Drive shaft gaiters.

drone · Feb 16th, 2018, 11:49

Is there a supplier of split gaiters out there that anyone's used?
The ones on my car are ok but just want to get a couple just in case.

magnuz · Feb 18th, 2018, 22:29

I've only ever used the split CV boots a couple of times, i find them a bit fiddly & usually end up sticking my fingers (gloves) to them.
you also have to be careful not to get any grease on the boot prior to glueing, as the glue will not stick properly if it's contaminated !
I would only ever use them as a quick temporary repair & not a long term solution. I much prefer to use either the standard boot, or a stretchy boot !

bobthecabbage · Feb 19th, 2018, 22:12

bailcast sticky boot are maybe slightly better than another brand I tried.

I have used bailcast stretchy boots in the past (but fitted without stretching them.) And they seem to last reasonably well.

I don't like split boots but if you keep everything clean and glue the recommended 2cm at a time then it might be okay. Also don't overfill with grease (if you clean the old grease off and use the supplied sachet its unlikely that you will).

drone · Feb 21st, 2018, 20:33

Thanks for the replies chaps, adds to my slowly increasing knowledge of the car.

Feb 16th, 2018, 11:49	#1
drone Member Last Online: Jun 6th, 2022 19:30 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Dover	Drive shaft gaiters. Is there a supplier of split gaiters out there that anyone's used? The ones on my car are ok but just want to get a couple just in case. __________________ Do you ever walk into a room then wonder why you're there? Welcome to my world. John.

Feb 19th, 2018, 22:12	#3
bobthecabbage Premier Member Last Online: Aug 12th, 2020 21:26 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Plymouth	bailcast sticky boot are maybe slightly better than another brand I tried. I have used bailcast stretchy boots in the past (but fitted without stretching them.) And they seem to last reasonably well. I don't like split boots but if you keep everything clean and glue the recommended 2cm at a time then it might be okay. Also don't overfill with grease (if you clean the old grease off and use the supplied sachet its unlikely that you will). __________________ '04 V40 1.9D

Feb 21st, 2018, 20:33	#4
drone Member Last Online: Jun 6th, 2022 19:30 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Dover	Thanks for the replies chaps, adds to my slowly increasing knowledge of the car. __________________ Do you ever walk into a room then wonder why you're there? Welcome to my world. John.

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Feb 18th, 2018, 22:29	#2
magnuz Ancient Last Online: Yesterday 17:03 Join Date: May 2012 Location: chesterfield	I've only ever used the split CV boots a couple of times, i find them a bit fiddly & usually end up sticking my fingers (gloves) to them. you also have to be careful not to get any grease on the boot prior to glueing, as the glue will not stick properly if it's contaminated ! I would only ever use them as a quick temporary repair & not a long term solution. I much prefer to use either the standard boot, or a stretchy boot !

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