It will be better to replace the boot. Even though the nick isnt big, if the grease can get out, road grime can get in and that will eventually destroy the cv
Nope. Wheel bearings growl at youJohnG wrote:What about it being wheel bearings?
Have had to replace both my rears and they actually have a vibrating / growling or rumbling type of noise.
I also have the chi chi chi noise. Have mentally blocked it out. Have spent many hours trying to find it. Mine is intermittent and seems to come from the plate that acts as a barrier between the disc / drum arrangement and the inside of the underside of the car (if that makes sense)
Yes, replace the CV boot. Dust will work it's way into the cover and change the grease to grinding paste!
There is an aftermarket boot that you can fit without removing the shafts as it has a seem along the length of the boot. Think Midas?
If a light application of brakes stops the chi chi it is probably the brake pads / shoes. And probably caused by the pistons/callipers sticking a bit. Apply some calliper spray and see if that works. If it does you can change the chi chi to a Cha Cha!
There is an aftermarket boot that you can fit without removing the shafts as it has a seem along the length of the boot. Think Midas?
If a light application of brakes stops the chi chi it is probably the brake pads / shoes. And probably caused by the pistons/callipers sticking a bit. Apply some calliper spray and see if that works. If it does you can change the chi chi to a Cha Cha!
If you can feel the grass between your toe's, your flying too low!
3.5 GLS F/LIF 1998 Lost to the x wife
3200 Tdi GSL 2001 Written off
3200 Di-D 5Dr A/T 2002 338 000 Sold
3500i A/T 5Dr 2001 Sold
3.2 Di-Dc GLS A/T 2008
3.5 GLS F/LIF 1998 Lost to the x wife
3200 Tdi GSL 2001 Written off
3200 Di-D 5Dr A/T 2002 338 000 Sold
3500i A/T 5Dr 2001 Sold
3.2 Di-Dc GLS A/T 2008
Hello. Just some long overdue feedback. I replaced my tyres in mid Jan and this immediately resolved the chi chi sound and 130km/h vibration issues.
I also had the CV boot replaced and was advised to replace the the whole CV joint. I insisted on the old CV joint. And IMHO it was normal wear marks on the CV. Will post some photos and ask for opinions.
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I also had the CV boot replaced and was advised to replace the the whole CV joint. I insisted on the old CV joint. And IMHO it was normal wear marks on the CV. Will post some photos and ask for opinions.
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Gerhardt Kirchner
Tiny - 2007 Prado
SOLD
Die Goue Valk - 2006 Gen3 SWB 3.2DiD Automatic
Tiny - 2007 Prado
SOLD
Die Goue Valk - 2006 Gen3 SWB 3.2DiD Automatic
Check your prop shaft cv joints to. If those boots get damaged that is an expensive repair. I had one go on my car and serviced the other and it cost me 3500 excl labour to have one built up as dealer only sell complete prop with cvs and is over 11k