I've got recently replaced front end stuff by PO. I've noticed that a lot of the boots are badly torn but the retainers clips look new. Everything is tight. Is there no replacement boots to cover the joints that does not require a teardown. Was thinking a homebrew Wynol injection would be effective at protecting the joints longer that grease. They do use wax on bike chains as lubricant. Thats what gave me the idea.

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'83 300DT
'04 Forester XT--modified
'61 Beetle EFI Turbo
Burley recumbant

Nope, gotta replace the joints. The boots are the only thing that keeps the water and dirt out. I have the same problem on my car. Replaceable boots and grease zirks would have been a nice addition!

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RRGrassi


70's Southern Pacific #5608 Fairmont A-4 MOW car

13 VW JSW 2.0 TDI 193K, Tuned with DPF and EGR Delete.

91 W124 300D Turbo replaced, Pressure W/G actuator installed. 210K

90 Dodge D250 5.9 Cummins/5 speed. 400K

Which joints and boots are you talking about. I just found that the boots on the front shock on the driver's side is completely shot.

-Jim

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1995 S350D, Green with black leather interior.
Bought January 2008 w/ 233,xxx miles.
I did 22,000 miles during the first year of ownership.

I'm talking about tie-rods and other steering steering knuckles.

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'83 300DT
'04 Forester XT--modified
'61 Beetle EFI Turbo
Burley recumbant