Yup, I need emergency replacement of the passenger's-side outer and should also do the others soon. I'm looking at the Febis right now... what do you guys think?

I tried to find the Astoria Flexx boots (how do you spell that?), but no luck... anyone got a link for them?

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1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."

astoria2000.com

Get the 3001 boot. Spend the extra bucks and get 5 of them (2 per axle +1 extra).

I haven't ripped one yet, but I've ripped others I've used, and in the middle of a job its no fun to be one short.

You'll need either their installation cone (which I have, and I love it), or a decently large transmission funnel. And crimping pliers (not absolutely necessary).

Really easy to do. I've used Dorman before and the only thing Dorman has going for it is that it's usually available at the store. Astoria takes a week or so to arrive, but it's worth the wait if you can stand it. I've never ordered online, only over the phone, so I can't tell you if the web store works well.

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I recondition w123/w126/w124/w140/r107/r129/ steering boxes!


1984 300D "Elsa" odo reset 6/2011 147k
1983 300TD "Mitzi" ~268k OM603 powered
1995 E300 "Adelheid" 262k [Sold]

As far as I know Febi only makes the Sock Type Boots. The Stock Type Boots cannot be stretched over the axle Cans.

If for some reason you cannot get the Astoria Boot fast enough People like Myself have used the Dorman Boots. Like the Astoria Boots there is 2 types one for smaller vehicles and one for larger vehicles.
The Dorman Boot kit comes with a different type of Clamp and while the Kit has grease you will need more. Places like Autozone sell the Dorman Boots.

Where to Find Axle Boots, Astoria Flexx Boots
Where to find axle boots - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum

Dorman Flex Boot Part number post #9 delivery valve
Re-boot axle adventures - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum

My thread is more about the Pneumatic Tool then the Boots but there is other details there.
CV Boot Installation Problems with Dorman Pneumatic and Cone type Boot Installation
CV Boot Installation Problems with Dorman Pneumatic and Cone type Boot Installation

Dorman part numbers and other info below

Attached Files

Dorman CV boots and tools.pdf (715.5 KB, 356 views)

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel

I second the Astoria boots. Just did another set on the 'other' German car (BMW) and they fit great...also rebooted the R&P on the V90 in the fall with their product.

Consider buying a pack of extra boot clamps and spring for a good quality clamping tool. The cheap ones just do not work that well.

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'85 300SD 245k
'87 300SDL 251k
'90 300SEL 326k

Six others from BMW, GM, and Ford.

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+1
the astoria 3001 boot is thicker, and larger than the 3000, and WILL NOT TEAR!
however, I recommend you order extra clamp rings... they are NOT easy to use, and I've ruined the small end MANY MANY times... the 3001 boot is larger on the small end than the axle shaft, and so you need the small clamp very tight, but not too tight, or it lets go when you are crimping it... it's a fine line.

or of course, you can just order rebooted axles from me!~

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"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 560SL convertible
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 158"WB
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

...I shouldn't ask, but...

How much do you charge for the rebooted axles ?

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1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."

$150 each side if cans are filled with synthetic gear oil, if dino gear oil, 145 if grease is used, I charge 140

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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread
"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 560SL convertible
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 158"WB
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

Unless you have annular axles or a heavy duty press to press out the Homokentic CV joint , you cannot use the Febi boots. A Flexboot type on a Homokentic axle is the way to go.

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You know, I've always wanted to reboot axles. In fact, I dreamed of doing it when I was younger .

I guess Astoria will be making $80 off me soon...

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"Senior Luna, your sense of humor is still loco... but we love it, anyway." -rickymay ____ "Your sense of humor is still loco... " -MBeige ____ "Señor Luna, your sense of humor is quite järjetön" -Delibes

1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."