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Old 01-16-2013, 01:03 PM   #1
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Hey guys - I am looking to do this as well. What's the best way to access the ball joint area with the car on the ground? I turned the wheel all the way, but it's a tight fit with the wheel on. I can squeeze my hand in to touch the ball joint, but it's tight to do accurate puncture of the joint and put wd40 in.

Also, should I just use the straw with the WD40 can and cut a hole, or is it worth it to try and use a grease gun or something like that?
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Old 01-17-2013, 05:37 AM   #2
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Hi All,

The North Texas Boxster Enthusiasts did this mod at one of our events….with a twist!

Instead of CUTTING on your boots. GET A SYRINGE and INJECT the WD40. Spray it into the cap, suck it out with a needle, tap three times to look like a doctor (optional), and inject into the boot AT THE HIGHEST POINT THAT DOES NOT TOUCH METAL - so as not to foul the needle. There are four locations per wheel.

I go down dirt roads to find houses, this fix has saved my sanity. So far, I have done it twice in a year of ownership and driving dirt roads daily. So once a year may be more then enough.

The trick is to use the needle as it will not leave a major hole like cutting the boot would. Your mileage may vary….but they ARE QUIETER MILES! Enjoy!
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