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Originally Posted by sun tortise
The oil leaked out. I thought i had cleaned the boot well enough (paint thinner followed by denatured alcohol), but maybe i missed a spot.
Wondering about silicone RTV or similar.
Are split boots available?
Thanks.
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If you use a split boot you need grease for sure.
This is some one elses info from my notes:
AXLE Boot Threads
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=2474094#post2474094
AXLE Boot Split Axle Boot
Okay I looked today to refresh my memory I replaced both my inner joints with the
speedi-boot 03606 (the reason 03606 is not in their catalog anymore is because it's been replaced by 03608
) it is a boot that is bolted together I have never used any that are glued I have had very good results with the bolted ones use them on a variety of cars. What you have to do 1st off is measure the axle diameter on both ends you have to cover and find one that exactly or closely fits. The m.b. inner joint measures 70mm×26mm the 03606 measures 75mm×24mm so you see it was a little big on one end and little small on other I made it fit and both are holding up couple of yrs. now. I used grease inside. Maybe if enough people would write the company dorman they would start making an exact fit for the m.b.s as Im sure they would sell a lot of them with all these old cars on the road yet. I m sure not everyone would not like the repair I made that is your choice it worked for me and saved me a lot in time and money. The main thing with the axle joints is to keep them protected and lubed.
In the pic below you can see how the guy packed the complete can thourghly with grease. The Boot is above on the shaft not yet slide down into position.
In the below thread there is more pics. Notice that the Cardone rebuilts were not stingy with the grease. It appears they filled the Axle Can and the Boot also. In post #4.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/380467-rebooting-pair-axle-shafts-how-much-oil-required-each-can.html