cv boot won't marry up up to gearbox flange?

[bloke]

RE the o/s inner boot you can always cut the chunk of the block off.

 

[Chris_Beer]

Just looking closer at some pictures of one of my old genuine shafts that s**t itself...

It seems Renault just used a boot with a flat section to overcome the problem anyway?!

Compared to the J&R shaft with a traditional type boot causing the issue...

^^ Not my photo


There isn't much in the gap...

@bloke there is no real way to swap the boot is there? Perhaps sending the shaft to the people who recondition them to fit the correct boot and it's still a money saver over Renault ones

 

[fixedgear]

RE the o/s inner boot you can always cut the chunk of the block off.

Or a quick measure up and I'm sure we can find an alternative option.
http://www.race-tec.com/drive_shaft_cv_boots.html

 

[STEVE.M]

Fair enough, was only responding to your questions/long post.

We only had a real answer about these shafts on the N/S from imprezaworks car, no evidence of the drivers side one that I could find since an apparent design change. It was a gamble, but back to square one, unless you get hold of the correct CV Boot and job done for cheap.

Cannot find anyone other than Renault that sell new O/S shafts for the Cup

Shaftec have 172 cup available R209AL left 657mm long & R209AR right 740mm long,with no support bearing.
Same as some scenic & megannes.
I paid £72 ic VAT for my RH PH (R518AR) at my local branch of Andrew Page.The one`s on eBay are priced a bit more than that..
I have had it a year,10K miles with no problems.

With reference to copper based grease.It should not be used on any moving parts at all as it is abrasive.
It is to stop bolts,nuts,spacers & motorcycle wheel spindles etc from seizing up with corrosion & is highly effective.

It`s shame J&R have not addressed this gaitor problem.I assume someone has told them about it.

 

[STEVE.M]

This shaftec boot looks the correct spec??
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shaftec-Transmission-End-Drive-Shaft-CV-Boot-Gaiter-Genuine-OE-Spec-Replacement-/351348764907?fits=Model:Clio|Cars+Type:2.0+16V+Sport&hash=item51ce04b0eb:g:lGUAAOSwDuJW1P7o


Ah sorry that`s the outer boot,still usefull as I don`t think Renault supply them?

 

[STEVE.M]

This is meant to fit the inner on a Clio.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-BORG-...991883?hash=item5b1deb6c4b:g:wSIAAOSwhkRWcdnz.

 

[bloke]

Compared to the J&R shaft with a traditional type boot causing the issue...

that's single piece shaft so no issue with it catching on the lug on the block.

Or a quick measure up and I'm sure we can find an alternative option.
http://www.race-tec.com/drive_shaft_cv_boots.html

have fitted inner boot but can't for the life of me remember the make?? probably gkn or lucas? will see if i can find out tomorrow.

This shaftec boot looks the correct spec??
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shaftec-Transmission-End-Drive-Shaft-CV-Boot-Gaiter-Genuine-OE-Spec-Replacement-/351348764907?fits=Model:Clio|Cars+Type:2.0+16V+Sport&hash=item51ce04b0eb:g:lGUAAOSwDuJW1P7o


Ah sorry that`s the outer boot,still usefull as I don`t think Renault supply them?

that's passengers side inner boot.

 

[Chris_Beer]

This is meant to fit the inner on a Clio.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-BORG-...991883?hash=item5b1deb6c4b:g:wSIAAOSwhkRWcdnz.

You legend @STEVE.M !!

Thats the one!

@bloke thats a point... this guy isn't a Cup owner, just jumped to the worse conclusion!

@punk_rallye sounds like its all good? I can measure up bits and pieces now if required as my car is in pieces with shafts out etc now

 

[STEVE.M]

that's single piece shaft so no issue with it catching on the lug on the block.

that's passengers side inner boot.

Sorry,my error.Thanks for pointing that out,I was rushing it.

You are correct the one piece 172 cup shafts DS20/21 will not suffer from snagging the block.

To honest,if anyone needs a non cup ph2 RH shaft,just pay the £72 for a shaftec R218AR rather than messing around trying to correct the J&R shaft.

J&R would seem to have tens of thousands of satisfied customers,but have a problem with this specific shaft.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-BORG-...991883?hash=item5b1deb6c4b:g:wSIAAOSwhkRWcdnz

could offer a solution if you already have a J&R shaft with a damaged rh inner boot,but otherwise sound.

 

[STEVE.M]

With reference to copper based grease.It should not be used on any moving parts at all as it is abrasive.
It is to stop bolts,nuts,spacers & motorcycle wheel spindles etc from seizing up with corrosion & is highly effective.

Just in case anyone read through this.
DO NOT APPLY TO MOVING PARTS.

 

[NX-STEP]

Passanger side dude[/QUOTE
Blonde moment, excuse me.

 

[NX-STEP]

You can have a dogbone mount made of solid metal, it makes no difference because the driveshaft is fitted to the engine so will move at the same amount it does.

How many more clangers can I drop ...

 

[fixedgear]

You legend @STEVE.M !!

Thats the one!

@bloke thats a point... this guy isn't a Cup owner, just jumped to the worse conclusion!

@punk_rallye sounds like its all good? I can measure up bits and pieces now if required as my car is in pieces with shafts out etc now

£8 for boot and £37 for shaft. LOL

 

[Chris_Beer]

£8 for boot and £37 for shaft. LOL

Getting a bit expensive now isn't it... lol

5 for the price of 1, with £25 spare (Based on 1 Renault shaft)