Date:         Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:30:04 -0400
Reply-To:     phishman068@GMAIL.COM
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From:         Craig Cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Cv boots cracking
Comments: To: JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <514C7749.10604@gmail.com>
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Because it doesn't need to be serviced at this interval! I just rebuilt some with a friend that were original to the bus and have never been serviced ( he's the original owner). 140,000 miles and 26 years of use, and the boots we took off were fine!
So why do mine suck?

-craig

On Mar 22, 2013, at 11:22 AM, JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> Maybe the cracked boots every two years is a way to ensure the owner has
> to pull the axles for service. Once off to replace a boot - why not go
> ahead and clean and grease the CV's while in there.
> 
> Just saying.....
> 
> John
> 
> On 3/22/2013 8:41 AM, Jim Felder wrote:
>> I have tried the boots from everyone, and they all do this. Two years is
>> about the most I have been able to get out of a set of boots before cracks
>> appear. I have not tried the VW dealer, who wants $50 per boot, but I would
>> like to hear from someone who has.
>> 
>> I understand that you can get long lasting aftermarket boots to fit other

>> more popular VW models that happen to fit the Vanagon. I think the mark II
>> Jetta (don't remember if it's inner or outer, they're different) is one
>> example my VW shop has had good performance with.
>> 
>> Jim
>> 
>> On Fri, Mar 22, 2013 at 8:30 AM, Craig Cowan <phishman068@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> I've only driven my Syncro for a year. It took over a year toget it ready
>>> and I'm not sure at which point I rebuilt my rear half shafts. At best,
>>> they're only two years and about 10,000 miles old but I'm finding that
>>> several of the boots are already cracking significantly. These where Rhein
>>> boot kits purchased from ken willford.
>>> What could cause this aggressive decay and how can I prevent it?
>>> 
>>> -craig
>>