where should I buy drive shaft boots? /Tips for fitting

[ianfirmstone]

hi everyone. I need to do all 4 drive shaft boots on the car. I thought I might save some money and do the job myself.
Where should I buy the boots and has anyone got any tips/do's dont's for fitting them?
cheers
Ian

[350matt]

reputedly they're MkIII ford granada CV joints, so just about anywhere should stock them, Unsure of this though so check before buying

Matt

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350matt said:

reputedly they're MkIII ford granada CV joints, so just about anywhere should stock them, Unsure of this though so check before buying Matt

Correct, any motor factor. about 4 quid each.

1989 - 1992 vintage Granny.

[ianfirmstone]

spent most of the day in my local autofactor.... tried dunno how many boots!!!Are you guys sure the are ford granada? my local factor must be pulling my leg if thats the case!

I've seen a firstline part FCB2275 meant to be off a 3000 GSI Carlton when I was with Andy at APN automotive which is what he uses - no-where near me does first line parts though!

The original boot has a metal rim or you could re-use the metal rim but I had all their stock of boots out and none fitted! might try somewhere else....
anyone out there actually done the job?
cos if so - also what are the torque settings for putting the drive shafts back on? assuming I eventually get the parts.......Mmmmmmmmm

[JayB]

Got mine from SAS Autoparts, try a search. First Line FCB2196 or equivalent, and they fit. Based in west Yorkshire but Im sure theyll post if you get desparate. They come with new metal clips and a pack of grease

[ianfirmstone]

thanks JayB -- did your part FCB2196 have the metal rim or just the rubber boot?
cheers
Ian

[JayB]

They come with two metal rings to seal both ends of the boot, fat end on the CV and the other on the shaft. These may differ from the originals but do the same job

[ianfirmstone]

Hi the one I saw at Andys had the metal rim with 6 holes drilled for the Allen bolts that attach to the Diff/ hub.
Sounds like your part would mean reusing the metal rim which would be ok too.
My factor says they can order them from first line so I gues I'll se what the differmnce in price /availabilty is
cheers
Ian