Yet another part I broke... What's this called?

[farmerjon]

I broke yet ANOTHER part. this time, by accident using the grinder - it made a pin head size hole in this rubber piece by my drivers side wheel... You'll see the superglue that I used to attempt to plug the hole (came pretty close to sealing, might be sealed by tomorrow)... It has a piece of rubber over the whole, the wooden splinter is right below it...

What's this called? Is it critical that I keep it SEALED or pretty close or what? Should I get a new one of these right away??

Thanks so much!!

 

[rjaudi]

That is your cv axle boot. I would replace the boot sometime soon so it doesn't mess up your axle.

 

[1985taylor1925]

Well that stinks Jon. You ripped your outter cv boot. Yes, that needs to be sealed to prevent junk from getting into the cv. Both of my inside boots are ripped right now too, which I need to replace asap, possibly along with my entire cv assembly on both sides.

Since thats just a small hole you may be able to keep it sealed. But my guess is that it will continue to rip over time now. I would say replace it soon before you risk getting any junk into the cv joint.

 

[farmerjon]

Well that stinks Jon. You ripped your outter cv boot. Yes, that needs to be sealed to prevent junk from getting into the cv. Both of my inside boots are ripped right now too, which I need to replace asap, possibly along with my entire cv assembly on both sides.

Since thats just a small hole you may be able to keep it sealed. But my guess is that it will continue to rip over time now. I would say replace it soon before you risk getting any junk into the cv joint.

I have to use this truck next weekend (coming saturday) - is it realistic that I can keep driving it for another week or so until I have the parts/$$ to replace it?

 

[Drcoffee]

Its nicked not torn. Try using a bicycle innertube patch kit for now. A thin flap of rubber properly glued in place should hold up for a while until you can get it replaced. The krazy glue is too brittle and will not hold up on such a flexible spot.

Better yet go to walmart and buy some SHOE GOO. That is a rubber glue that will permanently seal that hole. No patch is needed. Just coat it well after quick wipe with solvent to clean the spot off. Shoe goo is used to repair shoe soles and is some tough stuff.

shoe goo

This is a 1 fl. oz tube of Shoe Good adhesive from Dynamite. This adhesive is an all purpose workshop adhesive and sealant that bonds to virtually everything and remains flexible when dry. This glue is perfect for R/C car use and can be used to repair lexan bodies as well as to coat E-clips to ensure that they will not come off during a race!

 

[farmerjon]

Its nicked not torn. Try using a bicycle innertube patch kit for now. A thin flap of rubber properly glued in place should hold up for a while until you can get it replaced. The krazy glue is too brittle and will not hold up on such a flexible spot

really? before reading this, I went out and applied some more glue on top of the whole, so it's definitely sealed, but now you say it won't hold up in a flexible spot... Should I put a inner type patch over it now or will it now tear because it's too brittle?

Or should I let it be now that the glue is on there and check it once in a while and if/when the glue comes off, I should put the bicycle patch on?

I have to drive over four hours of gravel roads this weekend for a wedding... Critical that I do it in the 4Runner.

 

[nilson]

It'll be fine. Allowing dirt/debris to get in there will accelerate wear on the CV joint, but realistically you won't have any problems unless you get into wet mud/sand. Take the time to repair/replace properly at your earliest convenience.

 

[KHoffRunner]

You'll be alright for now but I also recommend the shoe goo until you get it replaced.

 

[1985taylor1925]

Ya put the patch on it like drcoffee suggested. A bike tire patch is a good idea because it will adhere well and is flexible. If you do that, like the guys mentioned it will be fine for the immediate future. A 4 hour drive huh? Wheres the wedding?

 

[Baja Runner]

There is a chance of it opening up and getting grease everywhere. Thats probably the only thing to be worried about. There is enough grease inside to lubricate the bearings in the joint for a good while even after a tear. Fix it sooner than later though to be on the safe side. I wouldn't worry about driving on it now though