cv boot

[dobx]

In this picture, there is axle grease coming through the edge of the boot. As you can see, I put some silicone around the edge, but that did not stop the grease from coming through. What have you done to solve this problem? What type of tool do you use to loosen/tighten the metal clip?

[F.C.]

dobx said:

In this picture, there is axle grease coming through the edge of the boot. As you can see, I put some silicone around the edge, but that did not stop the grease from coming through. What have you done to solve this problem? What type of tool do you use to loosen/tighten the metal clip?

That clip looks a bit bodged up. get new and re-fit with proper tool, or get garage to do it for you.

[Storer]

F.C. said:

That clip looks a bit bodged up. get new and re-fit with proper tool, or get garage to do it for you.

I'll second the above.


Paul

[Steve_D]

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/...

Get a supply of new clips as well.

Steve

[dobx]

Steve_D said:

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/...

Get a supply of new clips as well.

Steve

Thank you. That is what I was looking for. Do you recommend the same type of clip? The boot looks like it's in good condition but while I have to change the axle seal, should I replace the boot? It's 7 years old with 20000km. Porsche dealer told me it's not a Porsche part. Where can I find a new boot?

[F.C.]

If you are removing the axles I would change the boots regardless, they are to fit the factory type cv/ axles so I'd ask the factory for the fitment type or to supply a set, I'd change the stub axle end as well.

[2001ultima]

F.C. said:

...., I'd change the stub axle end as well.

F.C., Do you have a stub axle suggestion? Is it stronger?

[AndreasW]

dobx said:

Where can I find a new boot?

The manufacturer is GKN.

[Steve_D]

2001ultima said:

F.C. said:

...., I'd change the stub axle end as well.

F.C., Do you have a stub axle suggestion? Is it stronger?

I think he meant change the boot at the stub axle end.

Steve

[F.C.]

2001ultima said:

F.C., Do you have a stub axle suggestion? Is it stronger?

No, steve is correct.
I was reffering only to the boot itself.
I am lead to believe the factory supplied axles are good for 1000 BHP, however I have never heard a torque figure indicated.

ETA spelling.

Edited by F.C. on Monday 8th April 08:27

[macgtech]

I think we may have some spare boots if interested...and stub axles to come to think of it...

[dobx]

AndreasW said:

The manufacturer is GKN.

Would you know the part #? There is not much on the boot to give any proper information. I looked up GKN. They require car make and model. You know the whole drill (that doesn't apply to us).

[ricola]

Here you go:
http://www.jjcraceandrally.com/race/differentials/...
It's the biggest one they do that you need for the 930 size CVs.

[AndreasW]

dobx said:

Would you know the part #?

I ve the part #'s for the inner and outer boots.
Don't know which number refers to inner/outer...

6153159600161
6153139600067

[dobx]

ricola said:

Here you go:
http://www.jjcraceandrally.com/race/differentials/...
It's the biggest one they do that you need for the 930 size CVs.

Thank you for the link. Can you clarify about the 930 size? What is 930?

[F.C.]

dobx said:

Thank you for the link. Can you clarify about the 930 size? What is 930?

The 930 was a sports car built by Porsche, 930 actually being the "type number" for the pre-964 generation 911 Turbo produced between 1975 and 1989.
So "930 size" in this case is with reference to the g/box type (particularly the G50/**) in the 930 series cars.

[F.C.]

AndreasW said:

I ve the part #'s for the inner and outer boots.
Don't know which number refers to inner/outer...

6153159600161
6153139600067

Shouldn't this information go into a parts WIKI of somekind? moderator!

[V8Dom]

did anyone find which was inner and which outer part number

[UltimaCH]

Mine are easily accessible. I'll check next time I'm in the workshop

[srreck]

Take care do not over tight the clip. An excessive pressure will lift the boot and the grease will come out even with the best clip.