Cv boot problem!

Sj1782 · Sep 12, 2016

I replaced my drivers side cv boot back few months ago and last week notched that it had a small hole in the rubber and grease had escaped so I had that replaced on Saturday, the rubber looked to be worn and perished I thought I'd may of been down to the rolling road for remapping last week, got home tonight and same thing cv boot is knocked with a hole in the rubber! It doesn't looked to be catching on anything?

bloke · Sep 12, 2016

what make of boot?

Sj1782 · Sep 12, 2016

I couldn't get hold of a renault so used a different one make began with a L? Going to try get a Renault one. Will the Renault be a tighter fit?

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bloke · Sep 12, 2016

just seen cheap boots fall apart in no time. don't bother with renault one, you're paying for the name, get a gkn one from euro.

Sj1782 · Sep 12, 2016

I'll have a look cheers! I've had 3 replaced since February, they look really worn and perished which is strange

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bloke · Sep 12, 2016

all the same make?

Sj1782 · Sep 12, 2016

No different makes didn't really pay attention to makes as I've never had a problem with cv boots but the Clio is testing me!

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bloke · Sep 12, 2016

odd one. trying to think what would cause it other than the quality of the boot.

imprezaworks · Sep 12, 2016

Sabotage?

Just throwing it out there

Sj1782 · Sep 12, 2016

Ha no I doubt it! Unless someone really hates me! I'm going to check the passenger side and see what sort of boot has been used, lowering the car wouldn't of caused this would it?

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STEVE.M · Sep 12, 2016

bloke said:
odd one. trying to think what would cause it other than the quality of the boot.

Not sure if that`s an entry or exit wound,or which side shaft it is.
Start again with a Shaftec or J&R shaft with 24 month warranty.
imprezaworks will keep us up to date on the J&R,and I`m 11 month`s,10k into a Shaftec item with no problems.

Sj1782 · Sep 12, 2016

Picture is on the drivers shaft, where did you purchase your shafts from?

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imprezaworks · Sep 12, 2016

I bought mine from j@r driveshafts.

STEVE.M · Sep 12, 2016

Sj1782 said:
Picture is on the drivers shaft, where did you purchase your shaft from?

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Andrew Page 10 minutes down the road from me.They have a Leeds branch,which is good if you have any problems and would prefer to have a face to face amicable discussion.
I am getting tired that if I google GSF car parts,ECP jumps to the top.

Sj1782 · Sep 12, 2016

I'll try pages tomorrow on way to the gym! [emoji106]

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STEVE.M · Sep 12, 2016

Sj1782 said:
I'll try pages tomorrow on way to the gym! [emoji106]

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What a life you leed.I have to go to work.

Sj1782 · Sep 12, 2016

STEVE.M said:
What a life you leed.I have to go to work.

I also have work tomorrow haha and realised they shut at 5:30 so won't make it! I'll hold out till the weekend

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Sj1782 · Sep 13, 2016

Looking on the Andrew page website and there's a few shaftec boots with various prices from £10-£16 and the dimensions are slightly different to each other? Confused now to which I need

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Chris_Beer · Sep 13, 2016

Fit both and have it doubled up

Job jobbed?

dann2707 · Sep 13, 2016

Are they cleaning it out before fitting a new boot? Might be something inside trying to work its way out ie bit of sharp metal or whatever.

STEVE.M · Sep 13, 2016

Sj1782 said:
Looking on the Andrew page website and there's a few shaftec boots with various prices from £10-£16 and the dimensions are slightly different to each other? Confused now to which I need

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My advice was buy a shaft with a 2 year warranty.If you just replace the boot & it goes again,tough.

Sj1782 · Sep 13, 2016

dann2707 said:
Are they cleaning it out before fitting a new boot? Might be something inside trying to work its way out ie bit of sharp metal or whatever.

Yep fully cleaned out before fitting the new boot it's just strange

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Clio_fool · Sep 13, 2016

Wrong offset turini's I reckon. Why not try some OZ F1's?

Sj1782 · Sep 13, 2016

OssPoop said:
Wrong offset turini's I reckon. Why not try some OZ F1's?

Haha give over! Wrong springs aswell? I'll just go to back standard!

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Sj1782 · Sep 14, 2016

Just bought a j+r shaft with 2 years warranty. See if this cures the problem

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STEVE.M · Sep 14, 2016

Sj1782 said:
Just bought a j+r shaft with 2 years warranty. See if this cures the problem

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Yours is a non cup 182 yes?Please post up the J&R part number & make a note of the width of the ABS ring,either here or on the sourcing drive shafts thread.Thanks.

PS:check your bottom ball joint & engine mount for movement.Play could cause the shaft to bind when cornering.

Sj1782 · Sep 14, 2016

No mine has cup packs. I've just messaged the seller on eBay as I reckon now the drive shaft won't fit!

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STEVE.M · Sep 14, 2016

Sj1782 said:
No mine has cup packs. I've just messaged the seller on eBay as I reckon now the drive shaft won't fit! 😧

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imprezaworks has just fitted a J&R shaft to his 182 cup packed car,so they exist.
It would be good if he can let us have the part number.

STEVE.M · Sep 14, 2016

J&R helpline is open till 10pm.They only sell direct,so you must have ordered it from them.
imprezaworks shaft came with both 7.5 & 15mm ABS rings.

Sj1782 · Sep 14, 2016

Yes ordered from them but there eBay account? I'll give them a ring

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Sj1782 · Sep 14, 2016

Opening times are now 8-5:30 I'll have to ring them tomorrow

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imprezaworks · Sep 14, 2016

STEVE.M said:
imprezaworks has just fitted a J&R shaft to his 182 cup packed car,so they exist.
It would be good if he can let us have the part number.

Didn't I give you the part numbers? Just ring and quote the reg, done

Sj1782 · Sep 14, 2016

I'll ring tomorrow! God knows what shaft I'll receive tomorrow but no doubt it will be returned! Cheers

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imprezaworks · Sep 14, 2016

This is what I did

Hi I need a passanger side drive shaft for my cup packed car.

Reg?. Done.

Definatly the right shaft as people have had issues. Yep we have sold lots.

One day later it arrives, fitted. Done

STEVE.M · Sep 14, 2016

Sj1782 said:
I'll ring tomorrow! God knows what shaft I'll receive tomorrow but no doubt it will be returned! Cheers

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Did you speak to them or just use buy it now?

Sj1782 · Sep 14, 2016

STEVE.M said:
Did you speak to them or just use buy it now?

Buy it now haha still new to clios and completely forgot about cup and non cup

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imprezaworks · Sep 14, 2016

I rang because this subject seems to be a voodoo of the Clio world lol

bloke · Sep 14, 2016

got another one here to fit, he gave reg number and sent same as your one.

imprezaworks · Sep 14, 2016

The same one I have?

Sj1782 · Sep 15, 2016

Just recived my drive shaft, gave j&r a quick call and gave my reg with the part number of the shaft they sent and apparently its the correct one so hopefully it's a direct fit! Never realised how heavy they are!

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