CV Boot replacement

[Motoriousss 10]

Hi All

 

Looking to buy a new Corrado VR6 Storm with the following MOT feedback:

 

On 3rd January is Failed with the following:

 

Repair immediately (major defects):

• Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  
• Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  
• Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  
• Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  
• Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  

 

Repair as soon as possible (minor defects):

• Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  
• Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  
• Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  

 

Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):

• Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  
• Oil leak, but not excessive filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  
• both rear end sills corroded but not excessive
  

 

 

A few days later, 8th January is Passed with the following advisories:

 

Repair as soon as possible (minor defects):

• Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  
• Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  
• Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  

 

Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):

• Oil leak, but not excessive filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  
• both rear end sills corroded but not excessive
  

 

 

In terms of the CV Boots and the steering rack, how much would repairs/replacement cost? Also any advice for a complete newbie?

 

Thanks!

[Harrier 1]

Pretty straight forward work

£150- £200 should easily cover it with an indy

[Dox 23]

Old cars are expensive to run if you can't do basic repairs yourself.

 

3-4 hours labour plus parts - labour rates vary depending on where you live, parts prices vary depending on quality.

 

They're not beyond a DIYer even a first timer.

[Simeon 0]

No more than 2 hours labour plus about 25 quid in parts

 

I'd be more concerned about the rusty sills, that'd need attention asap before it gets any worse.

 

Electrics are often problematic on Corrados, so check them and negotiate appropriately. Mechanically pretty basic and parts are cheap as based on the Mk2 Golf. Model specific parts such as fog lights are pretty pricey. I'd buy based on bodywork really as that's expensive to fix

[fendervg 33]

Electrics aren't that bad - but can be expensive to fix and troubleshoot - but no worse than any other car of that time, it's just that the Corrado was more loaded with electrical extras than other VWs of the era, so more tends to go wrong. Hell, the Merc W124 even had a biodegradeable engine loom that would just dissolve into nothing.

 

Make sure the ABS light comes and goes out like it's supposed to.

 

I would say bodywork and rust is the most important factor - and if it's a VR6 a lot of mechanical stuff is no longer from the Golf 2 , but rather the Mk3/Passat and a lot of Corrado specific parts. Biggest issue is that you simply can't get some important stuff.

[Motoriousss 10]

Thank you, I definitely will be looking to do it myself, I just have very little knowledge and I didn't know what the CV Boot is. Now I know and its annoying but easy enough.

 

And thanks for the advice!

 

Electrics aren't that bad - but can be expensive to fix and troubleshoot - but no worse than any other car of that time, it's just that the Corrado was more loaded with electrical extras than other VWs of the era, so more tends to go wrong. Hell, the Merc W124 even had a biodegradeable engine loom that would just dissolve into nothing.

 

Make sure the ABS light comes and goes out like it's supposed to.

 

I would say bodywork and rust is the most important factor - and if it's a VR6 a lot of mechanical stuff is no longer from the Golf 2 , but rather the Mk3/Passat and a lot of Corrado specific parts. Biggest issue is that you simply can't get some important stuff.