Cv Joint Boot Kit 982501135b correct?
Long story of a series of mistakes I made. I will write it out later today.
What could have caused this, and other fun stuff from my first oil change
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Started with an oil change. While I was under there I noticed the CV boot was slinging grease. This was a new phenomenon to me, had not experienced it before on other cars.
Had recently replaced the axle boots on my R32, felt confident so I removed the axle in my Cayman for a better inspection assuming the boot was torn, maybe debris got flung up and hit it. Upon further inspection the boot was not torn, simply the clamp was loose, I could twist the clamp. I took off the cup, added more grease, new clamp and put it back together with the original boot.
When I reinstalled the cup I did not fully seat it, thought the torquing of the cv bolts would do that. A week later, leaving a track day those bolts came loose and the axle shaft flopped around leaving me with no go. Flat bed home. I assume the axle flopping bent that CV boot flange.
The flopping around of the axle broke the line to the slave cylinder also. Not knowing how the line connected to the slave cylinder I removed it. it is up above the transaxle but not super easy to see. Made up a new clutch line and re-installed it........ incorrectly. I installed it not quite straight. Bled the clutch line. Clutch pedal did not feel right, nor did it sound right. 5 clutch presses later the slave cylinder broke..... leaving the pin inside the bell housing.
Comparing the new slave cylinder to the old one I realized there was no pin on the old and I fully understood what just happened.
New clutch slave cylinder, installed correctly this time, tested and worked. Time to separate the transaxle from the engine to retrieve the pin... that had been flying around the clutch, pressure plate and flywheel for a bit including a test drive to make sure the new slave cylinder was okay.
Separated the trans axle, liberated the pin and it is all back together again. Me better acquainted with the car and a few dollars lighter.
Recently when I replaced all the boots I made sure that the cups were seated, double sure.
Having experiences and enjoying each step of the journey.
Jeremy
Had recently replaced the axle boots on my R32, felt confident so I removed the axle in my Cayman for a better inspection assuming the boot was torn, maybe debris got flung up and hit it. Upon further inspection the boot was not torn, simply the clamp was loose, I could twist the clamp. I took off the cup, added more grease, new clamp and put it back together with the original boot.
When I reinstalled the cup I did not fully seat it, thought the torquing of the cv bolts would do that. A week later, leaving a track day those bolts came loose and the axle shaft flopped around leaving me with no go. Flat bed home. I assume the axle flopping bent that CV boot flange.
The flopping around of the axle broke the line to the slave cylinder also. Not knowing how the line connected to the slave cylinder I removed it. it is up above the transaxle but not super easy to see. Made up a new clutch line and re-installed it........ incorrectly. I installed it not quite straight. Bled the clutch line. Clutch pedal did not feel right, nor did it sound right. 5 clutch presses later the slave cylinder broke..... leaving the pin inside the bell housing.
Comparing the new slave cylinder to the old one I realized there was no pin on the old and I fully understood what just happened.
New clutch slave cylinder, installed correctly this time, tested and worked. Time to separate the transaxle from the engine to retrieve the pin... that had been flying around the clutch, pressure plate and flywheel for a bit including a test drive to make sure the new slave cylinder was okay.
Separated the trans axle, liberated the pin and it is all back together again. Me better acquainted with the car and a few dollars lighter.
Recently when I replaced all the boots I made sure that the cups were seated, double sure.
Having experiences and enjoying each step of the journey.
Jeremy
1957 VW Beetle
2004 VW R32
2021 Porsche Cayman GTS 4.0
2004 VW R32
2021 Porsche Cayman GTS 4.0
That’s the one.J-Dub wrote: Tue Apr 22, 2025 8:39 am Cv Joint Boot Kit 982501135b correct?
Long story of a series of mistakes I made. I will write it out later today.
lol, are we the same person?? I’ve had this same experience, with different cars over the years. I tell my kids, it’s the only way to really learn a car. The first oil change is almost always way more intense than t should be.J-Dub wrote: Tue Apr 22, 2025 6:57 pm Started with an oil change. While I was under there I noticed the CV boot was slinging grease. This was a new phenomenon to me, had not experienced it before on other cars.
Had recently replaced the axle boots on my R32, felt confident so I removed the axle in my Cayman for a better inspection assuming the boot was torn, maybe debris got flung up and hit it. Upon further inspection the boot was not torn, simply the clamp was loose, I could twist the clamp. I took off the cup, added more grease, new clamp and put it back together with the original boot.
When I reinstalled the cup I did not fully seat it, thought the torquing of the cv bolts would do that. A week later, leaving a track day those bolts came loose and the axle shaft flopped around leaving me with no go. Flat bed home. I assume the axle flopping bent that CV boot flange.
The flopping around of the axle broke the line to the slave cylinder also. Not knowing how the line connected to the slave cylinder I removed it. it is up above the transaxle but not super easy to see. Made up a new clutch line and re-installed it........ incorrectly. I installed it not quite straight. Bled the clutch line. Clutch pedal did not feel right, nor did it sound right. 5 clutch presses later the slave cylinder broke..... leaving the pin inside the bell housing.
Comparing the new slave cylinder to the old one I realized there was no pin on the old and I fully understood what just happened.
New clutch slave cylinder, installed correctly this time, tested and worked. Time to separate the transaxle from the engine to retrieve the pin... that had been flying around the clutch, pressure plate and flywheel for a bit including a test drive to make sure the new slave cylinder was okay.
Separated the trans axle, liberated the pin and it is all back together again. Me better acquainted with the car and a few dollars lighter.
Recently when I replaced all the boots I made sure that the cups were seated, double sure.
Having experiences and enjoying each step of the journey.
Jeremy
There were several moments of why did I touch that during this first oil change including attempting to tighten the CV boot band. Although I was happy that I had a Made in USA CV band tool that is better than 90% of what’s available now and I’m sure I picked it up at the local parts store for $30 a couple decades ago. Thank you old GTI, I learned a lot from you.
I installed the LN Engineering twist on oil filter adapter, torqued it, spun on the new filter, hand tight. Unable to find a cap filter wrench, unable to get the strap filter wrench to grab, I ended up using one of those oil filter pliers. Gave it another full turn of tightening and filled 6 quarts of Mobil 1 ESP 0W-40. Started the car and I hear glugging noises! Quickly shut down and my heart sinks as I hear oil dripping everywhere. Grab the oil soak and spread it while my brain thinks of every worst case scenario, but my gut told me it was the filter torque, or lack thereof. Bought another twist on but still couldn’t get it right enough so I went back to the OEM filter. Did the dance and torqued it down, filled with 6 more quarts of oil, because my brain was off, and started it up. Sounds good, no leaks, connect the Launch to reset the oil service message that the Audi dealership never reset as I was getting the message after 3400 miles and I check the oil level. I’m 2 quarts over, gah, I wanted to kick myself in the face. Do some google-fu and realize I can’t just suck the oil out, so I again remove the tire, and start draining by loosening the oil filter, draining the oil, tightening the filter, cranking the engine, loosening the filter…2 quarts out, check the levels and bam, spot on.
Next oil change gonna be a freakin breeze!
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Glad to hear I am not the only one who takes the long route sometimes. Got a picture or brand for your CV band clamp tool? I have a cheapy from the local auto parts store and every time I use it I wonder what a nice one would be like.
Did you make to to Podium last Saturday with PCA?
Did you make to to Podium last Saturday with PCA?
1957 VW Beetle
2004 VW R32
2021 Porsche Cayman GTS 4.0
2004 VW R32
2021 Porsche Cayman GTS 4.0