Here's a puzzle
Submitted: Wednesday, Aug 04, 2004 at 14:10
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PAULL
Today my Jackie is in having its front rubber boots done. The front left had collapsed in without perforation / tear and the front right had a small indentation which had caused a small hole. The 4wd
shop says they have come across this.
Does anybody know how it happens ???? 85000 km, 1999 Jack , so manual locking hubs.
Reply By: Moz - Wednesday, Aug 04, 2004 at 21:08
Wednesday, Aug 04, 2004 at 21:08
Paull,
According to Isuzu this is a normal occurance.
I don't think they are 100% sure but they reckon it is
the air in the boot expanding when the CV heats up (in use)
and expels past the boot tie-straps.
Then when everything cools down air cannot be drawn into boot again.
I guess with the extra flexing from the boots not holding shape, a split
could occur prematurely.
However I haven't heard this happen on other makes with IFS. Strange?
Cheers
Moz
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Follow Up By: PAULL - Thursday, Aug 05, 2004 at 08:47
Thursday, Aug 05, 2004 at 08:47
Thanks for all replies, the front left had really sucked in till it was wrapping around and touching the CV, the front right not so far inb but it did have a tiny hole in it, so I replaced both boots. The grease inside looked pristine, and luckily I haven't been off road for a while . So I think the CV joints are ok. Does this problem recur now ?????
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