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