Split type cv boots

RM955I · Nov 28th, 2015, 16:27

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

GrahamBrown1 · Nov 28th, 2015, 16:32

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!

RM955I · Nov 28th, 2015, 16:51

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

cheshired5 · Nov 28th, 2015, 17:15

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/

oragex · Nov 28th, 2015, 18:24

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

4candles · Nov 28th, 2015, 18:45

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.......

GrahamBrown1 · Nov 28th, 2015, 20:34

[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

4candles · Nov 28th, 2015, 22:01

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

ShadeTek · Nov 29th, 2015, 12:08

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.

RM955I · Nov 29th, 2015, 13:02

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).

Nov 28th, 2015, 16:27	#1
RM955I Premier Member Last Online: Jun 26th, 2022 23:42 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Midlands	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 __________________ D5, 205 Phase 3 V70...love the grunt. Previous: 2004 (2005 facelift) 2.4 170

Nov 28th, 2015, 16:32	#2
GrahamBrown1 VOC Member Last Online: Today 14:28 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: North Yorkshire	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! __________________ Previous -03 S40, 04 V70 D5, 04 V70 D5 Sport, 05 V50, 07 S60 D5, 09 V70 D5 R design, 12 XC60 DrivE, 15 V60 D3 Current- 05 XC90 D5 Exec, 12 XC70 D4 AWD Se Lux, 14 S80 D3 Se Lux

Nov 28th, 2015, 16:51	#3
RM955I Premier Member Last Online: Jun 26th, 2022 23:42 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Midlands	The "Hippo red" ones seem to be good - any idea whether it's an 80mm or 90mm diameter boot on a V70? Thanks __________________ D5, 205 Phase 3 V70...love the grunt. Previous: 2004 (2005 facelift) 2.4 170

Nov 28th, 2015, 17:15	#4
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	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/ __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Nov 28th, 2015, 18:24	#5
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	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 __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

Nov 28th, 2015, 18:45	#6
4candles I've Been Banned Last Online: Mar 19th, 2016 19:57 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Yondershire	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....... Last edited by 4candles; Nov 28th, 2015 at 18:48.*

Nov 28th, 2015, 20:34	#7
GrahamBrown1 VOC Member Last Online: Today 14:28 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: North Yorkshire	[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 __________________ Previous -03 S40, 04 V70 D5, 04 V70 D5 Sport, 05 V50, 07 S60 D5, 09 V70 D5 R design, 12 XC60 DrivE, 15 V60 D3 Current- 05 XC90 D5 Exec, 12 XC70 D4 AWD Se Lux, 14 S80 D3 Se Lux

Nov 28th, 2015, 22:01	#8
4candles I've Been Banned Last Online: Mar 19th, 2016 19:57 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Yondershire	Who's on the wine now? You seem to have lost the ability to do simple tasks like 'quote', teehee

Nov 29th, 2015, 12:08	#9
ShadeTek Premier Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2024 19:38 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Renfrewshire View Photos By: ShadeTek	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. __________________ Tek-Emo Villis Emo Bis V70 SE NAV 1.6 D2 2015MY POWERSHIFT, D4162T, 93000miles, RED. /VOL FCR/PEPER OBD2/Acron 9135 OBD2/L.E.D Flasher/VDASH/ANCEL BA301/Topdon Top Scan

Nov 29th, 2015, 13:02	#10
RM955I Premier Member Last Online: Jun 26th, 2022 23:42 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Midlands	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). __________________ D5, 205 Phase 3 V70...love the grunt. Previous: 2004 (2005 facelift) 2.4 170

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