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| Author: | phillb [ Sat Apr 27, 2013 9:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Fitting CV Boots UPDATE |
I fitted a new CV boot the other day and it has popped off. I was wondering if I tried to do the retainer up too tight or if some of the boots are just not the right shape at the lip. Is there a trick to getting these things to stay on? |
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| Author: | MiniBill [ Sat Apr 27, 2013 11:17 am ] |
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Havent done mine yet , but i have noticed 2 different kits so far , 1 with the stainless steel clip and 1 with the cable tie's , try the cable tie route if you havent............ unless the brainstrust here has a special way. Cheers Bill |
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| Author: | dalmeny [ Sat Apr 27, 2013 12:04 pm ] |
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Phil, I always wipe the grease off the inner edge of the boot and CV, so that when you slip it on it's not slipping around in grease. |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Sat Apr 27, 2013 1:35 pm ] |
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The metal clamps are way better than cable ties. But they need to be tight. If you don't have the special tool (that Lillee has) use 2 pr of pliers. |
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| Author: | phillb [ Sat Apr 27, 2013 2:56 pm ] |
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drmini in aust wrote: The metal clamps are way better than cable ties. But they need to be tight. If you don't have the special tool (that Lillee has) use 2 pr of pliers.
OK I've refitted using a metal strip, I think I may have not had it in quite the right spot first time round. The old boot I removed seemed to have a much more definite 'v' to engage the groove in the CV. I'll keep an eye on it. Thanks guys. |
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| Author: | phillb [ Mon Apr 29, 2013 9:18 pm ] |
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I realise now having just done the other side that the CV's fitted to the first side (which I had trouble with) had a different design. The "groove" for the cover seal was more a "V", was closer to the edge of the CV and the original boot seemed to be designed for it. The one I just did the groove is rounded and much deeper into the hub and the new boot was a perfect fit. |
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