If the boot is split it needs changing for a new one.

regardless whether it needs a new boot or not, get some proper CV joint grease and some suitable cable ties...i can hear the howls of protest from the purists from here, the ones who say a proper boot clip must be used, which is fair comment but cable ties have lasted donkeys years for securing boots for me.

Righto, so repack both CV joints, hopefully you'll be pleasantly surprised by the lack of sound on full lock, you may well find they never need changing for as long as you own the car.

Its a mucky job but should only take you half an hour a side to do it, assuming the boot doesn't need changing., if its only seeping from a crease or pin hole repacking may well extend its life till it fails on an MOT at some point for split boot.

If i suspect the CV's have never been greased before i sometimes to this job as once in a blue moon preventative maintenance whilst for instance changing discs and pads.

Edited by gordonbennet on 21/06/2016 at 20:23

As I recall they, like the rovers, dont last long once they start clicking and I think the CV kit around £50 ish depending where you go plus fitting

they are like rear wheel bearings on Honda or Rover, once they make a noise best to replace asap, as they dont last long

Secondhand shaft from a breakers would probably be easiest and cheapest.

They may even do the job for you if you ask, and cheaper than a garage would