Altis Service - Driveshaft Boots Torn
#1
Posted 01 April 2011 - 06:02 PM
went to service my car at umw recently - 2005 altis.
they inspected and told me 'FRT LHS driveshaft boots torn' and it needs to be replaced. estimated costs RM900!!!!!
1. pls dun mind but what is this driveshaft boots thing?
2. can i continue to drive and for roughly how long?? will it be dangerous? knowing our legendary umw service centers - it takes forever to get an appointment and it's gonna take whole day to replace
3. any cheaper alternative? 900 is big sum
thanks
#2
Posted 01 April 2011 - 07:56 PM
#3
Posted 01 April 2011 - 09:02 PM
1) driveshaft boots is driveshaft cover (in layman term)
2) The car is still driveable, but i suggest get it replaced ASAP to reduced chances of costly replacement. This is because torned driveshaft boots may allows water/sand to enter driveshaft head, by that time, whole driveshaft head will need replacement.
3) You can refer to outside workshop for cheaper replacement if you have a regular workshop and/or foreman.
FYI, torn driveshaft boots is quite common for Vios after 5 - 6 years. For Vios and maybe Altis driver, i suggest get this thing inspected if your ride is more than 5 years.
#4
Posted 02 April 2011 - 04:43 PM
Can you ask them why it cost so much. Get a Itemised quote....
This is rubbish...... I suggest get it down outside...
#5
Posted 05 April 2011 - 11:50 PM
2pcs boot $35 X 2 = $70
Transmission oil Top up = $20
Greese = $10
Workmanship = $35
Total cost $135/=. Time taken about 2 hours. Did it at Winner Tyre Shop, behind Honda showroom at Jalan TAR, KL. Look for Ah Kit.
Very satisfied and good workmanship.
#6
Posted 10 April 2011 - 10:22 PM
i just changed today. found back my old workshop.
rm38 new cover - one side only. the other side still alright
rm35 workmanship
total rm73
my mechanic did mention that the part is japan part and not original which costs more.
my shop is at sidestreet parallel to lokeyew near the old fajar sg besi
thanks for the lead about the jalan tar workshop too!
the 1st verbal quote i got was from umw cheras. wat's wrong wif these ppl? rm900..
#7
Posted 12 April 2011 - 09:53 PM
i just changed today. found back my old workshop.
rm38 new cover - one side only. the other side still alright
rm35 workmanship
total rm73
my mechanic did mention that the part is japan part and not original which costs more.
my shop is at sidestreet parallel to lokeyew near the old fajar sg besi
thanks for the lead about the jalan tar workshop too!
the 1st verbal quote i got was from umw cheras. wat's wrong wif these ppl? rm900..
My camry changed 4 boots n oilseal cost rm258. Toyota quote RM 700 perpiece
#8
Posted 01 January 2013 - 05:29 PM
#9
Posted 03 February 2013 - 08:53 AM
#10
Posted 03 February 2013 - 03:39 PM
Any good workshop should be able to do this for you. You should ask them to check the driveshaft boots every time you service the car. Replacing torn boots is a simple thing and the spare parts do not cost a fortune either.
Flee