Steering rack gaiter

[what2do]

Is it possible to buy these separately, anyone know of a substitute? Doing a little pre MOT work and noticed a split. Thanks.

[itchyfeet]

https://vwheritage.mobi/GB/productDetai ... mID=171654" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

search 251419831A on the bay

[what2do]

Ahem, you've only done half a job Paul. What about the clips???

[itchyfeet]

Tie wraps surely, oh no just remembered the poor person you drive over might see them

no clips listed on vagcat

[what2do]

Spot on with the assumption. You holidaying again or is this an extended lunch break?

[itchyfeet]

Shhhhhh

[billy739]

factory boots wont have clips cos they fit perfect!

aftermarket ones will last about a year before they split again!
timer and time again I have fitted good used genuine ones which outlast new repo ones!

DONT remove the large rubber donut, leave it there for when you realize how crap repos are and refit genuine ones!
and you don't need to mess with the tracking with genuine ones as you only need to remove the track rod end from the hub and NOT the track rod end from the track rod as the genuine boot goes over the tre!

[what2do]

factory boots wont have clips cos they fit perfect!

aftermarket ones will last about a year before they split again!
timer and time again I have fitted good used genuine ones which outlast new repo ones!

DONT remove the large rubber donut, leave it there for when you realize how crap repos are and refit genuine ones!
and you don't need to mess with the tracking with genuine ones as you only need to remove the track rod end from the hub and NOT the track rod end from the track rod as the genuine boot goes over the tre!

Thanks for the info billy. I imagine the Heritage ones are oem - correct?

[silverbullet]

OEM Beemer E30 also fit (very heavy duty) but you will need the matching donuts because they are bigger

[what2do]

OEM Beemer E30 also fit (very heavy duty) but you will need the matching donuts because they are bigger

Is there a Heritage/BW equivalent that I can buy these from? Thanks.

[silverbullet]

No idea. Never had a Bimmer, rack was in a job lot of stuff.

[handsmann]

factory boots wont have clips cos they fit perfect!

aftermarket ones will last about a year before they split again!
timer and time again I have fitted good used genuine ones which outlast new repo ones!

I'm about to fit two new ones (repo I'm guessing). Accepting what you say about their lifespan, where would I find 'good used genuine' ones? I'm intrigued.

Thanks,
Chris

[billy739]

my own stash of parts

[Smosh]

I really need to do this job also, does anyone know if heritage are oem, or found some bimmer ones, or have some they would like to donate me?