Date:         Sat, 14 Aug 2021 19:56:02 +0000
Reply-To:     Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Cv boots
Comments: To: David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
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 Understand.  On my 2004 Toyota Highlander, with 138 K Miles, all is good, solid.  I can't figure out either why Vanagon CV boots tend to fail.  I did like that option that one guy showed...with multiple convolutions on boot, as opposed to the Rockford boots (which I am currently running).  It sort of makes sense....less stress with more convolutions.  Thicker rubber may not be a good thing, as opposed to multiple convolutions, less stress in the long term.

    On Saturday, August 14, 2021, 12:45:36 PM PDT, David McNeely <davmcneely40@gmail.com> wrote:  
 
 About 60k miles since I replaced cv boots, at the same time as cv joints.
Of course, on some other non VW vehicles I've owned, the need for cv boots
has never arisen, after 200k miles.

On Sat, Aug 14, 2021 at 12:31 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

> Key question of course:  Number of miles?
>
> On Saturday, August 14, 2021, 12:29:24 PM PDT, David McNeely <
> davmcneely40@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> Current boots since 2010.  No tears, rips or any other evident damage.  I
> believe they came from Van Cafe, but I have no idea regarding manufacturer.
>
> mcneely
>
> On Sat, Aug 14, 2021 at 11:14 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
> wrote:
>
> > Hi folks,
> >
> > I’m yet again faced with needing to replace a CV boot.  I was under the
> > van for a different reason but inspected the boots.  Driver’s side lower
> > boot is ripped almost completely through and greas is out.
> >
> > I had checked it a couple weeks ago and it felt intact then.
> >
> > So,
> >
> > Anyone have an updated recommendation on cv boots that will last more
> then
> > a couple thousand miles?
> >
> > Lately I seem to have to replace one after almost every oil change.
> >
> > Last set were from T3 Rockford I believe.
> >
> > So any recommendations on this project or parts appreciated.
> >
> > Ugh.
> >
> > Eric Caron
> >
> > 85 GL Auto
> >
>