Has anone used the Doorman Uni-Fit CV Boot Air Tool (614-030) to re-boot 123 Axles. If so how well did it work for the Job.

Similar in function to the Astoria Flex Gun but less expensive. Also it looks like the less expensive version that Astoria makes.

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel

I re-booted the axles on my W123 and used Doorman flex boots. I didn't use that air tool, I used a funnel and slid them on by hand. It wasn't fun at all, don't even try it without a helper.

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1985 300TD Turbo Euro-wagon
1979 280CE 225,200 miles
1985 300D Turbo 264,000 miles
1976 240D 190,000 miles
1979 300TD 220,000

GONE but not forgotten
1976 300D 195,300 miles
1983 300D Turbo 175,000 miles

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hi Diesel,
I tried the funnel but it was a pain. Probably would have been easier with a helper or better technique.
I ordered the air tool and it was much easier. The only issue, a minor at that, was getting the opening large enough to clear the ridge or seam on the cans...I had to force it up and over that seam. Otherwise, it work great! I had all four on in 5-10 mins. Btw, I used Doorman cv boots.

I would still like to here from others who have used the same tool.
But, this is the info I was interested in.

I remember last year when I looked up Info on the Astoria Flexx Gun that they had 2 models. The less expensive model looks exactly like the Dorman one (maybe made by Astoria with the Dorman name?); but, I remember that the economey Astoria one did not not open as much as the Delux one.
So, you are confirming that for me.

I have a $40 amazon gift certificate and am trying to find a tool to spend it on; so, that would be -$40 from price of the Dorman tool if I decide to get it.

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel

http://www.dormanproducts.com/catalog/OESolutions2006/055-066CVJointBootsandAccessories.pdf

This PDF is nice to have.

Still would like to know any problems Folks who used the tool had.

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel

I do believe the Dorman boot air tool routinely blows apart. I'll see if I can find the link.....

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Jimmy L.
'05 Acura TL 6MT
2001 ML430 My Spare

Gone:
'95 E300 188K "Batmobile" Texas Unfriendly Black
'85 300TD 235K "The Wagon" Texas Friendly White
'80 240D 154K "China" Scar engine installed
'81 300TD 240K "Smash"
'80 240D 230K "The Squash"
'81 240D 293K"Scar" Rear ended harder than Elton John

How about an Astoria and just end the hunt ?

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1985 300D 198K sold
1982 300D 202K
1989 300E 125K
1992 940T

"If you dont have time to do it safely, you dont have time to do it"

"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not."

It is purley a matter of money. Aproximately $115 compared to the top of the line Astoria Flexx Gun at $265 on up.
I do not plan to go into business nor do I own my own Fleet of Mercedes as some Members do.

I guess instead of the above I should have said "who is buying"?

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel

Curious.
Well if I get one I will be sure to read the Instructions as to how much Air Pressure it is supposed to take.
I know some of my Pneumatic Tools say the max pressure is 90 psi or 100 psi; yet I run them at 125 psi. The Dorman tool might be one of those you cannot do that with.

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel

Jimmy, here is the video of the exploding gun.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvwD83mQUQA

Charlie

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1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

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Awesome Charlie. That is the youtube I was thinking of, and while the brand is different the style of the gun is the same. And boots for these axles are usually quite stiff.
I know Astoria guns sell new for $250+ but they can usually be had via ebay for less. I know several folks who have purchased them for $150 to $180. And when you are done it will still be worth about the same. Kind of like Hazets......

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Jimmy L.
'05 Acura TL 6MT
2001 ML430 My Spare

Gone:
'95 E300 188K "Batmobile" Texas Unfriendly Black
'85 300TD 235K "The Wagon" Texas Friendly White
'80 240D 154K "China" Scar engine installed
'81 300TD 240K "Smash"
'80 240D 230K "The Squash"
'81 240D 293K"Scar" Rear ended harder than Elton John

Consumer Reports has nothing on those guys!

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'84 300SD sold
124.128

But, I have a $40 Amazon gift certificate; can't use it on eBay.

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel

Look for an Astoria on Amazon.....

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Jimmy L.
'05 Acura TL 6MT
2001 ML430 My Spare

Gone:
'95 E300 188K "Batmobile" Texas Unfriendly Black
'85 300TD 235K "The Wagon" Texas Friendly White
'80 240D 154K "China" Scar engine installed
'81 300TD 240K "Smash"
'80 240D 230K "The Squash"
'81 240D 293K"Scar" Rear ended harder than Elton John