Driveshafts + CVs or just CVs?

mussing · 12-11-2008, 10:54 AM

Hey all, my CVs have been clicking for a while now to the point where they do it on almost every turn, so I've decided it's probably a good idea to change them sooner rather than later. There are two ways I could do this though. I could get CV kits like these and change them both individually, or alternatively I could get the whole driveshafts which are pre-assembled, like this.

So my questions are:
Do I need to replace the driveshafts?
If not, should I do it anyway? Or would it be a waste of money?

Thanks guys.

mike_d87 · 13-11-2008, 09:35 AM

I find it easier to remove the driveshaft to replace the joints, so for an extra $60 I would definately be replacing shafts. They wouldn't need replacing, but it would save some time!

shaikaka · 11-02-2009, 11:19 AM

I'm going to get mine done in the next 2 weeks, I've been quoted anywhere from 450 to 700 for both sides inc labor. Any ideas how much i should be paying?

bourbon · 11-02-2009, 11:21 AM

the shafts are about $130 each i think...then the labour is accouple of hours...so yeah that sounds about right

mussing · 11-02-2009, 11:22 AM

That seems like a lot. You can get the driveshafts for around $220, so I don't know why they'd charge so much for labour...

bourbon · 11-02-2009, 11:51 AM

if its $220-$300 for the shafts...then its say 3hrs-4hrs labour then your labour charge could be between $240 and $360

mussing · 11-02-2009, 11:57 AM

Oh right sorry I forgot that my mechanic is awesome and cheap.

bourbon · 11-02-2009, 12:31 PM

yeah but the 3hrs at $80p/h is a very cheap mechanic...which mine is...

hks_kansei · 11-02-2009, 12:42 PM

We got the CVs on mum's old Laser changed for a bottle of scotch.

so, yeah, get a mate who's a mechanic

12-11-2008, 10:54 AM	#1
mussing Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney Car: 1990 323 Astina BG SP Posts: 1,071 View Photos By: mussing	Driveshafts + CVs or just CVs? Hey all, my CVs have been clicking for a while now to the point where they do it on almost every turn, so I've decided it's probably a good idea to change them sooner rather than later. There are two ways I could do this though. I could get CV kits like these and change them both individually, or alternatively I could get the whole driveshafts which are pre-assembled, like this. So my questions are: Do I need to replace the driveshafts? If not, should I do it anyway? Or would it be a waste of money? Thanks guys.

11-02-2009, 11:19 AM	#3
shaikaka Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne Car: Mazda Astina 323 sp Posts: 71 View Photos By: shaikaka	I'm going to get mine done in the next 2 weeks, I've been quoted anywhere from 450 to 700 for both sides inc labor. Any ideas how much i should be paying? __________________

11-02-2009, 11:21 AM	#4
bourbon The Hairy Mod Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: southside ya'll and North Side, Brissy Car: MINI Cooper S 2003 Posts: 8,110	the shafts are about $130 each i think...then the labour is accouple of hours...so yeah that sounds about right __________________ For All your crash repair panels & lights, clear lights contact us at PANEL HOUSE 45 RANDALL ST SLACKS CREEK QLD 4127 PHONE : 07 3808 8737 FAX : 07 3808 8735

11-02-2009, 11:51 AM	#6
bourbon The Hairy Mod Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: southside ya'll and North Side, Brissy Car: MINI Cooper S 2003 Posts: 8,110	if its $220-$300 for the shafts...then its say 3hrs-4hrs labour then your labour charge could be between $240 and $360 __________________ For All your crash repair panels & lights, clear lights contact us at PANEL HOUSE 45 RANDALL ST SLACKS CREEK QLD 4127 PHONE : 07 3808 8737 FAX : 07 3808 8735

11-02-2009, 12:31 PM	#8
bourbon The Hairy Mod Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: southside ya'll and North Side, Brissy Car: MINI Cooper S 2003 Posts: 8,110	yeah but the 3hrs at $80p/h is a very cheap mechanic...which mine is... __________________ For All your crash repair panels & lights, clear lights contact us at PANEL HOUSE 45 RANDALL ST SLACKS CREEK QLD 4127 PHONE : 07 3808 8737 FAX : 07 3808 8735

13-11-2008, 09:35 AM	#2
mike_d87 AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Newcastle Car: Astina Posts: 481 View Photos By: mike_d87	I find it easier to remove the driveshaft to replace the joints, so for an extra $60 I would definately be replacing shafts. They wouldn't need replacing, but it would save some time!

11-02-2009, 11:22 AM	#5
mussing Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney Car: 1990 323 Astina BG SP Posts: 1,071 View Photos By: mussing	That seems like a lot. You can get the driveshafts for around $220, so I don't know why they'd charge so much for labour...

11-02-2009, 11:57 AM	#7
mussing Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney Car: 1990 323 Astina BG SP Posts: 1,071 View Photos By: mussing	Oh right sorry I forgot that my mechanic is awesome and cheap.

11-02-2009, 12:42 PM	#9
hks_kansei AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: a Car: Mondeo Posts: 344 View Photos By: hks_kansei	We got the CVs on mum's old Laser changed for a bottle of scotch. so, yeah, get a mate who's a mechanic __________________ 71.3kw@5341rpm - 394.4nm@3968rpm - Protek Dyno. 2000 Mazda MX5