Split boots are of limited sucess. Some ppl report sucess , but many find they are redoing the job within a year or so. I use to keep on in my W123 because a failure on the highway could leave me stranded for days /$$$.

If you have the axle out of the car... Larry's suggest in reasonable. Remember -regardless of axle wear- the boot is 20 years old and how many more can it last??

You can get a split boot kit- I believe Carquest can order one.

As for the liquid that came out- all grease is oil with thickening agents/high pressure additives. Old axle grease is ussually broken down. Use the new c/v grease with the kit.

I personally have had really poor sucess with rebuilt axles in the long haul. But, it might be the perfect ticket for 2-3 years of service. I think carquest sells the axles for $99 exchange.

If you search the archives- someone has a link to replacing the boot without the factory tools. You'll probably still spend $40 for boots and grease.

Michael

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Michael McGuire
83 300d
01 vw A4 TDI
66 Chevy Corsa
68 GMC V6 w/oD
86 300E