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Strange CV boot leakage

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by ChapmanF, Jul 13, 2014.

  1. ChapmanF

    ChapmanF Senior Member

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    The rubber on all my CV joint boots looks really good. Really amazingly good, I don't see anything that looks like a tear or split anywhere, or even anything looking like weak spots.

    And yet ...

    Both of the inboard joints are leaking some grease that looks like it's coming right out under the lip of the boot at the fat end, beyond where it's clamped. (Please forgive the low-quality picture from the snaky cam.)

    cvboot.JPG

    Is that common?

    Even though the noise I was checking into turned out to have a simpler explanation ....

    screwed.jpg

    I guess I will have to deal with the CV boots at some point too.

    -Chap
     
    #1 ChapmanF, Jul 13, 2014
  2. yankkesrule

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    Can't really see anything in those pictures but yes. Not uncommon for grease to leak past the boot even if it's not torn. Rubber is old and worn. Clamp not fitting as tight as a result.
     
    #2 yankkesrule, Jul 14, 2014
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    GrumpyCabbie Senior Member

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    #3 GrumpyCabbie, Jul 15, 2014
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    Now where did I leave my keys?
     

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