CV Boot help

[bigfoot54]

I need to replace the CV Boots on my M100. I’ve seen recommendations for a Renault CV boot from ElanM100.com, and 91 Isuzu Impulse from GGLC as replacement for Lotus OEM.
Anyone know what my best bet is?

[TorqueHorse]

If you find a correct replacement, let us know, but FYI, PNM has them specifically for the M100, and there isn't a huge Lotus tax.

[Tuga2112]

ive been using the universal stretch type ones for years. the way theyre designed you just intall them and cut the excess, being the stretch type also helps with instalation as i dont need to separate the driveshaft from the end piece to install them

i bought a "bulk" set from https://www.jandrcvjoints.co.uk/ many years ago, as i realised that I had done 3 within a month. obviously as soon as i have plenty in storage no more boots failed..

[HJ2]

Same here!

[bigfoot54]

Thanks for the suggestions! Used PNM before. Didn’t think of them. I’ll reach out to them.
If that fails, I’ll use the stretch type. Have had the M100 since 1999. Love it, but years ago I came to the mindset that a scavenger hunt for parts is part of the fun.

[RonR]

Argh!

Just noticed a spattering of CV grease inside my LH front wheel - This was a new stretch-fit boot fitted around a year ago, I think the steel band must have cut into the rubber during fitting and weakened it. Sod's law dictates this happens 2 weeks before the MOT! Think I'll plump for the PNM option this time.

[muley]

..just about to take bluey for the MOT and have spotted that my newish "split" boot has failed. (Inner driver's side)
New generic stretch boot and cone in order plus SJ boot for the outer. Suspension upright out of the way and I'm planning to install the boots leaving the axle in situ

[bigfoot54]

Update on front right CV boot replacement. Ordered boot replacements for both sides from PNM out of England on Wednesday. Received them on Monday! Lol! Better than ordering stuff stateside.
My local mechanic replaced right side and boot fit was great. Tried to replace left side and boot was too big. Not really an issue as left side boot was fine. Just wanted to do both sides.
Very happy about the fast shipping. Happy to have PNM as a source. Thank you to those responding back to my request for help!

[RonR]

Update on the PNM CV Boots:

Fitted mine over the last few days.
They are much better than the stretch & trim type, about double the thickness of rubber, and there's a lip which fits into a slot around the CV joint casing making a proper seal.