How to stop CV Boots from Popping Off?

[Laurence7]

I'm plagued by the inboard CV boots on my Clubsport not staying put. The problem is not helped by the fact that there's no recess for the tie wrap to sit in once it's tightened around the CV joint.
Any ideas how to stop the boot from popping off?

[GreenV8S]

Laurence7 said:

I'm plagued by the inboard CV boots on my Clubsport not staying put. The problem is not helped by the fact that there's no recess for the tie wrap to sit in once it's tightened around the CV joint.
Any ideas how to stop the boot from popping off?

Well if you're only using a cable tie then you'll have negligible clamping on it. Use a proper strap.

[BertBert]

Have you got the little breather pipe Laurence?
Bert

[khm]

now there's a leading question

[Laurence7]

BertBert said:

Have you got the little breather pipe Laurence?
Bert

Hi Bert - As a breather, I've been using a piece of wire bent round in to a U-shape (like a fencing staple) and strapping this in-situ at the small end of the CV joint - this allows a breathing passage. Didn't know there was a special pipe. What does it look like? where can I buy them?

Peter - Proper straps - Good answer, I'll get some! (not meant sarcastically)

khm - Thanks for your input (meant sarcastically! )

[RobC]

Laurence7 said:

Hi Bert - As a breather, I've been using a piece of wire bent round in to a U-shape (like a fencing staple) and strapping this in-situ at the small end of the CV joint - this allows a breathing passage. Didn't know there was a special pipe.

That'll do the job perfectly, decent strap (on the CV joint side) is the way to go

[NASA racer]

Another way to do this is use one of those little pipes from a can of WD40 or Brakekleen and put it under the inner boot before zip-tying it.

I use metal clamps on the outside and zip-ties on the inside. So far so good:

[NASA racer]

Oh and, of course, I mean only a bit of one of those pipes, not the whole pipe!

[BertBert]

That's it. A bit of pipe (mine has a slightly bigger pipe) on the small end and a proper metal clamp on the big end.
Bert

[jpivey]

Strap on's!!!!!!!!!! think you need another site for those

[Laurence7]

All
Thanks for all contributions (including yours JP - an interesting insight into the kind of websites you must be visiting ).
The picture was useful Pete - thanks
Laurence