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[james_ly]

Looks like the inner CV boot has split, crap all over the gearbox:

 

 

I hear you can use a Kia part, anybody know more about this?

[CHILL Gone DUTCH]

Yes I have a Kia Sedona cv boot on mine

[Stevie Dubyah]

http://www.vx220.org...cv-boots/page-5

 

 

Have a look see at this...

[james_ly]

Thanks. Is this the one I need?

 

http://www.ebay.co.u...UGjtm#vi-ilComp

[tibby]

https://youtu.be/iLrGNU_t83Y Easy fix if they fit

[smiley]

Don't use the grease from the kia kit. It will boil. Get proper greace.

[Stevie Dubyah]

Thanks. Is this the one I need?

 

http://www.ebay.co.u...UGjtm#vi-ilComp

 

FCB 2832 was the Sedona number I ordered, so yes - looks like it.

 

Mine has been on a good few years with no issues.

 

There's even a "how to guide" on here. The grease that came out with the old bearings is the worst stuff ever made; I still keep finding it behind my ears, in my armpits, under my foreskin etc... so wear gloves and have plenty of paper towels ready when you do it.  

[james_ly]

Much appreciated

[james_ly]

Don't use the grease from the kia kit. It will boil. Get proper greace.

 

What would you recommend?  

[smiley]

Standard vauxhall grease seems good enough, so i would carefully say anything but the grease from the kia kit.

That litterally went liquid and poored out my cv. (cv was almost empty, but still in 1 piece)

 

[Captain Vimes]

While you're replacing the boot check for play/wear. After mine split (at Brands Hatch) I replaced the boot but then had a strange vibration when on track. It turned out to be the CV joint had too much play in it but it took me a few (ruined) track days to diagnose the problem as it only caused issue when hot.

[james_ly]

While you're replacing the boot check for play/wear. After mine split (at Brands Hatch) I replaced the boot but then had a strange vibration when on track. It turned out to be the CV joint had too much play in it but it took me a few (ruined) track days to diagnose the problem as it only caused issue when hot.

 

Interesting. I think mine's been split a while, haven't noticed any vibration so far. For the sake of £25 and (hopefully) an afternoon's work I'll just replace the boot seeing as my MOT is this month.  

[smiley]

If you track the car, it's also advised to put in a little breather (wd40 straw on the smaller section) to let the hot air out.

 

Edited by smiley, 04 July 2016 - 04:31 PM.

[james_ly]

Fitted this weekend. Messy, difficult job but I'm so glad I saved the labour and learnt to DIY. Steps if anyone's interested:

Brake pads out, disk off, caliper out the way.

Undo Toe link from hub.

Undo lower balljoint, split.

Take off boot clips, pull to expose joint.

Take out "clip" then pull out joint.

Use LOTS of rag to clean.

Circlip off end of joint, tap off "gear"

Take old boot off and replace

Regrease.

Reassemble.

[Stevie Dubyah]

If you track the car, it's also advised to put in a little breather (wd40 straw on the smaller section) to let the hot air out.

 

 

Does the grease not also exit through the straw?

 

[smiley]

 

If you track the car, it's also advised to put in a little breather (wd40 straw on the smaller section) to let the hot air out.

 

 

Does the grease not also exit through the straw?

 

 

 

Centrigufal force throws the grease towards to wide section of the cv boot. Hence putting the  straw at the narrow section.

 

The trick is also pretty old.

http://www.pistonhea...sp?h=0&t=580497

Edited by smiley, 11 July 2016 - 10:40 AM.

[Stevie Dubyah]

 

 

If you track the car, it's also advised to put in a little breather (wd40 straw on the smaller section) to let the hot air out.

 

 

Does the grease not also exit through the straw?

 

 

 

Centrigufal force throws the grease towards to wide section of the cv boot. Hence putting the  straw at the narrow section.

 

The trick is also pretty old.

http://www.pistonhea...sp?h=0&t=580497

 

 

Ah. Science is involved!

 

You could even fit it with a small whistle to produce an amusing noise whenever the boot contracts and expands, if you felt so inclined.

 

[gaffer1986]

Are the inner and outer boots the same?

[gaffer1986]

Product Code: 656900080 is a quick way to get the boots cheap from euro car parts with one of their discount codes, only £13. The inner and out look the same size but having not fitted this part to the outer I can't be sure.

[smiley]

I can't find exact product details on that partnumber, but keep in mind when cheap, they often are the plastic edition, and not the rubber one.
Plastic may be good for heat, but not so good at difficult angles. (like our left inner side)