offside driveshaft help

1. user_43567 Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Sumware u dnt Posts: 352 BLACK MK2 VTR

   #1 30th July 2010, 18:03

   hi, the rubber bit on the driveshaft behind the wheel has come off all fluid has come out, is it possible to refill and reseal or do i have to get another one?
2. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #2 30th July 2010, 18:06

   Yes Driveshaft boot...
3. user_43567 Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Sumware u dnt Posts: 352 BLACK MK2 VTR

   #3 30th July 2010, 18:07

   so just a refill with grease? oil? ans clip back on?
4. user_26394 Saxperience Addict Joined: Aug 2008 Bedworth Posts: 10221 106 gti

   #4 30th July 2010, 18:08

   May be able to reseal, depends if the clip has failed or the boot has torn.
   If you DIY get the proper grease, probably easier to get a garage to do it tho as not a huge job
5. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #5 30th July 2010, 18:12

   As above, or you can get replacement boot.
6. user_43567 Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Sumware u dnt Posts: 352 BLACK MK2 VTR

   #6 30th July 2010, 18:15

   cheers what grease is best, the boots still ok and clip seems ok, hopefully gonna save me a fortune
7. Lewis Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2009 Middlesbrough/Coventry Posts: 3808 Megane 225

   #7 30th July 2010, 18:16

   If its been off for a while your bearings may have already been damaged