825i Back for Warranty

[m38inmaine]

Just over 200 miles, while unhooking a ball hitch I noticed a large puddle of black grease on top of the lower right rear a-arm directly below the cv boot. I don't see any holes in the boot and usually a hole would cause the grease to splash all over. It is cv grease for sure. The dealership is picking it up tomorrow, I purchased the 3 year extended warranty which requires them to pick-up/deliver under warranty repair. Will report back when returned.

[825joe]

I think the 3 year extended warranty is for powertrain only. Thats what the contract said anyway. Wonder where it could have came from with no hole in the cv boot ???

[fire gator]

what do you determine as powertrain axle makes it move so wouldn't it be powertrain could require you to have cv gaurd protection

[825joe]

I honestly am not sure bud, they are funny sometimes with specifics at the dealerships. Its best to ask them.

[fire gator]

did they cover it or not if not how expensive a repair for the cv joint

[m38inmaine]

The dealership called and confirmed it was cv grease but could not find a hole in the boot. They said they were going to replace the boot or the whole shaft. Waiting to hear back, will give a full report when I get it back.

[m38inmaine]

Gator was delivered today repaired. Not sure if they just replaced the boot or the whole shaft, the delivery guy didn't know but it all looks new. About an 8 hour round trip for them to pickup/deliver. Whole process was done very quickly, very pleased with the service and the extended warranty has already paid for itself.