Universal CV Boot Repair Kit | CV Gaiter Split

Universal CV Boot Repair Kit | CV Gaiter Split | How to Repair

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How to install split CV boot, no dismantling, easy DIY Save $$s. A CV boot repair by using a universal split CV boot kit (aka CV gaiter). This type of CV joint gaiter replacement is extremely cost effective and an easy to accomplish DIY proposition.
I show how it’s done on my Son’s Polo, but the kit and method are exactly the same for any car.
If you have a split CV boot, water and dirt are allowed in and grease out. It’s also an MoT failure.
Split CV boot installation is an alternative to dismantling the hub and joint, saving labour.
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@henkmeerdink936 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought a van that needs a cv boot replacement, and whilst I budgeted for it to be done by a garage, I'm now going to save that money. Anything I can do myself is a bonus.

@CycloneCyd 3 жыл бұрын

Indeed. That money is better in your pocket

@evieemaya88 2 жыл бұрын

Hey pal how did you get on with doing your van?

@CardinalEgan 2 жыл бұрын

I just installed one of these for the first time on a rear axle shaft of my Honda Element. Your demonstration was most helpful. The axle shaft is small in diameter, and I couldn't get the small metal clamp to go around in a circle. Tried cutting it shorter and pre-forming it, but once I got it locked and crimped, I noticed that it distorted the end of the boot, causing a gap where dirt or water could enter. A worm-drive hose clamp was too wide, so I went with a zip tie. Seems to fit perfectly. Trimming the length of, and pre-forming the larger clamp worked fine. I cleaned everything first, but waited to pack grease into the joint until after the boot was glued up. I figured that would keep excess grease from accidentally getting onto the mating surfaces. It seems that the key to this job is to keep everything clean. Interesting tips from the Bailcast instruction sheet: • Run a bead of glue along the completed joint ensuring any minute holes have been filled. • Don’t work with your hands around driveshaft in case you become glued together. (The second one sounds like a comedy bit...) Cheers from the US!

@nealhawksbee6708 9 ай бұрын

Excellent video, will try this on my daughter`s Fabia as she has a perished boot and wasn`t looking forward to stripping the hub down and removing the shaft. I was very impressed with the strength of the glue, when you showed your little test. Thanks for a clear and informative video.

@GA-tl4iy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for a great job you did, I paid over $300 for a CV-Axle replacement , this technique you did is amazing and helpful for many others. Thanks and God bless

@wovasteengova 2 жыл бұрын

I love youtube, n people on it who take the time to make people's life easier...

@CycloneCyd 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. 👍👍

@jeanpaulcomeau8131 2 ай бұрын

Very impressive and interesting. Tks for sharing. I would suggest to clean up the old grease first , then glue the new boot , then fill up with new grease . That would avoid contamination of the 2 lips while applying the glue

@609_ Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your gifts and talents of making a video that gets to the point immediately. And use only the amount of words needed to teach and entertain. And you saved me a boatload of cash from the main stealers.

@nearivar 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I took my car for oil change yesterday and the garage owner showed me that my cv booth is torn and she talked about changing my axle and it's going to cost me $400, thank God I turned her down and came home and found your video. Much appreciated your video sir.

@CycloneCyd 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped. You might have trouble sourcing one of these in the US though. Good luck, let us know how you get on.

@chriskelly4619 11 ай бұрын

Great video, beutiful camera ,great personality, nothing but great info. No wasting time but relaxed. GREAT audio also. The only thing i missed was the removal of the old steel straps but when i saw you put the new straps on i knew how to take them apart. THANKYOU.

@johnloxley8705 3 жыл бұрын

My garage quoted me £100 to do this. I just had one of them thoughts to go onto KZfaq to see if I could do it myself. Your video was the first one I watched. I watched some other ones but definitely this is the best by far. I’ve already ordered one of them kits and will be getting that sorted thanks to your video. Brilliant information and you’ve just got yourself a new subscriber 👍🏽😀

@CycloneCyd 3 жыл бұрын

You can do it! If the old boot is split and letting grease out, try wrapping it with cling film or a bin bag and wrap it tightly with duct tape. that should keep the grease in and water/dirt out while you wait for the kit to arrive.

@johnloxley8705 3 жыл бұрын

@@CycloneCyd ... well I finally managed to get round to fixing that CV boot. Got the one that you mentioned. All looking good at the moment and will check it out after a few miles to see how things are. Just wanna say thank you so much for the video and all the best 😀😀👍🏽👍🏽

@PatrickLeFloch Жыл бұрын

USD 280 is the best price to replace the entire shaft (they wont do boots only)

@DACHAPPLE666 Жыл бұрын

I have a split CV boot and until I watch you very well explained vid did not know I could do it myself . Thank you for this save me a few pound on having to put the car in for repair.

@shawkard 3 жыл бұрын

A really helpful guide to a successful job. Just found myself in this predicament today following Mot failure on this point alone , how frustrating ! I have a bail cast splitty so will crack on with it 😎☀️👍

@CycloneCyd 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped. Cleanliness along the glued edges is the key. Looking like a nice day for fixing cars today too 🌞🌞

@charlesbarnett2724 3 жыл бұрын

Without doubt the best video on KZfaq showing this repair.

@CycloneCyd 2 жыл бұрын

Praise indeed. Thank you

@351yt 2 жыл бұрын

Very clearly explained. I was going to take my car to a garage to have this done but after watching this video I'm going to give it a go myself.

@hardcore4476 Жыл бұрын

How’d it go, Did it work?

@nicholasmale6773 Жыл бұрын

Great video Cyd, have done this myself over 30 years ago so the method is well proven if you take the care that you demonstrated. Also did this last year but have noticed the gaiter has perished and split. Just to warn others that whilst the job is successful it will not last long.

@docesam Жыл бұрын

i think the proper way to do that is welding. i imagine it will not be very hard for someone to invent a welding method for it.

@colinevans7134 Жыл бұрын

Good video, I've tried this a few times and made a mess of it, mostly when adding extra greese to the boot, this video is well worth watching if I only watched this before carrying out the repair. Thanks for showing us this video colin from Surrey England 👍 👏 ❤ ❤

@gustavovega9921 3 жыл бұрын

Great video advice. A garage told me today in Round Rock Texas that the labor along would be $400 USD not including the part Thanks for the info never knew about CV boot Replacement

@Evasguy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this. I just did a Rav4 with the same universal boots and had to trim both ends as you needed to here and it made for a very good fit. I deviated from your procedure in gluing them along the seams all at once though. Although I had both hands full it worked out well. Also, I looked over the clamps provided and just decided to go with zip ties. As a side note... I cleaned the area with gasoline and rags and then the thin residue left behind by that got sprayed/washed down by more gasoline being shot though a spray gun. You can't over emphasize the need to have the area clean for the adhesive to do it's job.

@garysnider4208 Жыл бұрын

How did the zip ties hold up?

@Nick_Sorenson Жыл бұрын

@@garysnider4208 Not made for long life in extreme (dirt plus temperatures) environment... but it's his car.

@jfazack1 6 ай бұрын

Great video mate, very nice camera work. Seems like a simple job but you offer some excellent tips that saved me a ton of frustration

@polmacdhomhnaill3021 Жыл бұрын

Very well explained. The boot sizing when buying and cutting down it important to know.

@Divocwax 3 жыл бұрын

Good visual quality and I could hear every word.

@CycloneCyd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I do try hard to make sure the quality is good

@sonofprince4124 2 ай бұрын

Great video Cyclone Cyd!

@giovannibastoni9369 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very very much, now I feel I can trust this product. I see a lot of potential in this channel

@samy.4715 Жыл бұрын

That CV Boot is a great product, and you did a great work for me to follow!!

@DC-ep3bd 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for taking the time to film and share these instructions.

@CycloneCyd 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@sidthescenic09 9 ай бұрын

yet another video that's easy to follow and helpful. Thanks

@loden888 11 ай бұрын

I've shared your video with my friends. You doing some muscle flex exercises really convinced me the glue is strong enough. I did my job in about 1 hour, but because I used tile snips, I cut the clamp. Took me two days to find another clamp. Otherwise, it was an easy job. I HIGHLY recommend buying the right tool - axle boot pliers - for this job. See the link in the video description. The money you save is well worth the price of the tool.

@CycloneCyd 11 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@thetrumpetplayer1109 4 күн бұрын

Can regular hose clamps or plastic cable tie clamps be used as an alternative to the clamps requiring the special tool to fasten them? I noticed there was a white plastic tie clamp on the axle at the beginning of the video.

@gruzich1 7 ай бұрын

A very good video. I did this repair years ago with a boot kit that use screws to hold the boot together. I like the glue idea more. Thanks

@stevenmorrison2762 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, just what I needed and not overly long

@CycloneCyd Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped Steven.

@robertblay8901 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video I got the job done with only one hitch and that was that the small Bailcast clip was too small for a Peugeot 207 cc drive shaft. Great video thanks again! My tip: Be sure that the sides of the clip that the pliers grip to crimp are at 90 degrees ie. square, otherwise the pliers won't grip and pinch. I'm going to try a cable tie in place of the small clip before getting a replacement.

@CycloneCyd 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work! Put 2x ties at 180 deg to each other

@andyarmstrong1493 3 жыл бұрын

Really well demonstrated, many thanks, you covered all the grey areas for me. Top job.

@CycloneCyd 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! What car were you doing it on? What was I able to help you with specifically?

@andyarmstrong1493 3 жыл бұрын

@@CycloneCyd It's a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe, driver's side inner. I like your idea to use the off cut to practice gluing, also to glue a little piece at a time. I've ordered the boot and hope to maybe tackle the job this week. Thanks again, I'll let you know how it goes.

@vinanderson2535 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Exactly what I was looking for.

@CycloneCyd 4 жыл бұрын

Welcome Vin. If only U2 could replicate your success 😂😂 👍

@joevwgolf Жыл бұрын

What a great video, everything explained with loads of tips, well done‼️

@CycloneCyd Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your positive feedback.

@flowerchild777 3 жыл бұрын

SO HELPFUL! Just what I was looking for. You're much appreciated sir🤗 Thank you

@CycloneCyd 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@flaviocosts623 2 ай бұрын

Muito legal valeu

@carlosrg68 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't done this yet but great detailed video and I'm sure it'll all work as intended once I do my vehicle.

@ant98tan 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial my brother. Been looking for exactly this.

@1MogJon 4 жыл бұрын

Great job. Very well explained and filmed. The key is to have the joint extremely clean when glueing up. Perhaps wrapping the shaft with cling film would help too. I was impressed with the bit you cut off and glued - that showed how strong the joint is - top marks! Thanks for a great video.

@CycloneCyd 4 жыл бұрын

scrupulous cleanliness along the joint faces is a must. Cling film? Never thought of that - top tip, thanks

@galinstan5603 Жыл бұрын

Aluminum foil may work also.

@grahammaddison7482 Жыл бұрын

I am just using your technique and it’s going great am I ok to fill boot with freeze because it looks dry thanks

@skip741x3 8 ай бұрын

I like that tip!! i have used duct tape over the axle surface in past

@L330ne 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers from the US. You make this look very simple. Very detailed and clear directions. I'm in the process of doing this repair now. I replaced my whole CV axel a couple years and that was an insane job, wanted to avoid that this time. Thanks!

@Lmarjorie1 Жыл бұрын

Did you order from UK or do U have source in 🇺🇸?

@campostitan 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the demonstration. Well done and easy yo follow.

@mxp2000 4 жыл бұрын

Aloha from Hawaii. Thanks for the video, I purchased a set for my 1997 Camry.

@CycloneCyd 4 жыл бұрын

Very Elvis, lol. Do let us know how you get on, won't you.

@tachizha Жыл бұрын

You are a true life saver and an honest man of God. Thank you for sharing

@CycloneCyd Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that

@MendGB 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! Very well filmed too

@CycloneCyd 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the compliment too. I try hard to make my videos 'accessible' and with decent videography and sound. I might remake some of my earlier videos now I'm more practised.

@simonmiddleton4977 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a great video! Very well explained to the point I’m going to give this a go on my daughters car. Thanks again! 😃👍

@CycloneCyd Жыл бұрын

Thanks for you comments Simon.

@paw5447 Жыл бұрын

Świetna robota. Na dojazd do warsztatu powinno wytrzymac👍🏻

@lloyd-qt1mg 3 жыл бұрын

Yo, Cyclone... a 'top' repair presentation. You have inspired me to get mine replaced immediately. Thank you once again. Lloyd, Qld, Australia.

@CycloneCyd 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help, Lloyd. What car are you working on?

@lloyd-qt1mg 3 жыл бұрын

@@CycloneCyd a 2002 Citroen Xsara ...... I guess the 'boots' have to let go sooner or later!

@CycloneCyd 3 жыл бұрын

@@lloyd-qt1mg True enough, lol

@Aquarious 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I wasn't sure how the clips worked but now I know!

@CycloneCyd 4 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, yeah, they're a bit of a puzzle till you know, then it's obvious 🎓

@billb7876 3 жыл бұрын

@@CycloneCyd I have been an engineer for over 40 years and I learnt something new today lol. I have used these before but just tightened them up with pipe plyers, never knew about nipping up the end bit. thanks

@CycloneCyd 3 жыл бұрын

@@billb7876 I love being an Engineer. One of the beautiful things about it is that there is always something new to learn. I try to learn something new every day, it helps with the PTSD. Rock on!

@christianlords1340 Жыл бұрын

This video made me very happy, thank you

@HhhHhh-hh9dc 3 жыл бұрын

Best video on this job I've seen GREAT

@CycloneCyd 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Hhh, nice of you to say. To help me learn how to keep making my videos better, can you say what was it that was particularly good?

@HhhHhh-hh9dc 3 жыл бұрын

Clarity and not a bad video recording also the tip to glue in small sections big help.

@GaryTillman 6 ай бұрын

Nice one mate!!! Never tried the glue together boots before. Only the complete ones! Definitely going to give this a whirl!.

@thiagorodrigues7070 5 жыл бұрын

Once again an amazing video. Well produced and edited! Cheers from Brazil!

@CycloneCyd 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Thiago, thank you. Is there anything in particular you liked or found useful? One of the things I love about doing this channel is 'speaking' to people from all over the world! Thanks for interacting.

@CycloneCyd 5 жыл бұрын

{N} I love getting messages from all over the world. Thanks for watching and interacting.

@jeffersonf8143 4 жыл бұрын

@@CycloneCyd Hey, another Brazilian here but this time, from London :) Amazing video and exactly what I was looking for. I have been on about changing my CV boot as it's torn for some time now but as a DIY job I was not very confident about removing the wheel, discs etc in order to do this. Great solution this universal kit! Do you think I would need to clean up the grease in the joint (and add fresh grease)as it's been some time it's torn and it may have picked up some dirt? Or should I just add more grease ? Your help would be much appreciated!

@CycloneCyd 4 жыл бұрын

@@jeffersonf8143 yeah, clean it out as best you can. Old lolly sticks and wooden kebab sticks are good for this purpose. Get as much out as you can mechanically, then use brake cleaner in bursts - this is good because it's a big can and you can spray it at any angle, a huge help amzn.to/2zRwhoH. Pack with moly grease afterwards, this is about the right amount and the tube has a nozzle to help get it right in there amzn.to/3d6eNTO. put plenty of newspaper or a bowl under to catch the crap. Also very useful in this situation: amzn.to/2SrTAvv

@74HC04 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks once again for an exceptionally well detailed tutorial. :)

@CycloneCyd 5 жыл бұрын

Hi blacktone83, thank you. Is there anything in particular you liked or found useful?

@CycloneCyd 5 жыл бұрын

{N} Thanks. Appreciated.

@gregallenphoto 3 жыл бұрын

Really good lighting! Thanks

@CycloneCyd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Yes, good lighting is essential for working on cars and also for filming.

@joeysfavs 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video and lovely touch with the Princess Diana £10 note

@CycloneCyd 3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, you spotted that eh? Well, yes, she was and is much loved and it's a good laff! It also provides some visual stimulus for the viewership in what could otherwise be a visually uninspiring video for many. Thanks for commenting and welcome aboard.

@des36309 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, many thanks for posting.

@CycloneCyd 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. What car did you have to do it on?

@dohc1067 3 жыл бұрын

Great video sir, excellent job!

@CycloneCyd 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!

@jeffdiedrich585 Ай бұрын

I'm glad I watched your video and hope you are still doing well- this video is now four years old!

@user-jg6vw3em9f Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the demonstration as my CV joint cover has ripped. Looking for some advice if replacing it myself 😊

@peterhandelson1193 9 ай бұрын

Excellent video!

@flukve3574 11 күн бұрын

Great tutorial!

@ankushamre1930 9 ай бұрын

I am from india, it's Great to see your video. I have same problem I got solution in yr video. Thanks a lot bro God bless you.

@CycloneCyd 9 ай бұрын

You are welcome

@JT-tz5hp 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Well done sir!

@CycloneCyd 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!

@Ppp-kk6hw Жыл бұрын

Big up from Scotland 👍

@CycloneCyd Жыл бұрын

Happy haggis hunting (assuming you live near one of the permitted hunting areas) 😂

@markkenny5799 8 ай бұрын

Very good video!

@jeannesmith1559 3 жыл бұрын

Its hard enough to get the tire off, so the installation of the boot was made easier with your help. No worries about it. 🙉🙈🙊

@CycloneCyd 3 жыл бұрын

Cleanliness is the key to a long lasting repair. 👍

@pauloisidoro2 2 ай бұрын

You save my life mate !

@samilabidi2585 2 жыл бұрын

Very good vidéo, thank you from Tunisie

@CycloneCyd Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@TheSagerider 2 жыл бұрын

Just what I needed!

@CycloneCyd 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@catleugh 4 жыл бұрын

Good video. You've made it very clear.

@CycloneCyd 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dave. Have you had to do one of these?

@catleugh 4 жыл бұрын

@@CycloneCyd Yes. It was easier than I thought it would be.

@fishfoolishness4222 Жыл бұрын

Love these things. Beats the hell out of removing the axel.

@CycloneCyd Жыл бұрын

Not 'alf!

@leonw1710 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Thanks for posting.

@CycloneCyd 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! What car did you do it on?

@leonw1710 3 жыл бұрын

@@CycloneCyd I used it on a 2003 Honda Fit. Thanks again.

@Pauly5150 Жыл бұрын

Excellent. Well explained.

@yves3560 2 жыл бұрын

I do prefer old school dismantling, it´s the right time for checking up and cleaning, put fresh grease in etc. BUT this is a very good alternative for DIY people, and best of all, it works just fine.

@alanwilson309 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video with good tips :)

@CycloneCyd 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks Alan.

@henrywilliams4317 3 жыл бұрын

Well done excellent guide.

@CycloneCyd 3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

@terencelamb1382 Жыл бұрын

Really good camera work and very well explained even me Ma could follow that.

@CycloneCyd Жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks. You have no idea how pleased I am that someone noticed and thought to comment. I really hate wating videos with wobbly or shifting focus camera work (and there are millions like it), so early on after starting my channel I invested in a range of camera supports and small battery lights. I try to keep my production values high.

@iankirk2266 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video cyd , I've fitted on of these many years ago and I'm about to fit one on my BMW X5 and just needed a refresher course 😊 excellent tutorial !👌thank you 👍

@CycloneCyd 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

@projman2155 Жыл бұрын

How’s it holding on your x5? About to do mine.

@iankirk2266 Жыл бұрын

@@projman2155 just fine 👍

@projman2155 Жыл бұрын

@@iankirk2266 did you have to leave and use the old end lips or the kit was enough?

@iankirk2266 Жыл бұрын

@@projman2155 no the old clips got bent when I removed them , but the kit came with new ones , the trickiest bit is cutting the universal boot to size but also keeping the join free find grease , if you clean up the excess grease first and have a practice fit before adding the glue then you will be better prepared because once the glue is on the join it sticks almost instantly ! After a couple of practice fits I added the grease only on the opposite side to the join because once the car is moving it will move around the whole boot , good luck !

@cheyenneleith-yd2ub Жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy, just got a couple,one for the job,and one spare Incase I screw it up lol, great little video

@EppingForest304 2 ай бұрын

Great tips 👍🙏

@dobbyINrealLIFE 3 жыл бұрын

Mate this is brilliant, you've convinced me to do this on my own and not overpay a mechanic, great video mate, cheers

@CycloneCyd 3 жыл бұрын

You should! And you're right, 80-90% of the cost of the job at a garage is labour. You could fit 10 of these before you've spent the same money and if each one only lasted 2 years, that's still 20 years. Very very few people own a car for 20 years! Remember, cleanliness (of the join) is the key. 👍

@bosanovaboy Жыл бұрын

Excellent video thank you

@CycloneCyd Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@nowthenad3286 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! Thank you

@CycloneCyd 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@christophergenus6540 2 жыл бұрын

Informative info bro.Thanks

@CycloneCyd 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Christopher.

@family-car 3 жыл бұрын

very nice instruction mate!

@CycloneCyd 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@raffaelle462 2 жыл бұрын

i will defenitly give this a try,,very clever idea

@CycloneCyd 2 жыл бұрын

If you have to use it, do let us know how you get on.

@peterlewis1683 2 жыл бұрын

Very Clear. Will do it to a Range Rover rear CVJ when it arrives in the post. Only £10.90!

@CycloneCyd Жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter

@Grahams-Grass 3 жыл бұрын

Good tips I've tried these before always ends up messy ... but I will give them another shot 👍👍👍👍

@CycloneCyd 3 жыл бұрын

Cleanliness is key! Also making sure you can fit the two edges together neatly for a good join.

@vazza7504 3 жыл бұрын

great video buddy, listening to your voice you sound like Rodney Bewes AKA Bob Ferris out of the likely lads comedy sitcom from the 70`s at the end Terry turns up and its off to the pub, thanks for vid, vinny :-)

@CycloneCyd 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed

@marjoriejones5768 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video.

@CycloneCyd 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@charlesbarnett2724 3 жыл бұрын

That's brilliant..thank you very much.

@CycloneCyd 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! What car will you be using this on?

@kanifuker721 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one, appreciate it.

@CycloneCyd 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍

@SerenoOunce 2 жыл бұрын

When using universal boots, remove both clamps but leave the lip of the old rubber on the joint end. It can have a special groove and the new boot should go over the old rubber lip which will make it more secure.

@thomasogden1395 2 жыл бұрын

You sir saved my alot of pain! Could I get the bloody thing to stay on broke 2 clips in the end I used the top of the old boot with a grove like you said under the new boot and applied a 9mm zip tie. snug as a bug.

@gerardo3441 Жыл бұрын

This is absolutely critical. Ask me how I know.

@mukundthorat5672 Жыл бұрын

How.

@Robc509 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video I have a few to change and wasn’t sure if I wanted the glued cv boots until now. So much easier than taking the car completely apart to get to them!

@paulheaton6981 9 ай бұрын

Hi Sereno, Not clear what you mean - leave a slice of rubber of the old boot on the vehicle at the axle end and then put the new split boot over the top? The new split boot seems pretty tight - may be impossible to do this. Please explain - thanks!

@brianjames4169 3 жыл бұрын

Always like the Brit techs.

@CycloneCyd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian. What in particular do you like?

@gerardo3441 Жыл бұрын

I just did mine today using this split boot. Worked like a charm and is the way to go if your axel is still good. My shop wanted $700 to replace the whole axel and, after buying a couple of tools I managed to keep the cost well under $80. I cannot stress out enough how important is to preserve the lip of the original boot that goes towards the transmission in place if you’re replacing that one. Cut out the old boot around the edge without removing the original strap. Once the old boot is out, then cut out the old strap away (ask me how I know). That end of the axel is oddly shaped in my car (2007 A4) and you need the original boot’s end because it matches the contour of the part and will give you a nice flat round shape to slide in your new boot into. If you don’t use it, the grease will leak out and water will get inside.

@CycloneCyd Жыл бұрын

700 notes! Holy moly. Nice work and thanks for sharing the tip

@wolfduranti8735 Жыл бұрын

Hi 🙂, is it still work.? I mean is the glue line still holding under pressure? as you know it is the weakest point at the cv margins where the glue was applied, what type of glue is the best? Thanks

@hardcore4476 Жыл бұрын

Do you remember what brand boot kit you bought?

@catfish828 Жыл бұрын

I must be dense but can’t understand leaving the lip on? Do you mean cut all the old boot away except the very end facing the engine with the old zip tie or clamp over it ? Take the zip tie off then put the lip of the new boot over the old one to give it a better seal ?😅

@fredricktaylor3596 4 жыл бұрын

I knew there had to be another way without changing the entire axle proven real simple thank you Thiago rodrigues

@CycloneCyd 4 жыл бұрын

Yep, dead easy. They are even more robust than some of the cheaper gaiters that need the axle dismantling. Even if you regard this as a temporary repair to get you through an MoT, it's a real easy DIY proposition. Thanks for interacting.

@bruceg1845 3 жыл бұрын

this must be done very carefully or it will fail