Scorpion cv-boot question

[jydawg]

I just found a tear in a cv cover. Does anyone have a link to a replacement cv boot which is a "split-type" that you can put over the cv and glue together?

 

[kmead]

I just found a tear in a cv cover. Does anyone have a link to a replacement cv boot which is a "split-type" that you can put over the cv and glue together?

I wouldn't bother with one of those. They never work properly in my experience, just bite the bullet and remove the axle, it is actually easier.

I know this because of experience.

 

[BEEK]

+1 very easy to replace with oe style boot

 

[Rod Midkiff]

dune buggies have tried the split cv joint covers (just to get off the dunes) and typically they don't even service the 1 trip.

 

[Pete Whitstone]

And last time I did one, it took much longer than just R&R'ing the axle. There is a step in there where you have to let the glue dry for an hour and not touch anything. I can have those 12 allen head bolts out and the circlip off the end of the axle in about 13 minutes.

Plus, this gives you a chance to break down and inspect the CV joint. If you ran for a while with a torn boot, this is definitely something you should do.

Pete

 

[lanciahf]

13 minutes,??? inconceivable!

 

[Pete Whitstone]

13 minutes,??? inconceivable!

Well, 1 minute per bolt and 1 for the circlip. If nothing is stripped/frozen, that is... Big If I admit.

Pete

 

[lanciahf]

I bought a Milwaukee cordless ratchet just for this purpose. Hopefully I'll never need it.

 

[jydawg]

Ok. Cleaned and repacked two CVs, and put the car back on the ground in four hours. First time doing this myself. I saw that joints move smoother in new grease than in decade old one. Thanks all.