Page 1 of 1

Emergency CV Boot

Posted: 16 Jan 2012, 21:03
by torchy
Wondering if anyone has any experience with these:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Split-CV- ... 1570545573" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


If a CV boot fails the joint won't last long off road with all the water, dirt and grit etc.

Maybe a good "get you home" .......or is it that the glue would never hold anyway??

Re: Emergency CV Boot

Posted: 16 Jan 2012, 21:11
by syncropatrick
Could be a nice idea for an emergency repair. How would one spoodge the CV grease in? Is there an inexpensive grease gun one could carry in the van toolkit?

Re: Emergency CV Boot

Posted: 16 Jan 2012, 21:51
by syncropaddy
Go on torchy ... buy one and test for us. Actually looks like a half decent get you home joby


syncropatrick wrote: How would one spoodge the CV grease in? Is there an inexpensive grease gun one could carry in the van toolkit?

Big syringe maybe?

Re: Emergency CV Boot

Posted: 16 Jan 2012, 22:11
by hugomonkey
used one of those a few years ago on my legacy held up fine and is still going strong. bit tricky to fit ,you have to be carefull to get it all lined up right as it can`t be repositioned after the first attempt, would definitely get you home in an emergency and a little bit more too :ok
hope that helps

Re: Emergency CV Boot

Posted: 17 Jan 2012, 05:13
by jebiga41
For an emergency a bin liner and some cable ties would surely be a lot cheaper ? Worked for me Your going to have to change it anyway ?

Re: Emergency CV Boot

Posted: 17 Jan 2012, 21:53
by syncropatrick
Idly looking on Amazon for small grease guns I see some reviewers have a sense of humour - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hilka-Pistol-Gr ... roduct_top

Re: Emergency CV Boot

Posted: 17 Jan 2012, 21:59
by syncropaddy
syncropatrick wrote:Idly looking on Amazon for small grease guns I see some reviewers have a sense of humour - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hilka-Pistol-Gr ... roduct_top

Brilliant .... !