00 Forester - Central MA - ( CV joint/axle cost and bolts/fastenersfor splash guard )

[gary.weston]

CV on my 2000 Forester L recently started clicking. I am at about 130k
miles... pretty much a low mileage car now. Local trips for the wife
only. I don't think the CV is in too bad shape just yet, but it should
be fixed before winter.

I hear suggestions that the entire axle should be replaced with a
rebuilt or OEM, rather than just replace the CV's. What sort of cost
should I expect for this?

Anyone have suggestions in the MA area (specifically central/Worcester
county)? I have a local guy up the street but ever since he tried to
rip me by telling me I needed a new head gasket as well as leaking
coolant when it had no such problem, I have a lack of trust for
mechanics.


Also looking for replacement bolts/fasteners for my splash guard. Old
ones are rusted and the goofs that change my oil locally keep breaking
the two plastic fasteners in the wheel well. Changing the oil myself
now.. plus saving a pile of cash in the process.

-Gary

 

[Carl 1 Lucky Texan]

CV on my 2000 Forester L recently started clicking. I am at about 130k
miles... pretty much a low mileage car now. Local trips for the wife
only. I don't think the CV is in too bad shape just yet, but it should
be fixed before winter.

I hear suggestions that the entire axle should be replaced with a
rebuilt or OEM, rather than just replace the CV's. What sort of cost
should I expect for this?

Anyone have suggestions in the MA area (specifically central/Worcester
county)? I have a local guy up the street but ever since he tried to
rip me by telling me I needed a new head gasket as well as leaking
coolant when it had no such problem, I have a lack of trust for
mechanics.


Also looking for replacement bolts/fasteners for my splash guard. Old
ones are rusted and the goofs that change my oil locally keep breaking
the two plastic fasteners in the wheel well. Changing the oil myself
now.. plus saving a pile of cash in the process.

-Gary

Locally, there's a shop that is known for specializing in half-axles and
I THINK the price is around $150 installed, lifetime warranty.

And the joint is quite sturdy and will last for weeks and weeks afte it
begins clicking, maybe longer with light duty. If it only clicks while
turning, you have plenty of time. Clicking while going straight, well ???? .

There are online OEM parts dealers. One that I've used is
www.subarugenuineparts.com . The site is OK for accessoiries, but kinda
hostile for true replacemnt parts so I encourage you to email through
the site and ask for Jamie. She can help determine which parts you need.
If you CAN locate a price for the parts, some local dealers will match
online prices.

Carl

 

[gary.weston]

Locally, there's a shop that is known for specializing in half-axles and
I THINK the price is around $150 installed, lifetime warranty.

And the joint is quite sturdy and will last for weeks and weeks afte it
begins clicking, maybe longer with light duty. If it only clicks while
turning, you have plenty of time. Clicking while going straight, well ???? .

There are online OEM parts dealers. One that I've used iswww.subarugenuineparts.com. The site is OK for accessoiries, but kinda
hostile for true replacemnt parts so I encourage you to email through
the site and ask for Jamie. She can help determine which parts you need.
If you CAN locate a price for the parts, some local dealers will match
online prices.

Carl

Much thanks Carl. The CV seems to click while turning. Event then it
can only be heard when moving <15mph. No noise while going straight. I
may have a little bit of time yet which is good. I can price around a
bit.

-Gary