General: - Right hand drive shaft

cassell · Jun 15th, 2016, 13:46

Hi Guys, I'm after a bit of advice if possible?

My 2006 D5 XC90 has a small split in the inner offside front drive shaft gaiter and is throwing out a slight grease arc in the surrounding area.

I'm told that this flexible rubber gaiter isn't available as a separate part from Volvo, you have to buy and replace the complete drive shaft!

Someone has mentioned that if we remove the gaiter and take to a motor factors they should be able to match it to a CV joint gaiter of some sort which we can then stretch over the joint with an expander tool? Has anyone ever done this or is a complete new drive shaft the way to go?

Any comments are welcome, thanks,

Paul

Rooster · Jun 15th, 2016, 19:39

Who says you carn't buy them seperate, who ever it was i think was telling porkies

cassell · Jun 15th, 2016, 20:17

Volvo main dealer parts desk!!

Don't suppose you know a part number so I can challenge them? They actually showed me an exploded view on screen, presumably from a parts manual or a VIDA download and it did say 'not available separately' next to the gaiter, hence my question.

Thanks.

IainG · Jun 15th, 2016, 20:29

Hi
If main dealer doesn't do them, seems to be some on eBay so I would imagine your local motor factors will do them.
Iain

Rooster · Jun 15th, 2016, 22:44

PM your reg number or vin if its private plate'd and ill check

canis · Jun 16th, 2016, 05:42

Do you even own a gaitor stretching tool?

cheshired5 · Jun 16th, 2016, 10:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by canis

Do you even own a gaitor stretching tool?

I do.
Very handy for shoes and handbags.

cheshired5 · Jun 16th, 2016, 11:00

OP.
A fellow owner sourced a boot from volvopartstrade on ebay.
If I remember right, they're attached to Mill Garages, a North East main dealer.
http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=248195

cassell · Jun 16th, 2016, 12:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rooster

PM your reg number or vin if its private plate'd and ill check

Thanks Rooster, PM sent to you.

Paul

cassell · Jun 16th, 2016, 12:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by canis

Do you even own a gaitor stretching tool?

Not personally, but I do have access to the loan of a gaiter stretching tool!

Jun 15th, 2016, 13:46	#1
cassell Member since 1988 Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 19:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Middlewich	Right hand drive shaft Hi Guys, I'm after a bit of advice if possible? My 2006 D5 XC90 has a small split in the inner offside front drive shaft gaiter and is throwing out a slight grease arc in the surrounding area. I'm told that this flexible rubber gaiter isn't available as a separate part from Volvo, you have to buy and replace the complete drive shaft! Someone has mentioned that if we remove the gaiter and take to a motor factors they should be able to match it to a CV joint gaiter of some sort which we can then stretch over the joint with an expander tool? Has anyone ever done this or is a complete new drive shaft the way to go? Any comments are welcome, thanks, Paul

Jun 15th, 2016, 19:39	#2
Rooster Speed freak Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 22:04 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire	Who says you carn't buy them seperate, who ever it was i think was telling porkies __________________ 04 XC90 D5 --- Big bus 00 pug 306HDi --- Run about 88 pug 309GTi --- Project track car 07 CB600 Hornet --- 2 wheel fun

Jun 15th, 2016, 22:44	#5
Rooster Speed freak Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 22:04 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire	PM your reg number or vin if its private plate'd and ill check __________________ 04 XC90 D5 --- Big bus 00 pug 306HDi --- Run about 88 pug 309GTi --- Project track car 07 CB600 Hornet --- 2 wheel fun

Jun 16th, 2016, 11:00	#8
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	OP. A fellow owner sourced a boot from volvopartstrade on ebay. If I remember right, they're attached to Mill Garages, a North East main dealer. http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=248195 __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Jun 15th, 2016, 20:17	#3
cassell Member since 1988 Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 19:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Middlewich	Volvo main dealer parts desk!! Don't suppose you know a part number so I can challenge them? They actually showed me an exploded view on screen, presumably from a parts manual or a VIDA download and it did say 'not available separately' next to the gaiter, hence my question. Thanks.

Jun 15th, 2016, 20:29	#4
IainG Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:25 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Plymouth	Hi If main dealer doesn't do them, seems to be some on eBay so I would imagine your local motor factors will do them. Iain

Jun 16th, 2016, 05:42	#6
canis Non Fragile Last Online: Oct 13th, 2023 05:46 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chadderton, Oldham	Do you even own a gaitor stretching tool?

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