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I posted this on Renntech, but was looking for advice from this forum as well.

The weather was finally nice enough to take change my transmission oil. It was very easy and the whine is gone!!!!!

But I think I uncovered something else...

I am fairly competent working on cars, but to this point have only tackled the basic maintenance.

The attached picture is of the axle connecting to the transmission. It looks like the CV joint needs replacing. Is this the correct? If so, I was hoping someone on this site could let me know if this is something I could tackle or be better left to the professionals.

Thanks!
 

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The weather was indeed much nicer and almost bordered on warm! Rain or not, tomorrow I'm driving my car in to work :)

As far as your question goes I don't have a definitive answer. However it can be a DIY job but if there's too much dirt/grime that got into the joint then the whole thing needs to be disassembled, cleaned and re lubed before the boot is replaced. In my mind I'd rather pay someone for that level of effort. It might even get bad enough that the joint needs to be replaced.

When my car was still under warranty I had a couple of torn boots and they were able to fix one joint but had to do a replacement of another one. Unfortunately, that's pretty much something you can't determine until things are removed. Luckily for me it was all covered under warranty.
 
Boxster S owners need to be aware that their CV joint boots are wear items which need to be checked/replaced regularly.
Base Boxster owners don't need to worry as much (mine are at 163,000+ miles and are still intact). Just the 6-speed Base owners.
The reason that the Ss damage them is because of a steeper angle from the 6-speed tranny into the rear wheels, which puts much more flex into the folds.
It can be a DIY job, but it's a dirty one, so be prepared.
Happy Boxstering,
Pedro
 
what was your method for getting new grease/oil into the tranny? hand pump of some kind?

thanks

kj
 
Probably better to replace than repair

Without knowing the cost of the part, and as an experienced 'repacker' of CV joints wheel bearings etc.; it's likely smarter to replace the joint. Because at today's labor prices I'd sure charge more to clean and carefully examine all the surfaces and then repack them, than it like would cost to simply install a new joint. Also be aware that you can remove the axle and have the joints replaced and then put it back yourself. On most cars there's a significant loss of gear oil when you remove the axle shaft from the transaxle so be prepared for the mess and unhappy smell.

By the way, is there a website(s) where there's good diagrams of the Boxster mechanicals? As I haven't worked on a mid engine Porsche in nearly thirty years (other than rebuilding my CD changer three weeks ago), when I make these suggestions I'd prefer to look at a diagram so as to be more specific and less general.

Thanks!
 
KenJ said:
what was your method for getting new grease/oil into the tranny? hand pump of some kind?

thanks

kj
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I used a pump that attached to the gallon container. You can get it at Pelican Parts ( http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin...n=swepco&page=13&bookmark=&part_number=SL4344 )

Truthfully, that was the WORST part of the job! I sat there for what felt like an hour pumping fluid!

Overall it was a pretty easy job. I little more work to do over changing oil (you have to remove some 20 bolts to gain access to the transmission), but no more difficult.
 
That could be 40-50 pumps at 1oz each. I can see why - being under the car in an odd position trying to pump.

I've been thinking about changing out the oil for sometime - just guessing at sources for the road noise from the rear end. Glad you found a solution.

thanks,

kj
 
KenJ said:
That could be 40-50 pumps at 1oz each. I can see why - being under the car in an odd position trying to pump.
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Actually, the hose is long enough that you don't need to be under the car (that would have been almost unbearable!!!) Additionally, there is a plastic clip on the end of the hose that loosly fits into the opening so the tube stays put while pumping.

I sat on a stool right behind the car and just pumped away alternating arms every so often as they got tired.
 
Got an estimate

ppbon said:
It can be a DIY job, but it's a dirty one, so be prepared.
Happy Boxstering,
Pedro
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I just got an estimate from a local Indie shop for $230. Is it worth it for him to take care of it for that?

Thanks!
Colin
 
Does that cover replacing/repairing just the on CV boot/joint?

I'd probably get all the boots replaced at the same time.
 
It's almost 4 quarts, so about triple that :(
Ken, are you running original fluid? Trying to figure out my noise as well (from other thread).

Regarding CV joints. I will tackle a lot of auto maintenance myself (even clutches), but not CV joints. They're just too filthy/messy. I don't think it's particularly labor intensive. As Pedro and TypeS hint, I would just replace if at all reasonable.
 
Tom M said:
Does that cover replacing/repairing just the on CV boot/joint?

I'd probably get all the boots replaced at the same time.
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That covers one side. He is charging me $200 for labor and I am providing the parts (boots, lube, clamps, etc). I had already ordered a couple CV joint kits from vertex.com prior to talking with him as I thought this might become a DIY.

This is my first time using him, but he comes highly recommended by a friend who takes his 968 to him for anything extensive. He only works on highline European cars (Ferarri, Porsche, Lambo, etc).

I will let you know what I think after the work is complete as the Indianapolis Porsche dealership leaves a LOT to be desired (both service & pricing), especially if you did not buy your car from them (no matter the reason).

Thanks for all the help!
 
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WC13 said:
I will let you know what I think after the work is complete as the Indianapolis Porsche dealership leaves a LOT to be desired (both service & pricing), especially if you did not buy your car from them (no matter the reason).
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That's something I've really never understood as the Sales and Service departments usually run separate P&L numbers. All the service department should really care about is providing good service to keep as many repeat customers as possible - regardless of where the car was purchased. Go figure.
 
Let the pro do it if you value your garage flooring.

I've put so many stains into my garages floor my Dad doesn't even car anymore......I've been warned about changing c.v. boots though,everyone says it's the dirtiest job ever.
 
Yes - original fluid .... 5 years, but only 25K miles. Still haven't done it. I have a 10% coupon for Stead, I might just have them do it and it would still be $200. They want $225 for the engine mount labor - might just do the whole thing. My hips are getting so bad, I literally need about 1 minute just to get up from the floor. I'm trying to make it one more season with AX before a year end surgery.


kj
 
... but not the stinkiest.
That award goes to tranny fluid replacement.
Happy Boxstering,
Pedro
 
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