Noticed I lost the Larger CV Boot Clamp (right rear) from my 300D this week. Boot is still in great shape. Both half -Axles where replaced a few years back . I am planning to repack with grease , clean and reclamp it. However I'm so far still looking for a suitable Large Clamp replacement.. First one I purchased without thinking is too large. doh...

Was wondering if anyone has been in a similar situation?

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Eric in Plano,Tx
85 300D 277K overall miles
65K on WVO (2 tank)
Rebuilt Transmission at 245k miles.

96 CE LT1
94 Nissian Hardbody
96 F250 XLT PowerStroke (also runs on WVO)

Someone said that the Clamps used for the Hot Air outlet on Dryers (the thin flexiable ducting works). They are Worm Gear type clamps but not as wide as a Worm Gear Clamp

I think there is another issue. The original Mercedes Axles were filled with Oil. If you have a leak the Oil comes out and you don't have the right amount of lubrication.

You can either refill it with the Special Oil, Differential Oil or pack it completaly with CV Axle Grease.

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel

Astoria sells boot clamps
I have a few in stock as well

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You should be able to buy these at any place that sells car parts - probably easier to buy in a conventional shop than hunting about on the internet.

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
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1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

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+1 The ones that came with my new boots didn't fit well. I ended up buying a couple of different sizes from a well-stocked parts store and using the one that fit best.

Does anyone know what size he would need?

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel

GKN by any chance?

The Kajger brand boots I bought for my W201 axles had 68mm stamped on them - they fitted. If I get the chance I'll dig out my W123 axles to see if the boot size is about the same or not...

...I've got a feeling the W123 axles have a slightly larger diameter.

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



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This was for my 201. I installed Lemforder boots, but found the accompanying clamps didn't work. I think the ones I ended up using were made by Raybestos.

My W201 axles too. GKN supplied over sized - too big - clamps to me.

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!