Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2022 19:09:19 +0000
Reply-To: Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
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From: Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Subject: Re: CV boots are not my friend! Which of these boots would you
use?
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The Rockford boots are thick and stout. But they only have 4 convolusions. Once a tear initiates, of course there is no turning back. I have seen Tiguan boots advised on The Samba. I also saw on Facebook where a guy bought some boots with 6 convolusions and made of ThermoPlastic Elastomer, not rubber, but took some modifications to allow it to fit. Anyway, I bought one of those half-axles that Dean (OlRivrRat) sent a link to. Has the good Loebro joints. I built a plywood box; mounted it under Vanagon; all bag sealed and greased and ready to go. Just hanging there. Reason: I do long distance roadtrips, like across the country; I have had previous situations where the clicking started; now, I can pretty much pull into any auto mechanic anywhere, I even have the 12 Point driver for the screws; just peace of mind. Cheap.
On Monday, April 11, 2022, 11:16:40 AM PDT, OlRivrRat <olrivrrat@comcast.net> wrote:
Unless the CVJs are fairly new I will usually choose to do these ~
https://www.rmeuropean.com/Products/251501203GX-MFG60-V1757.aspx <https://www.rmeuropean.com/Products/251501203GX-MFG60-V1757.aspx>
> On 11 Apr , 2022, at 8:26 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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