CV joint boot replacements?

[cjay]

One of my CV boots has split big-time  :-[  I noticed on here that Isuzu ones can be used but they were sold never here. Does anyone know if any other GM or easily available boot will fit?<br><br>Sorry if this have been covered before and I missed it. <br><br>cjay

[Sy V]

http://www.lotuselancentral.com/cgi-bin ... ;start=0#0<br><br>http://www.lotuselancentral.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=tranny;action=display;num=1091781016<br><br>

[cjay]

Thanks Sy! <br><br>All going well i'll have new boots on monday  ;D

[Exbury]

Hey, just found the topic I was looking for, however the link provided by Sy doesn't work (probably the old forum link)

I need to replace the drivers CV boot. I am currently looking at a standard universal boot kit (approx £6), however is there a better GM/other make alternative.

Also is there anything special to watch out for on the CV boot replacement as Lotus list 2.2 hours to change one. I am assuming there is a circlip in the back of the joint or is it held on by a pin?

Thanks, Jason

[Sy V]

http://www.lotuselancentral.com/repair/splitboot.htm

[Exbury]

Thanks Sy, although I think I used one of these before and did not last long enough (it may be that I got some of the old grease on the mating surfaces, causing insufficient joint strength.

I will probably try to remove the CV joint completey if I can, if not, instead of the split boot design, there is a stretch fit one, basically the rubber is extremely flexible and slides over a cone, over the cv joint (yes even the small hole)!

If anyone has removed the CV joint, any hints and tips will be welcome,

thanks, Jason