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Subject:Re: CV boots does anyone make quality boots these days ? maybe it is not the boot
From:neil
Date:Sun, 11 Mar 2007 17:23:48 -0700

I agree.

I recall reading of proper boot installation prior to doing my own
CV's. Can't recall exactly where Could have been here:

http://www.van-cafe.com/vanagonparts.jsp?pa=ip&ip=1150562894

Good info btw.

Anyhow....

It is possible to incorrectly install and secure boot so small end of
boot is pushed too close to the big end. I guess if too close, bellows
would rub and/or just "turn" poorly. For lack of better description.

Neil.

On 3/11/07, Sam Walters <sam.cooks@verizon.net> wrote:
> In past posts that can be found in the archives, and on some of the
> frequently referenced web pages that explain CV joint repair and
> therefore boot installation, one can find details about how to install
> the CV boots.
>
> There are good ways and bad ways - and the bad or incorrect ways that
> are said to decrease boot longevity greatly.
>
> Therefore, the fact that a particular brand of CV boot, one that is used
> with good results by many people, fails doesn't necessarily mean that it
> is of low quality.
>
> It may mean that it wasn't installed quite right.
>
> Sam
>
> --
> Sam Walters
>
> Baltimore, MD
>

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