Wildfowler12 Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 (edited) My car was in for a free 'Health Check' and car wash today. They advised that the Outer CV Boot needed replacing at a cost of £140!! I had a look under it when I got home and the jacket is shredded. I'm pritty sure I can do the job myself so I got a quote from KIA for the part only, they still want £41. Anyway a few searches online threw up plenty of the 'universal fit' boot kits for anything between £5-£15. Does anyone have any experience of these and am I likely to get away with fitting a universal kit? The reviews of them seem ok. Cheers Edited March 30, 2012 by Wildfowler12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloggs Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 I've used them in the past and they've been fine. Obviously not as good as replacing with the original part but a damn sight cheaper. I did something like 40k miles using the glue together type CV kit and it was still fine when I sold the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karpman Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 Would stay away from the glue types, the stretch over ones are much better for the job. ****** to fit though you should get a cone with the kit. Karpman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson_tom Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 I would go for the proper part, i tried a universal one and was not too impressed and it split soon after fitting. Granted i probably did something wrong but having the proper part wasnt that much more difficult to do once you have the car up and your tools out. £140 dont sound too bad either a couple of hours labour but it would be a job i would do myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88b Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 Would stay away from the glue types, the stretch over ones are much better for the job. ****** to fit though you should get a cone with the kit. Karpman That would be the easy way. You don't say what car it is other than a KIA, your still going to have to undo the hub nut and retorque it at the very least, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshLamb Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 Use the glue on one. Ive used loads and had absolutely no trouble whatsoever TIP: Wear gloves so you dont glue your fingers to the driveshaft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler12 Posted March 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 That would be the easy way. You don't say what car it is other than a KIA, your still going to have to undo the hub nut and retorque it at the very least, Sorry, It's a 2007 Kia Sportage 2.0 petrol. I was thinking getting the stretch over one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler12 Posted March 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 So if I've got this right, the glue types offer a quick repair but it's difficult to get a proper seal, and likely to need a future repair. The stretch ones are abit more robust, but require the use of a cone to stretch them over the CV joint. And the manufacture boots will not stretch, need the CV joint removing before you can fit them, but are stronger and more reliable..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karpman Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 Bout the size of it mate. Can remove the joint for universal types too if you want to do a proper job, should last a good while. Karpman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 if you use a cone, plenty of fairy liquid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennyblanco Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 About 80% of the glue together ones fail before the owner even brings the vehicle back to me for a retest in my experience, I would stay away but each to his own. Some stretchy universal gaiters are made from very good rubber and should out last original equipment, I like Mechatec gaiters and I believe they are guaranteed for life. I am sure you could find a decent independent garage to fit a boot for £60-£70 plus vat, might save you breaking something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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