Date:         Tue, 18 Apr 2017 18:40:42 -0400
Reply-To:     Roman Haag <romanhaag@YMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Roman Haag <romanhaag@YMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: CV Maintenance - Re-use old or new Rockford USA boots?
Comments: To: Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <9474697A-179A-40AB-A9CF-C2B963EBFE9C@gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii

Who has the best quality replacement boots are best, btw?  Mine have been replaced. One was sourced locally by a former mechanic and the other as well but by a better mechanic 
No idea what I've got. 
But I'd like to get some better ones for a backup. 

Thanks. 
Roman

Sent from someone's plumbing


> On Apr 18, 2017, at 15:14, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> I second keeping the OEM boots. I've seen too many reports of aftermarket boots failing after a few thousand miles.
> The OEM boots are high quality EDPM rubber and replacements may not be as good.
> 
>> On Apr 18, 2017, at 11:22 AM, Robert Clemmer <n51219@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
>> 
>> In my humble opinion, you are better off using the originals if there is no sign of dry rot.  I just changed the first boot on my 91 tintop after 322k miles.
>> 
>> Bob  C
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Steve Williams
>> Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2017 12:27 PM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: CV Maintenance - Re-use old or new Rockford USA boots?
>> 
>> Hi,
>> 
>> I am going to clean and lube the CV joints on my 2wd 1991 Westy.
>> 
>> I've heard all sorts of horror stories about poor quality new CV boots wearing out prematurely.
>> 
>> My initial plan was to leave the original CV boots on, as they seem to be in good shape.  I have no idea about how old they are, at least 10
>> years/50,000 km (as long as I've owned the van).
>> 
>> I'm getting some parts and the supplier has indicated they sell the Rockford USA CV boots.
>> 
>> Is it advisable to replace the boots?  I didn't think so at first, but now I'm wondering...
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> Steve Williams