On Tue, 01 Nov 2005 21:13:23 -0800, SoCalMike
> wrote:

>Frank Boettcher wrote:
>> Replaced the CV drive shaft (passenger side) on '97 accord yesterday.
>> First time I've done one and it was easier than I had anticipated.
>
>was it clicking? how did the joints look? boots?

Yes it was clicking and the boot was split open. I did not bother to
inspect the joint since it was clicking loudly. Just replaced the
whole drive shaft.


>> Now, since these things in my experience generally fail when the boots
>> crack without alarm and water and grit go in, grease comes out, and by
>> the time you hear them it is too late, what is the best thing to clean
>> and dress the boots with to get a longer life.
>
>advise ranges from doing nothing to spraying em with silicone spray or
>armor all at every oil change and tire rotation.
>
Thanks, I may try that.

>i do nothing. if theyre gonna crack, theyre gonna crack.