my cv outer gaitor on my vts is split need help

1. bridgey1234 Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 glasgow Posts: 583 citroen saxo vts 1998 Citroen saxo furio 03 c2 gt

   #1 16th July 2011, 19:42

   my cv outer gaitor on my vts is split need help
   
   can u buy split gaitors they u can glue up and cable tie them
   
   thanks
2. seddon89 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2010 gateshead Posts: 807 vw golf GTI citroen saxo forte 02 plate vw polo

   #2 16th July 2011, 19:48

   ya have to remove the CV joint and change the full boot
3. ads85 Frequent Poster Joined: May 2011 Bradford on Avon,Nr Bath Posts: 866 '01 astra coupe

   #3 16th July 2011, 21:36

   As above need to remove driveshaft from hub assembly and replace the cv boot
4. K17NEY Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2005 Porthcawl Posts: 5726 FQ Volvo V70R Peugeot Partner

   #4 16th July 2011, 21:42

   Changing the boot almost never works, you'll need a new shaft.
5. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

   #5 16th July 2011, 21:47

   stickyboots are a waste of time. Just buy a gaitor kit and a stretch cone to fit it, cheap enough on ebay
6. Tontsy Saxperience Addict Joined: Oct 2008 Plymouth, Fiddling - under a two poster ramp Posts: 14064 Audi

   #6 16th July 2011, 21:49

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by mandyslover70 stickyboots are a waste of time. Just buy a gaitor kit and a stretch cone to fit it, cheap enough on ebay

   this!
   
   tip, turn the boot inside out when you stretch it over, so you can push it and flip it over at the end of the cone.
   win.
7. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #7 16th July 2011, 22:21

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by kitney Changing the boot almost never works, you'll need a new shaft.

   Depends on how much grease has escaped from the cv joint,loosing the grease causes wear in the cv joint.
   
   
   Steve.
8. marrygold Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 330

   #8 17th July 2011, 09:51

   get a stretchy boot inside out,, hot water ,grease and cone,just pull off your hub.
9. f13sta Established Member Joined: Sep 2010 loughborough Posts: 2229 1988 ford fiesta mk2 1.4- 2001 black saxo furio (d

   #9 17th July 2011, 13:50

   remove shaft from hub get a mate to pull hub out of your way.
   next place the cone over the c.v joint.
   afer that spray it with lubricant (some kits come with spray grease)
   next turn c.v boot inside out and spray with grease
   now for the difficult bit. get yourself in a comfortable position that you can put all your body weight behind the boot and push it over the cone (with a good grip) DON'T stop the boot will be a right pain to get off.
   put the two clips on and rebuild the hub assembly up
   
   if you find it a pain to get the boot on then take the shaft out block the gearbox with a rubber glove to minimise oil leakage and do as above in a vice a hell of alot easier .
10. K17NEY Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2005 Porthcawl Posts: 5726 FQ Volvo V70R Peugeot Partner

    #10 17th July 2011, 13:55

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by stevo67 Depends on how much grease has escaped from the cv joint,loosing the grease causes wear in the cv joint. Steve.

    I know, Hence me giving advice.
    
    Steve.
11. KrisB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Dorking,Surrey,M25 J9 Posts: 2616 Static -80mm Peugeot 405

    #11 17th July 2011, 13:57

    Stretchy boot all the way. Most parts suppliers have them.