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Old 09-15-2015, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Alastair View Post
I used a split-boot type to repair an inner CV gaiter that had failed.

I knew when the old one went--the rear window of tailgate got covered in oil-spray, so investigated at the time.
One inner one had a small split in one the convolutions, so the joint was still clean, just the small split let the oil out.--Not bad for a 30 year old rubber gaiter!

Removed the old one, packed the joint with CV Grease full, and a small amount of grease into the gaiter after I had stuck the seam up.

--Tip--When sticking the seam together, do a little--say 1/2" at a time--with the glue provided, and hold in position for at least 30 seconds before moving on up the seam.
--Even though 'superglue' based, it does take 30-40 seconds to actually stick the rubber.

Been on there around a year and half, still good, checked it a week ago when replacing exhaust rubbers....
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Originally Posted by Diesel911 View Post
What company made the Boot?

Did you fill the CV Joint with Oil or did you use Grease?
Indeed I'm also interested to hear about those boots.

You used to be able to get them everywhere (even Halfords) but I haven't seen them for years and years.
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