Split type cv boots
 

Anyone tried them? I am sorely tempted as my o/s inner boot has just split - not sure if it was a casualty of doing the reluctor ring but assume it must have been on its last legs anyhow.

I really don't fancy taking the whole assembly out and whilst I know there will be nay sayers (who probably have never tried them or bought a kit at the lowest price from eBay), this looks both easy and robust!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLrGNU_t83Y

I've had success with them, not on my volvos tho but other vehicles. Be aware the glue is extremely strong like stick your fingers together for life strong!

The "Hippo red" ones seem to be good - any idea whether it's an 80mm or 90mm diameter boot on a V70? Thanks

Just in case you've not come across them, you can swap the whole shaft complete for £50.
That's what I'll be doing if ever a boot goes. Changing boots is too filthy and too much of a pain in my eyes.
http://www.jandrcvjoints.co.uk/volvo...int-1997-2007/

It all comes down to the rubber quality. I had cheap rubber splitting in less than 6 months.

As for the glue, it melts the rubber to glue the parts together so it should be solid. Definitely watch your fingers it glues instantly

The clamps (bands) seem weak

These are a hit or miss depending on your abilty to glue it up properly, but they are a great time saver and definately worth trying out.

They have a tongue and groove edge, which actually reminded me of a recent Ikea offering.....

*Lesbian beds, no screwing or drilling, just tongue and groove.......:hidesbehindsofa:

[QUOTE=4candles;2018521]These are a hit or miss depending on your abilty to glue it up properly, but they are a great time saver and definately worth trying out.

They have a tongue and groove edge, which actually reminded me of a recent Ikea offering.....

*Lesbian beds, no screwing or drilling, just tongue and groove.......:hidesbehindsofa

Hahaha

Who's on the wine now?
You seem to have lost the ability to do simple tasks like 'quote', teehee

Try the Bailcast stretchy boots, easy to fit and I have had great success with these. They are easier to damage when you are working down and around there but just be careful.

I've seen those and they look good.....the Hippo Red ones cost a bit more but look to be just that bit better so I'll take a punt on those.

The car has 160k on it and to be honest, I'm now into the realms of keeping it going rather than worrying about everything being perfect (i.e. I don't want the time, hassle or cost of doing it [in some people's minds] 'properly).