Changing Cv Boots

[K9d 108]

I had new front tyres fitted yesterday and was informed that I have a split CV boot, drivers side.

I have read a few threads on An Other forum but apart from silly squabbling non seemed to give a good answer.

 

How easy are these to change, for a mere mortal Smaky ?

 

I also have a squeaky aux belt tensioner or power steering pump/air con problem, when I start the car for about 30 seconds to 2 minutes I will have a squealing aux belt and sometimes no power steering plus occasionally no speedo reading. This will clear within 2 minutes and can be helped by dipping the clutch and letting the revs drop to tickover.

If I drive on wet roads I will also sometimes lose power steering when the tyres spray water up when I turn left, my front wheel arch lining is missing.

How easy is it to pop of the Aux belt to find out what is causing the squeak ?

 

I'm thinking of changing the front discs and pads, plus I have a sticky rear caliper, again.

 

Bearing all that in mind would I be better making a trip to the Oxford area ?

[Smaky 73]

Is all this on the Denzel?I think a trip up is needed.

[K9d 108]

Yep all on the 156, when I get some free time I will arrange a visit.

 

 

I had a quick look at the aux belt and I can push it off the top guide roller and spin that by hand, does that suggest a loose belt ?

[Smaky 73]

a little, yes.

[K9d 108]

Can it be tightened ?

[Smaky 73]

It would require a new tensioner ... again

[K9d 108]

OK, so best option is to find what ever is causing the problem and change that then.

[Smaky 73]

Yep, possibly the alternator clutch.

[K9d 108]

Urgh, that sounds expensive.