This has got to be one of the best videos I have seen on performing this task. The cling film, pliers, broom handle hacks are just genius
@desireous10 ай бұрын
I'm blushing ... but thanks very much for the kind comment, Seán
@keepitassimpleasyoucan14510 ай бұрын
I've done a few of these over the years, nice and simple. Like the cling film and long nose pliers tip, will be doing that for the forthcoming one on a Freelander. 👍
@rotorspin61272 ай бұрын
Thanks, Seán
@keepitassimpleasyoucan1452 ай бұрын
I just did mine today using this split boot. Worked like a charm and is the way to go if your axel is still good. My shop wanted $700 to replace the whole axel and, after buying a couple of tools I managed to keep the cost well under $80. I cannot stress out enough how important is to preserve the lip of the original boot that goes towards the transmission in place if you’re replacing that one. Cut out the old boot around the edge without removing the original strap. Once the old boot is out, then cut out the old strap away (ask me how I know). That end of the axel is oddly shaped in my car (2007 A4) and you need the original boot’s end because it matches the contour of the part and will give you a nice flat round shape to slide in your new boot into. If you don’t use it, the grease will leak out and water will get inside. .
@gerardo3441 Жыл бұрын
So i leave the old rubber lip still on and slide my new boot over?
@monktontrimble763 Жыл бұрын
No, cut the old boot out with the smaller trap still in(leaving it undisturbed)nearest to the transmission side. Cut it nice and clean and don't remove that part. Remove the strap only when you're ready to slip-in the new one over it for a perfect fit, so it won't leak in the future.
@kangaroorun51169 күн бұрын
Using cling film was a great idea thanks for the tip
@davendi20092 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave, hope you've got it all back together by now :) Seán 👍
@keepitassimpleasyoucan1452 жыл бұрын
Great Video! I’m trying this tomorrow!
@Blanco_SubieForester10 ай бұрын
I'm doing the other one tomorrow as it happens too. Just to add, before I add the grease back in, I'm going to also smear/push in a small amount of ordinary silicone into the glued joint, on the inside, and give it an hour to dry (have a cuppa :) as I found a tiny spot of grease seeped through eventually on a different one I done - centrifugal force is very high - so this should make doubly sure this doesn't happen. It was only a tiny spot which wiped away but just to perfect it, Seán
@keepitassimpleasyoucan14510 ай бұрын
Very well made video.
@AhsanHaji4 ай бұрын
Thank you
@petehardwick27 күн бұрын
Looks like a good job, but is it more hassle than taking the drive shaft out? I have to do this myself and I'm not sure which way to go...
@Underwatergoat15 ай бұрын
I think it is anyway, Seán
@keepitassimpleasyoucan1455 ай бұрын
Excellent video thank you. Questions, about how much time did it take for the whole procedure and how's it holding up, any issues?
@bosanovaboy11 ай бұрын
That one took over an hour overall but videoing it added a good bit of that. I checked it about a month later before NCT(National Car Test) and did notice a tiny spot of grease coming out at the top of one of the joints where I'd missed with the glue but it wiped clean. I washed it with a brush and white spirits, let it dry and squeezed some more glue into the joint. On other ones I've done since I push some Silicone rubber(colour not important as it won't be seen) into the joint on the inside as well and give it an hour to set before I add the CV Grease and that seems to solve this, Seán
@keepitassimpleasyoucan14511 ай бұрын
I did my outer cv boot and after initial gluing I ran a bead of the rubber cement all along the seam to ensure no future separations along the seam. So far so good. Great video.
@loubedoo21296 ай бұрын
Thank you very much. =)
@grvdggr536 ай бұрын
Which brand did you buy? Need to do mine this week. Mot due next week.
@mrdg123 Жыл бұрын
I think it was a Sealey brand Duncan if I remember correctly but it was whatever my local MotorFactor had in stock. Just check the 'out-of-date' date as the glue might be gone hard, All the best, Seám
@keepitassimpleasyoucan145 Жыл бұрын
After 2 years is the boot holding up?
@michaelb9599Ай бұрын
Hi Michael, it passed the NCT just last week so if there was a problem with it they'd have failed it ... for even a pin-hole. All the best and thanks for askin'! Seán
@keepitassimpleasyoucan145Ай бұрын
Does this work for the inner boot which is the boot near the engine ?
@PlayaBluffHotelBocas Жыл бұрын
Hello, I've never had an inner one tear, maybe as they don't get the same movement as the outer one. I see specific inner Boots listed online though - web address at end. I'd imagine you'd know by looking at it if it is suitable. Sorry I couldn't give clearer information, Seán www.amazon.co.uk/STICKY-SPLIT-DRIVESHAFT-GAITER-INNER/dp/B008B5HFHW/ref=asc_df_B008B5HFHW/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=499298107818&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10206693788583478242&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007871&hvtargid=pla-1239254603918&psc=1
@keepitassimpleasyoucan145 Жыл бұрын
A best a temporary fix , stretch boots have made split boots obsolete. Stretch boots are fitted at DIY level using a cone, but even the pro-level tool is not that expensive.
@andrewwmacfadyen69583 ай бұрын
I done this over two years ago so it's been through two NCT's since. Stretch boots are very good - agreed - but there is a bit more work involved too.
@keepitassimpleasyoucan1453 ай бұрын
Can you use the existing boot instead of slit boots?
@johnyon12319 күн бұрын
The 'Split Boot' is specially designed for one-side's edge to sit into place with it's opposite-side's edge and be glued in place - a raised line and a recessed line - so I don't think a standard boot would work. They're very cheap to buy anyway, Seán
@keepitassimpleasyoucan14519 күн бұрын
better to remove the old grease
@ziopistone Жыл бұрын
where can i buy for my toyota corolla big body
@cesarselga8243 Жыл бұрын
I've had a look at what you mean by 'Big Body' and any of the Corolla Big Body CV Joints that are worked on all appear similar to the Universal Split-Boot I used - but you probably have to cut the boot in a different place, or maybe no need to cut at all.
@keepitassimpleasyoucan145 Жыл бұрын
No information on where to buy split boot or what kind of glue😏
@joemartinez2425 Жыл бұрын
@@joemartinez2425 Hi Joe, Any Motorfactor should have them(or ebay) and the glue usually comes with the kit along with gloves, a blade and both big and small steel bands. The only thing you should need to buy extra is the crimping pliers and I recommend getting a decent one as the cheaper one I got snapped on the second fitting, Seán
@keepitassimpleasyoucan145 Жыл бұрын
Does ANYONE make a split steering rack boot like that???
@REVNUMANEWBERN Жыл бұрын
i dont think so since steering rack is just 1 bolt
This has got to be one of the best videos I have seen on performing this task. The cling film, pliers, broom handle hacks are just genius
I'm blushing ... but thanks very much for the kind comment, Seán
I've done a few of these over the years, nice and simple. Like the cling film and long nose pliers tip, will be doing that for the forthcoming one on a Freelander. 👍
Thanks, Seán
I just did mine today using this split boot. Worked like a charm and is the way to go if your axel is still good. My shop wanted $700 to replace the whole axel and, after buying a couple of tools I managed to keep the cost well under $80. I cannot stress out enough how important is to preserve the lip of the original boot that goes towards the transmission in place if you’re replacing that one. Cut out the old boot around the edge without removing the original strap. Once the old boot is out, then cut out the old strap away (ask me how I know). That end of the axel is oddly shaped in my car (2007 A4) and you need the original boot’s end because it matches the contour of the part and will give you a nice flat round shape to slide in your new boot into. If you don’t use it, the grease will leak out and water will get inside. .
So i leave the old rubber lip still on and slide my new boot over?
No, cut the old boot out with the smaller trap still in(leaving it undisturbed)nearest to the transmission side. Cut it nice and clean and don't remove that part. Remove the strap only when you're ready to slip-in the new one over it for a perfect fit, so it won't leak in the future.
Using cling film was a great idea thanks for the tip
Thanks Dave, hope you've got it all back together by now :) Seán 👍
Great Video! I’m trying this tomorrow!
I'm doing the other one tomorrow as it happens too. Just to add, before I add the grease back in, I'm going to also smear/push in a small amount of ordinary silicone into the glued joint, on the inside, and give it an hour to dry (have a cuppa :) as I found a tiny spot of grease seeped through eventually on a different one I done - centrifugal force is very high - so this should make doubly sure this doesn't happen. It was only a tiny spot which wiped away but just to perfect it, Seán
Very well made video.
Thank you
Looks like a good job, but is it more hassle than taking the drive shaft out? I have to do this myself and I'm not sure which way to go...
I think it is anyway, Seán
Excellent video thank you. Questions, about how much time did it take for the whole procedure and how's it holding up, any issues?
That one took over an hour overall but videoing it added a good bit of that. I checked it about a month later before NCT(National Car Test) and did notice a tiny spot of grease coming out at the top of one of the joints where I'd missed with the glue but it wiped clean. I washed it with a brush and white spirits, let it dry and squeezed some more glue into the joint. On other ones I've done since I push some Silicone rubber(colour not important as it won't be seen) into the joint on the inside as well and give it an hour to set before I add the CV Grease and that seems to solve this, Seán
I did my outer cv boot and after initial gluing I ran a bead of the rubber cement all along the seam to ensure no future separations along the seam. So far so good. Great video.
Thank you very much. =)
Which brand did you buy? Need to do mine this week. Mot due next week.
I think it was a Sealey brand Duncan if I remember correctly but it was whatever my local MotorFactor had in stock. Just check the 'out-of-date' date as the glue might be gone hard, All the best, Seám
After 2 years is the boot holding up?
Hi Michael, it passed the NCT just last week so if there was a problem with it they'd have failed it ... for even a pin-hole. All the best and thanks for askin'! Seán
Does this work for the inner boot which is the boot near the engine ?
Hello, I've never had an inner one tear, maybe as they don't get the same movement as the outer one. I see specific inner Boots listed online though - web address at end. I'd imagine you'd know by looking at it if it is suitable. Sorry I couldn't give clearer information, Seán www.amazon.co.uk/STICKY-SPLIT-DRIVESHAFT-GAITER-INNER/dp/B008B5HFHW/ref=asc_df_B008B5HFHW/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=499298107818&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10206693788583478242&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007871&hvtargid=pla-1239254603918&psc=1
A best a temporary fix , stretch boots have made split boots obsolete. Stretch boots are fitted at DIY level using a cone, but even the pro-level tool is not that expensive.
I done this over two years ago so it's been through two NCT's since. Stretch boots are very good - agreed - but there is a bit more work involved too.
Can you use the existing boot instead of slit boots?
The 'Split Boot' is specially designed for one-side's edge to sit into place with it's opposite-side's edge and be glued in place - a raised line and a recessed line - so I don't think a standard boot would work. They're very cheap to buy anyway, Seán
better to remove the old grease
where can i buy for my toyota corolla big body
I've had a look at what you mean by 'Big Body' and any of the Corolla Big Body CV Joints that are worked on all appear similar to the Universal Split-Boot I used - but you probably have to cut the boot in a different place, or maybe no need to cut at all.
No information on where to buy split boot or what kind of glue😏
@@joemartinez2425 Hi Joe, Any Motorfactor should have them(or ebay) and the glue usually comes with the kit along with gloves, a blade and both big and small steel bands. The only thing you should need to buy extra is the crimping pliers and I recommend getting a decent one as the cheaper one I got snapped on the second fitting, Seán
Does ANYONE make a split steering rack boot like that???
i dont think so since steering rack is just 1 bolt