately cash is pretty tight right now, so I was wondering if anyone could give me a rough estimate as to how much it might cost to get fixed (Parts and Labor). Also, how would I know when I absolutely can't drive it anymore before they break? Right now it's makes some clicking noise while accelerating through turns.

[Igovert500]

I wouldn't drive on it much more. we can't really get an estimate as to how long they will last. They could give at anytime, depending on how worn they are. Generally it would be a good idea to get a mechanic to look at it right away. Because if they go...you will spend even more money on repairs.

[Stantastic]

eh... I realize that, but I don't have a lot of money at the moment, so, you know... Anyway, about how much do you think parts+labor will run me?

[mwkirchner]

Originally Posted by Stantastic

Hello all. My C.V. joints are on their way out on my '88 Accord. Unfortunately cash is pretty tight right now, so I was wondering if anyone could give me a rough estimate as to how much it might cost to get fixed (Parts and Labor). Also, how would I know when I absolutely can't drive it anymore before they break? Right now it's makes some clicking noise while accelerating through turns.

Check with your local parts house ... NAPA or Parts America ... any that may be in your area. Usually rebuilt ones cost about $70.00 exchange. If you hang around with guys who also have cars ... ask around. Someone may be able to do them for you. They are not that hard to do. In a shop you are probably looking at about 1 - 1 1/2 hours labor. Price + depends on what they charge for labor per hour.

[ProMan]

It's really not that hard to do by yourself. The rebuilt halfshaft is about $60 - $80.

Find a repair manual in the library, you will have a good idea how to do it. Generally speaking, you need to loose the spindle nut(not ease), take the wheel off, take the brake caliper off, take the disk off, loose the lower control arm (hard), swing the spindle nuckle away and the shaft will come out. Put the new shaft in is easy, reverse the order and you are done.

[Stantastic]

Thanks guys. Unfortunately I'm at my school right now, and I have nowhere to do this. I can't even go home and do it, as it's about 140 miles away, so I'd rather not drive that far. Thanks for the info.