Andy W
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| posted on 4/11/08 at 04:53 PM |
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Changing Sierra CV Boots
I need to change the CV boots (push in type shafts) and was going to use the stretchy jobies, but the smallest diameter ones I can find for the joint
end are about 65mm and I need 50mm. Does anyone know where to get any from. I've looked at stripping the shafts but it looks as though the metal
covers need to be destroyed to get at the circlips. Are the metal covers still available?
I wanted to change all four
Thanks Andy
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MikeR
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| posted on 4/11/08 at 05:14 PM |
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Metal covers are available from ford, think its about a tenner a cover + vat.
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Mark G
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| posted on 4/11/08 at 06:32 PM |
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I bought a universal set of stretchy boots off ebay, If you cut them down to their smallest size they do fit. After I had fitted one of my shafts I
realised that it'd have been a good idea to just leave the boot full size and put an extra clip around the cover.
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IDONTBELEIVEIT
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| posted on 4/11/08 at 07:05 PM |
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as above just used the standard stretchy ones
Are We There Yet, Are We There Yet!!!!
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BenB
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| posted on 4/11/08 at 07:45 PM |
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Just don't be tempted to use sticky boots 
I did on my tintop. Got me through MOT but fell apart shortly afterwards (just like everyone on here said they would!!) and killed the CVJ 
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Andy W
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| posted on 4/11/08 at 08:32 PM |
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Thanks
Think I'll give the double clip method a try
Andy
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DavidW
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| posted on 4/11/08 at 11:34 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by IDONTBELEIVEIT
as above just used the standard stretchy ones
And me. I bought the unviversal 'flexmex' ones on ebay and cut the big end off to fit. Seems ok.
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