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Offline Scott D

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driveshaft boot
« on: 07 April 2013, 20:39 »
noticed the driveshaft boot on the passenger side has split



can that boot be replaced easily or does the shaft have to come apart?


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Offline Granta Gti

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Re: driveshaft boot
« Reply #1 on: 07 April 2013, 20:49 »
You could do it in situ but it will be a lot easier taking the drive shaft out.

Offline Steve_PD

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Re: driveshaft boot
« Reply #2 on: 08 April 2013, 00:31 »
Buy genuine ones, cheap ones are crap.

Easier to take the shaft off and replace it.
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