Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2022 13:26:54 -0400
Reply-To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: CV boots are not my friend! Which of these boots would you
use?
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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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