Where to find axle boots

[Ian White]

Where can I find affordable axle boots for my w126?

Not sure, I just had a half shaft replaced because a boot was starting to fail.

[Whiskeydan]

Search "Astoria FB3001".

[Ian White]

Yeah my cv joints are fine, but the rubber has de-laminated (cracked and now is leaking oil)

Originally Posted by Ian White

Yeah my cv joints are fine, but the rubber has de-laminated (cracked and now is leaking oil)

So were mine, but I didn't know of a quick/easy way to just replace the boots so I just had the half-shaft replaced.

[Ian White]

Originally Posted by Craig

So were mine, but I didn't know of a quick/easy way to just replace the boots so I just had the half-shaft replaced.

IS that the complete assembly? I just want to replace one of the boots

Originally Posted by Ian White

IS that the complete assembly? I just want to replace one of the boots

Yup, I replaced the whole thing. I wanted it completed that day. About $300 plus a couple of hours labor for a CVJ rebuilt part.

There are probably ways of just replacing the boot, but I didn't want to mess with it.

[Ian White]

Originally Posted by Craig

Yup, I replaced the whole thing. I wanted it completed that day. About $300 plus a couple of hours labor for a CVJ rebuilt part.

There are probably ways of just replacing the boot, but I didn't want to mess with it.

This seems to me it would be a fairly straightforward repair...Isn't this repair decently common on w123's and w126's?

[JimmyL]

Originally Posted by Whiskeydan

Search "Astoria FB3001".

Actually Astoria FB3000. We have to trim the FB3001's. You can either get the boot on with a Flexx gun or with a lubed funnel.
Work that search function and I bet you can even find pics......

[WhoWhat]

Originally Posted by Ian White

This seems to me it would be a fairly straightforward repair...Isn't this repair decently common on w123's and w126's?

Just did it. You can replace just the boot, or the entire axle w/boot, like Craig did.

Search for my thread ("reboot adventures"), which links to Toybul's thread on the subject of re-booting.

Enjoy.

[WhoWhat]

Originally Posted by JimmyL

Actually Astoria FB3000. We have to trim the FB3001's. You can either get the boot on with a Flexx gun or with a lubed funnel......

I trimmed the FB3000's too, just to make sure they wouldn't get pinched and leak.

Yes, rent the gun if you can...the funnel works, it just takes some effort.

Originally Posted by Ian White

This seems to me it would be a fairly straightforward repair...Isn't this repair decently common on w123's and w126's?

Probably, but I was busy that day and wasn't looking for a research project. The car was at the shop on the lift when I saw it, so I just told them to replace it. Someone here has probably done it themselves.

[Ian White]

Originally Posted by WhoWhat

I trimmed the FB3000's too, just to make sure they wouldn't get pinched and leak.

Yeah, what part is required to be trimmed? I'll probably by the flexx gun so I can have another tool

[WhoWhat]

Originally Posted by Ian White

Yeah, what part is required to be trimmed? I'll probably by the flexx gun so I can have another tool

Probably not required, I just liked the fit better after trimming. The larger end of the boot was trimmed - down a few "ribs" until it was tighter around the can.

That Flexx gun ain't cheap...but if you want one, just be sure to rent it out to forum members.

[Ian White]

Originally Posted by WhoWhat

Probably not required, I just liked the fit better after trimming. The larger end of the boot was trimmed - down a few "ribs" until it was tighter around the can.

That Flexx gun ain't cheap...but if you want one, just be sure to rent it out to forum members.

Yeah! I do indeed have quite an extensive collection...but I share