[928uk] Rubber CV boot

[Marek Zawadzki]

Circlips is not a problem. I have a look on the stretch one. I found this
video. I found it a bit funny but this should be much quicker when you
remove the shaft.

https://youtu.be/nURf0p3K-AQ?si=oiNd2mq3fFGDTbHU

I don't think they will last as long as normal.

Best Regards
Marek



On Tue, 11 Jun 2024, 22:39 Adrian Langford via 928uk, <
928uk at lists.928.org.uk> wrote:

> I’ve only experience of the conventional boots on my 928 and on other cars
> with damaged boot, but I understand the stretch ones are much less durable
> as the rubber is necessarily thinner.
>
> Did consider stretch boots (any excuse for another tool, and the
> compressor driven expander looks fun!), but as others have referred to I
> wanted peace of mind from thoroughly cleaning out the old grease and
> repacking with new.
>
> Adrian
>
> > On 11 Jun 2024, at 21:02, Paul R Smith via 928uk <928uk at lists.928.org.uk>
> wrote:
> >
> > Has anyone tried the stretch boots yet? I would be tempted to give them
> a try.
> >
> > Also, notes for doing it if you are a first timer.
> > If dirt has got into the boot, you will need to clean the joints out.
> > When you refill with grease, the grease goes in the joint, not the boot.
> >
> > Smiffy
> >
> >> On 11/06/2024 20:10, Marek Zawadzki via 928uk wrote:
> >> Hi Guys,
> >>
> >> I just discovered that my car rear drive shaft CV boots / gaiters ( I
> not
> >> sure how they are called) the rubber covers that holding grease are
> perish
> >> and need replacing.
> >>
> >> Actually all 4 gone. Any advice where to buy them? I don't need genuine
> >> ones.
> >>
> >> Best Regards
> >> Marek
> >> 928 S2 1986 auto
>