Bought a driveshaft, CV boot woes

[Jay_G]

Hi guys

Bought a driveshaft off a trader on here. It arrived quickly, but when it did, the cv boot was hanging off, and just cable tied on.

Is that generally a problem? Iv heard they are a b**ch to get back on, is it worth getting it replaced for another one?

 

[Tunst]

If its not broken, pop it back on and stick a jubilee clip on, far better than a cable tie

 

[MicKPM]

Cable ties are common "fixes" on Renault driveshafts but they rarely hold. As above, use a decent jubilee clip but I prefer the proper steel bands (granted though, not an on the driveway/DIY application)

 

[Jay_G]

Cheers guys. I just thought once it's off it's off. great, ill cut the cable tie off and replace it!

Mick, do the proper bands need a specific tool or something? If so ill probably take it to a garage with a band and give them beer monies to fit it.

 

[Fred@BTM]

the "proper" bands are s**t anyway LOL, stick to a jubilee clip

 

[jesus]

the "proper" bands are s**t anyway LOL, stick to a jubilee clip

Mine are still going strong after you fitted them last year :boring:

 

[MicKPM]

the "proper" bands are s**t anyway LOL, stick to a jubilee clip

See others say that to but I've never had problems with them.