G/box: 850 Manual: - CV gaiter - Page 2

volvo again · Apr 27th, 2022, 19:17

I've used stretch boots for ages, fairly easy to fit using the cone and plenty of lube...I'm lucky now in having an air powered tool to stretch them
Most garages will use this method, much quicker for them

Martin Cox · Apr 27th, 2022, 21:52

That's exactly what I did and for the same reason.

I took the driveshaft to my local independant specialist who removed the CV joint from the shaft, fitted the new boot kit I supplied and refitted the joint to the shaft. They charged me £20. A lot cheaper than me potentially wrecking the thing trying to get it apart.

They did comment that if they were doing the job themselves, they'd use a stretch boot.

Martin

Apr 27th, 2022, 19:17	#11
volvo again Master Member Last Online: Today 14:57 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Presteigne, mid Wales	I've used stretch boots for ages, fairly easy to fit using the cone and plenty of lube...I'm lucky now in having an air powered tool to stretch them Most garages will use this method, much quicker for them __________________ 1998 V70 2.5 Auto & Supercharged Mercedes C Class...

Apr 27th, 2022, 21:52	#12
Martin Cox VOC Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 09:24 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Hull	That's exactly what I did and for the same reason. I took the driveshaft to my local independant specialist who removed the CV joint from the shaft, fitted the new boot kit I supplied and refitted the joint to the shaft. They charged me £20. A lot cheaper than me potentially wrecking the thing trying to get it apart. They did comment that if they were doing the job themselves, they'd use a stretch boot. Martin

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)