Hi JIm and Ken, Jim, The used boot I used came from you. I think that gives it extra good karma. Nothing wrong with Ken giving those boots a try. There are threads about them on the Samba. I can’t use theSamba easily but some folks have some miles on them so it would be good to see. I agree that the description as stiffer makes it seem less likely for success, but you never know. I would try it next time I blow a boot. But I’m not going to change it until I need to! But, with my track record that will be in a couple months. Eric Caron 85 GW 2.3 84 GW 2.1
> On Apr 11, 2022, at 10:38 AM, Jim. Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > I would have chosen the same thing. I will tell you what NOT to buy: EMPI. > They will not last ten months. Whatever brand Bus Depot sells, they last a > long time. I have had a set on for years. But if I have a decent OEM, that > is my first choice. Last time I checked at the dealership, though, it seems > they were about $50 each. > > Jim > > On Mon, Apr 11, 2022 at 9:27 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote: > >> First the group wisdom challenge >> >> If you need to replace a CV boot and you have in your collection three >> different boots, which one would you use? >> 1. New Rockford >> 2 New Rain, Not sure if spelled right. >> 3. Used VW boot intact little bit of wear marks on outside. >> See end to find what we chose >> >> still want to know if anyone has found a really good replacement CV boot. >> >> I was under my van Friday inspecting things and noticed grease had been >> thrown from a boot unto some hoses. I felt the boot and found a slit. >> >> This boot was a Rain and had few miles on it as it replaced a Rockford >> that was not that old when it died. Maybe 4,000 miles maybe much less. >> >> Saturday with the help of a friend we changed out the boot. >> >> I’ve now done this three times just for the boots. And for transmission >> work I’ve done an additional 4 Axles. >> >> At this point I can do the job blind. Literally. >> >> So any new boots out there that actually hold up? >> >> What boot did we choose to install? >> >> The used VW boot. >> >> >> Now off to order replacement CV bolts, washers, clips and snaps. >> Why don’t replacement boots last on my van! >> And why don’t complete kits come complete? >> Eric Caron >> 85 GL Auto >> And now collecting spares for 84 Manual >> |
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