Author Topic: CV Joint boot question  (Read 831 times)

Offline ryanbrook

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CV Joint boot question
« on: 20 February 2012, 17:28 »
Do you think i will get away using jubilee clips instead of cv boot clips to faster the gaiter on or are they to big?

Offline Dogbot

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Re: CV Joint boot question
« Reply #1 on: 20 February 2012, 17:32 »
I've done it without problems, theyre still on my mums cars 5 years later,
but its dependant on clearance available as the tightening screw sits proud of the surface

Offline ryanbrook

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Re: CV Joint boot question
« Reply #2 on: 20 February 2012, 17:35 »
I think i am going to have clearance issues with a jubilee clip. I only have a plastic cable tie on at the moment and its leaking grease slowly.

Offline ryanbrook

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Re: CV Joint boot question
« Reply #3 on: 20 February 2012, 17:44 »
Any one any ideas what size cv boot clamp to use on the mk3 golf 1.4?

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Re: CV Joint boot question
« Reply #4 on: 20 February 2012, 18:20 »
A good plastic cable tie should be more that enough if tightened right up.


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Re: CV Joint boot question
« Reply #5 on: 20 February 2012, 19:39 »
I have used chunky cable ties for years, never failed me,  jubby clips will be fine!
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