Now I have just about finished all my yearly engine work and adjustments. Over the Christmas break I was able to do all that lingering car work I had meant to do for the year; now it's all done. Amazingly, my car (85' 300D euro) now runs like new (almost), with an engine running so smoothly that you could balance champaigne glasses on it at idle (wow). Seems much more powerful too, great with 206,000 on the clock. But I still have a few questions:

-First, here is my biggest concern: The grease boots that are located on the ball joints directly under the front rotors and calipers that the entire wheel pivots on is torn on both sides; strangely enough happened at the same time, a few months ago. There is still some grease left in them (and I've been adding to them, more now than ever). I am wondering if there is any way to seperate that joint without a shop press or other equipment. I have replacement boots and all the accesories but have been stumped with their removal. I could remoce the the lock-nut, but the stud won't pressout with the equipment I have. Actually broke a $60 remover tool, luckily waranted. Heating did not help. Does it unscrew or some other trick to it; or is this a job for the pros (price???)? I'd like to get them closed before the roads get too salty.

-Secondly; Sometimes the rear drivetrain makes a clicking noise that is proportional to the road speed. It may do this under load or coast, turn or straight. Could this be a rear wheel bearing? Are they servicible; or is this normal. I can not remember when or if this started. I think it may have always done it. Should I be concerned?

Thanks in Advance: And a Happy New Year to ALL!!!

ATLD