Could someone help me find a CV Boot kit please?!

[oreA]

Passed MOT today, yay! Advisory n/s cv boot has small hole.

Now I think I'm being a bit special here, but I just can't get it clear in my head what I need or how to do it!

Are there specific boots for these cars, or should I go universal? ECP brings up just two inner boots when I search by car type, and 8 different universal ones with a general search .

Do I remove the shaft from the hub and slip the boot over? Some are stretchy as well, but why do they need to be any more stretchy than others. Arrrrgh :imp:.I've read there are split ones too, but that seems like a cheat :tongueclosed:.

If someone would be kind enough to point me in the right direction that would be super, maybe even a cheeky little linky :grinning:?

Thanks!

 

[bloke]

bit of silicone, windscreen sealant, hot glue or superglue...

 

[oreA]

Do a fix? Do you reckon it'll last? I'll have a look at it to see how bad it is....

Nice idea, thanks :up:.

 

[hipwell]

Check it out but as long as it hasn't lost a tonne of grease just clean it up and fill it with silicone.

 

[imprezaworks]

Or buy a new shaft for fifties

 

[oreA]

Or buy a new shaft for fifties

J&R right? I read a few threads suggesting this. Maybe I'll do a fix now, and new shafts if it doesn't last. But will need new box oil too then.....:smirk:

 

[oreA]

Or buy a new shaft for fifties

Where's the link? :smile:

 

[imprezaworks]

 

[imprezaworks]

Gearbox oil isn't much

 

[hipwell]

J&R right? I read a few threads suggesting this. Maybe I'll do a fix now, and new shafts if it doesn't last. But will need new box oil too then.....:smirk:

Don't have to change it. Collect the old stuff

 

[oreA]

Gearbox oil isn't much

I actually have 3 litres ready to go (got it cheap), but I want to go Redline next time :up:.

Thanks for the link btw .

 

[oreA]

Don't have to change it. Collect the old stuff

It smells too bad to mess around with though :weary:.

 

[imprezaworks]

Put new stuff In

 

[bloke]

Do a fix? Do you reckon it'll last? I'll have a look at it to see how bad it is....

Nice idea, thanks :up:.

done it loads.

is it passengers side inner one? if it's got anything more tan a pin hole in it they generally throw loads of oil out.

 

[oreA]

is it passengers side inner one?

Passenger outer one.....

 

[bloke]

glue it.

 

[oreA]

glue it.

Cool, I'll have a look tomorrow. Superglue best option? Seems to me like it's thin consistency will help it seep into a small hole and seal better than perhaps summat thick like silicon?

 

[bloke]

silicone works, super glue is good if you can get the split spotless.

 

[oreA]

I'll see what's appertaining in the morning :smile:

Many thanks

 

[dann2707]

I'll see what's appertaining in the morning :smile:

Many thanks

I got a universal stretch boot from ebay for 10 that comes with the cone. The reason why they're called stretch is because they stretch over the cv joint. It's been on for absolutely ages now with no deterioration.

@leeds2592 has the same too with no issues

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322404350701

 

[oreA]

Thanks! This reminds me of another query, what's the cone for?

 

[leeds2592]

Yep, mines been fine for over a year now. A lot of people don't rate them and say they don't last but mines been fine.

The cone's to slip the boot over the shaft.

You can knock the joint off and fit a proper boot but for less than a tenner and an hour or so you can't fault the stretchy ones.

 

[oreA]

Ok, it's all a bit clearer now. Many thanks :up:.