Karnage Corsa
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Can anyone help me out here, I am getting some kind of greasy substance on my front wheels what thge hell is it its like a greyish colour and takes ages to get off propperly I am going through loads of sponges to just clean my wheels and this stuff just keeps reappearing when I take the car out. A friends friend who knows a bit about cars seems to think iot could be the cv joints but they were fitted new when I had the conversion done can anyone help me out before I go mad this is really annoying me now got better things to spend my cash on than sponges and wheel cleaner, many thanks Paul...
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Gambit
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the cv boots (inner & outer) are probably not tight enough, therefore causing the grease to seep out
cv joint grease is grey by the way
just go get them checked over, or do it yourself.
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Karnage Corsa
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mmm not exactly sure what the hell they are actually mate I think I will get them checked out instead
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Gambit
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do you no the little rubber boots on the end of the driveshafts? that is them
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Karnage Corsa
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so would I have to take the brakes off or anything like that obviously the wheels have to come off then can I access them as soon as the wheel comes off or can I just get the car on ramps and do it from there mate
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3CorsaMeal
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check that the greases nipples/cap thingy is on the end......in centre of wheel
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Karnage Corsa
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If it is leaking from the cv boot joint whatever is it going to need filling up
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3CorsaMeal
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u may need to re grease it, ifs it the grease caps, some people take em off to fit wheels.
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RyeSt
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If it leaking from the cv boot it probs needs changing
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Karnage Corsa
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but they r only like a month old
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Gambit
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do you know anybody who even a bit mechanically minded? get him to look at it - the boots wont be knackered if they are only new
no need to take the brakes of, you can even do it with the wheels on. just jack one side up and turn the steering full lock and you can rotate the wheel and inspect the boot
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Dan
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ya sure its not just brake dust buildin up, or is it alot of grease?
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Karnage Corsa
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its not brake dust mate trust me its a greyey colour you can actually see parts of the wheel where its dripped
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supacook2k
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definately brake dust cos i get it on my wheels! bit off a bstard to get off sometimes and if you leave for ages well you've got your work cut out!
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Adam-D
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if its cv boot grease get it seen to one of the clips that hold them on may have come loose
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Karnage Corsa
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Adam thats what Paddy seems to think it is, surely even I could do that eh ? its not brake dust no way
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Kris TD
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its probably just the cv boot popped of one end, they only hold them on with cable ties nowdays.
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and-m
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You need the proper metal straps if you have the flimsy ties on.
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Karnage Corsa
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right so where is the best place to get this gear from so I can go this morning can I go to any local motor factors or would I have to get them direct from vauxhall ? I am going to need ties for both sides and then grease to top up may aswell have a go myself cos I am off now for a week.
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Gambit
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its lithium grease you need
here is a decent picture showing the rubber boot
metal clips are a tad better but plastic cable ties are fine just use pliers to pull the end of the tie to get it that bit tighter
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modded_corsa
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cables ties aare fine.......but make sure u get some that are long enough.....i'd go for 12inch ones just to make sure ther long enough...cause you can always snip the excess off
and yes u can do it yourself.....no need to jack car up neither...jsut turn wheels enough so u can get ya hand and a torch behind
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