Engine noise filtering through torn steering shaft boot?

[Agent WD-40]

Originally Posted by mustang67408

Crawl under the truck and look up the steering shaft.

Will this be obvious if it is torn or will you have to feel for it? It was starting to get dark when I looked so I couldn't tell that well.

Thanks for the pics!

[mustang67408]

Originally Posted by Agent WD-40

Will this be obvious if it is torn or will you have to feel for it? It was starting to get dark when I looked so I couldn't tell that well.

Thanks for the pics!

Should be obvious in the daytime, or with a flashlight.
Here is what it looks like
good one on the left/bad one on the right
These pictures are for a SEQUOIA that I did yesterday

[DevinSixtySeven]

so how can we prevent this from happening?

also btw i changed the thread title, if anyone cares...if you do care, hit me with a pm and i'll put a "WAS" thing in there...

-sean

[mustang67408]

Originally Posted by DevinSixtySeven

so how can we prevent this from happening?

also btw i changed the thread title, if anyone cares...if you do care, hit me with a pm and i'll put a "WAS" thing in there...

-sean

You could lube the rubber part of the bushing with some sort of lubricant that might help the rubber not to dry out and crack. A silicon paste lube works well on camrys,avalons,siennas and highlanders. A petrolium lube doesn't last as long and makes the rubber swell.
The silicon lube wont hurt the rubber.
They make a spray silicon lube, it might not hurt to spray that on the bushing each oil change or every other oil change (depending on area/climate and off road adventures) as part of routine maintanence.

Good name for thread

[sequoiasoon]

Would something like 303 sprayed on help keep it soft and pliable? I actually sprayed mine on the inside last year with some the Boeshield T-9 that leaves slight waxy coating for protection/lube. With the radio off you could hear a distinct low pitched dry rubber on metal squeek when turning the wheel for parking spots and driveways. Hasn't squeeked since but i'll spray regularly from now on.

[Leathernuts]

Excellent advice there Mustang. I was just wondering about that over the weekend so I wouldn't have to hear that again. Any particular product you recommend? Thanks

[mustang67408]

Originally Posted by sequoiasoon

Would something like 303 sprayed on help keep it soft and pliable? I actually sprayed mine on the inside last year with some the Boeshield T-9 that leaves slight waxy coating for protection/lube. With the radio off you could hear a distinct low pitched dry rubber on metal squeek when turning the wheel for parking spots and driveways. Hasn't squeeked since but i'll spray regularly from now on.

The 303 is lithium based, I would hesitate to use that.
The Boeshield T-9 is a better choise hands down, they use that in aircraft and marine applications to prevent corrosion and seal it.
I use KENT "Seal-Tite" #57876, its a dielectric silicon paste or the TOYOTA silicon spray. I dont see why you couldnt spray down the CV boots either.
Toyota told us not to spray any rubber parts with WD-40 or anything equivilant, it will swell and deteriorate the rubber.

[sequoiasoon]

Originally Posted by mustang67408

The 303 is lithium based, I would hesitate to use that.
The Boeshield T-9 is a better choise hands down, they use that in aircraft and marine applications to prevent corrosion and seal it.
I use KENT "Seal-Tite" #57876, its a dielectric silicon paste or the TOYOTA silicon spray. I dont see why you couldnt spray down the CV boots either.
Toyota told us not to spray any rubber parts with WD-40 or anything equivilant, it will swell and deteriorate the rubber.

I thought that the 303 protectant was water based? All the detailing threads refer to it that way and I does a great job of keeping all my door seals soft as well as looks great for all the interior and tire applications?

[mustang67408]

Originally Posted by sequoiasoon

I thought that the 303 protectant was water based? All the detailing threads refer to it that way and I does a great job of keeping all my door seals soft as well as looks great for all the interior and tire applications?

According to this site it appears to be LITHIUM BASED.
http://www.technichemcorp.com/catalog/lubricants.htm
unless This is not the same one your refering to. I have never used it so I really dont know. Are there different 303's??
The Toyota Silicon stuff works for me PART # 00289-1SS00

[LGL002]

Victor, they must be different brands according to what I see those ingredients are. No way there's moly or lithium in 303 Protectant. 303 Protectant is water based and won't hurt anything that's rubber/plastic based.


Larry

[mustang67408]

Originally Posted by LGL002

Victor, they must be different brands according to what I see those ingredients are. No way there's moly or lithium in 303 Protectant. 303 Protectant is water based and won't hurt anything that's rubber/plastic based.


Larry

SOUNDS GOOD
Who'd thunk there were 2 products with the same name.

Any product that is not petrolium based should work.
I prefer SILICON stuff.

[sequoiasoon]

Originally Posted by mustang67408

SOUNDS GOOD
Who'd thunk there were 2 products with the same name.

Any product that is not petrolium based should work.
I prefer SILICON stuff.

Thanks, I was scared for a minute. Here is the 303 Aerospace protectant that I was describing.

[mustang67408]

Originally Posted by sequoiasoon

Thanks, I was scared for a minute. Here is the 303 Aerospace protectant that I was describing.

COOL
Thats part of what makes TS so great.
EVERYONE usually working together to get to the bottom of whatever issue is at hand.
That 303 Aerospace stuff looks like a real great product from the little I have just read. I dont see why it would work either.

[LGL002]

I'm a hard sell for these miracle products you see all the time for treating vinyl and rubber after buying countless bottles of crap. 303 Aerospace Protectent is far and away the best product I've had in forty years. Makes Armorall and others look like snot .

Larry

[Sequoia_inCharlotte]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for your posting! I had the same "clicking noise" for about a year. Since I had to take my car into the shop to have the transmission replaced (at 65,000 miles), I figured it was a good time to have the exhaust leak fixed (per my husband's diagnosis). Long story short....after replacing the right exhaust manifold and not resolving the problem, I returned to the dealership. They didn't know what the problem was and suggested replacing the left exhaust manifold. The dealership called a few days later to tell me that it was the steering shaft boot cover. I Googled it and found your posting. I was quoted 352.00 total (not sure if that included the part). Although they insisted that the replacement of the left exhaust manifold was necessary, they agreed to discount the steering shaft boot repair. In the end, they didn't charge me for the boot repair. I am a little upset that I paid 700.00 for the "not-broken" exhaust manifold, but based on your posting, it could have been worse. After reading your post, I went back to the dealership with knowledge I didn't have on my three previous visits.

Thank you!!