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ancientbugger Custom Title Time!

1,986 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·

#867285
Just an update - Michael got the boots that Lee (68autobug) suggested and he fitted them Friday. I'm always telling my sons that the most important tool is the workshop manual, anyway he grabs one of my old tatty ones and when the driveshaft is in pieces he reads to me that VW advised leaving the convex/concave washer off when servicing the cvs'. Now this is only in one of three manuals I have, Well yesterday he went up the beach and as expected drove like a nutcase, got home and we checked the boots and everything looks fine so all I can surmise is that maybe the circlip wasn't fitted perfectly because the washer limited the movement when putting it together and probably came off then allowed the shaft too much movement thereby splitting the boots. Just strange that leaving the washer off is mentioned in only one manual?! Any constructive comments welcome.

Anthiron The Baja Rejuvenation Begins

4,936 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·

#867286
Hopefully you are onto a win Barry/Mick, Now fix your buggy!😀
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ancientbugger Custom Title Time!

1,986 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·

#867478
One car at a time Nick, although I am waiting for a rocker for the buggy and it needs that windscreen, all in good time though.

ancientbugger Custom Title Time!

1,986 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·

#871650
Oh well, another boot has split already so that lasted about a month. It did come with a 12 month waranty so we'll have to see what happens now😬

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#871678
Barry, custom kangaroo leather CV boots work a treat. But not a bolt on 🙂
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ancientbugger Custom Title Time!

1,986 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·

#871743
Wow, where could I get some😁D Doesn't help though Matt

ancientbugger Custom Title Time!

1,986 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·

#873621
Any ideas would be very welcome as I have a very grumpy son who's now pissed off with anything VW at the moment. I may suggest the coloured ones just to keep him occupied🙄

Smiley Veteran Volks Folk

2,125 posts · joined Oct 2008 ·

#873696
ancientbugger wrote:Any ideas would be very welcome as I have a very grumpy son who's now pissed off with anything VW at the moment. I may suggest the coloured ones just to keep him occupied🙄
Have you tried the Hilux boots that I have shared the link for twice?


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Smiley Veteran Volks Folk

2,125 posts · joined Oct 2008 ·

#873698
ancientbugger wrote:Any ideas would be very welcome as I have a very grumpy son who's now pissed off with anything VW at the moment. I may suggest the coloured ones just to keep him occupied🙄
Have you tried the Hilux boots that I have shared the link for twice?


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ancientbugger Custom Title Time!

1,986 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·

#873995
We've tried Wurth boots that are practically the same (very stretchy material) they didn't last any longer.

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#874011
ancientbugger wrote:We've tried Wurth boots that are practically the same (very stretchy material) they didn't last any longer.
its strange that with all the front wheel drive & 4WD vehicles using rubber or polypropylene boots on the roads now...
that don't seem to have problems.???

although years ago I had problems with new boots fitted to a Magna .. and I then replaced them with some very thick rubber made in USA boots.. don't know what brand they were...

cheers

LEE

what about in the old days when leather was a favorite material in car and truck bits... lol ?
[Kangaroos weren't mentioned]
[and no harm was done to any animal in this thread... lol]
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matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#874082
68AutoBug wrote:its strange that with all the front wheel drive & 4WD vehicles using rubber or polypropylene boots on the roads now...
that don't seem to have problems.???
They don't run high angles all the time, for a front wheel drive, it'd be like driving on full lock all the time.
Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE

ancientbugger Custom Title Time!

1,986 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·

#874175
I have no qualms with hurting any animals so long as my son stops bloody moaning and Matts' suggestion so far is the only one I haven't tried yet😏 other than the coloured boots.....I wonder how long catskin boots would last as I'm sure the wife wouldn't miss one of them AND I'd be doing something for the local wildlife😀

beetleboyjeff Custom Title Time!

1,790 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·

#874183
ancientbugger wrote:I wonder how long catskin boots would last as I'm sure the wife wouldn't miss one of them AND I'd be doing something for the local wildlife😀
See if you can get them from 'Puss in Boots' - they will be ready made then. lol
From your ole' mate Jeff

ancientbugger Custom Title Time!

1,986 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·

#874297
Cheers mate👍 Just hope the wife never sees this🙅