CV BOOTS SPLIT

[nicksmaestro06]

The rubber Cv boots on my maestro are both split one more so than the other. Does anybody know where i can buy new CV boots and how much they would cost?

[Maria]

Your local motor factor should be able to track down either some specifically for the car, or some universal ones.

[nicksmaestro06]

How do i remove the Cv boots i have no idea at all and its not just the ones at the left and tight wheels its the two on the driveshaft aswell!

Arghhhh im not gunno be able to do this lol
:banghead:

[Roperman]

i usually get the garage to do this job as i'm too lazy, and they usually charge next to nothing for cv boots. but mine always go in winter. its not that hard a job, more of a tedious one.

[B18 GPC]

If reqd , Pm me your vehicle details , il get some prices from work .

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[e692wtt]

I have used 'split cv rubber boots' in the past. No need for dismantling past getting the wheel off - just don't breathe the isocyanate glue fumes and be careful to avoid sticking yourself to the car ;) .

They cost less than a tenner from 'Motor Trade Factors' (places like Partco although I prefer Andrew Page).

I'd expect maybe £15 from a high street car parts place (no names mentioned, one man bands tend to be cheaper, and the service better, than places like Halfords), but that means you can easily do the job at home and save maybe an hour's labour costs per side ;) .

They come with everything you need, including grease, gloves and a sharp (!) knife. I'd wash the joint with 'brake cleaner' first if the boot has been split for any length of time.

[B18 GPC]

They come with everything you need, including grease, gloves and a sharp (!) knife. I'd wash the joint with 'brake cleaner' first if the boot has been split for any length of time.


break cleaner.. not a thing i cant clean.. just make sure its not hot.. :rolleyes:

[D87 SMW]

Don't want to hi-jack the thread, but my o/s outer CV boot has some slight cracks in it - I don't think there's much of a leak but I was planning to take the car for an MoT - should I fit a new one beforehand?

:spanner:

[jayeastanglia]

They come with everything you need, including grease, gloves and a sharp (!) knife. I'd wash the joint with 'brake cleaner' first if the boot has been split for any length of time

and the bonus with these you get a sharp craft knife to keep to use for other things....just make sure you use all the grease included but glue the boot before putting grease in the joint......

[Dave]

CV boot change is a grubby old job - its not especially difficult - but its time consuming and really really messy. And I mean messy.

For the sake of making all your tools messy, wrecking your clothes, leaving a mess on the driveway etc take it to a garage to be done £40/side including parts is a good guide. I usually do my own... but regret it everytime when Im about 1/2 way through.

Dave

[Slaphead]

Don't want to hi-jack the thread, but my o/s outer CV boot has some slight cracks in it - I don't think there's much of a leak but I was planning to take the car for an MoT - should I fit a new one beforehand?

:spanner:

Hi Steve,

I think i'm right in saying, if grease is leaking out,that would mean the boot is split and that is a 'fail'. If it is just cracking but not split,then they may just 'advise' it. You may as well change it now if you have the time,as it will soon split and let water and dirt in and damage the joint.

Craig.