Split CV Boot kit - just replace the rubber

[pzorb]

Anyone used kits like this:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid58/p67f2e75dcd69e2af13295b7a0fd70a38/fc66f367.jpg

http://www.team-integra.net/sections/articles/showArticle.asp?ArticleID=839

Might make the job easier if the big nut is seized... any opinions?

[BlackBeast]

Do it properly the first time round with genuine Volvo boots.

[bigrich1]

used them on mine, passed MOT with them, only thing I will say is throw away the free grease and get some proper stuff.

rich

[firestorm]

Do it properly the first time round with genuine Volvo boots.


i agree mate, if the boot splits, and is not noticed, the cv joint will soon need replacing, and as far as i know, you cant buy the joint seperatly on some cars, meaning a new drive shaft.

[nobananas]

I would avoid them . Have used them before at work on a BMW when the CV-joint refused to budge from the hub and it was successful if a little fiddly but don't think they'ed be up to much when used on a front wheel drive motor when the joint moves in two planes. Incidently, if the hub-nut is seized or you can't get the joint out of the hub you can simply slid the c/v joint off the driveshaft leaving the joint in the hub and replace the boot that way. I do it like that most of the time on Volvo's, it's quicker then muckin' around with the hub-nut !

[bigrich1]

personnal choice i guess at the end of the day, if done correctly they stay intact, check my car over on a regular basis and they show no signs of wear.

rich

[wright_t5]

Short term win... great for a quick job and to keep the dirt out, but long term, get a proper boot and fix it right...