CV Boot Clamps

NachaLuva · Post by **NachaLuva** » Sat Oct 19, 2013 9:44 pm

I need to redo a few of the CV boot clamps so am looking at the boot clamp tools on eBay.

They all seem to be the same design, so narrowed it to this ($33shipped):
http://www.ebay.com.auhttp://www.ebay.c ... 1436.l2649

They dont seem to sell the clamps, so was wondering where to get them, pref in Oz.

EBay has these:
7.0x405mm (pack 20 $20 shipped):
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/180981373511 ... 1436.l2649

7.0x245mm (pack 20 $16 shipped):
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/180981372355 ... 1436.l2649

Are these the right ones? Any other suggestions?

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Sun Oct 20, 2013 8:44 am

NachaLuva wrote:I need to redo a few of the CV boot clamps so am looking at the boot clamp tools on eBay.

Are these the right ones? Any other suggestions?

Personally, I'd replace the boots everytime and with the boot kit, you get everything like new grease and clamps and the kits are fairly cheap.

I do use that tool but you don't need the crimping tool, just fold the cut tab over and hold down with the locking tabs.

Links weren't working for me.. so I fixed

Tool:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/140914499880 ... 1436.l2649

Clamps:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/180981373511 ... 1436.l2649
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/180981372355 ... 1436.l2649

NachaLuva · Post by **NachaLuva** » Sun Oct 20, 2013 11:50 am

Thanks

The rear inner boots have just been replaced & regreased but he reused the factory clamps & now one is leaking

so all I need to do is replace the clamps.

Last night I was reading how to do the front CV boots...it really does seem like a lot of work when I just have a couple of loose clamps that are leaking a tiny bit of grease. I was hoping to simply replace the clamps...not even a 5min job for each one.

So are they the right clamps? $40 is a fair bit to outlay & I cant see I need 20 of each!

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Sun Oct 20, 2013 1:22 pm

The factory clamps are the best (IMO) but if the boots have only just been replaced, then my guess is that the CV joint still had grease on the seal area and this is allowing the leak. Also happens if too much grease is in there and it wants to get out. I'd just carefully undo the clamp and then give the seal area a really good clean and make sure there is no greasey/oily stuff on both mating surfaces, then refit the old clamp. If you need new clamps use these ones... comes with tool and clamps (and it's in Aus

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http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CV-JOINT-BOO ... 3f2ac52c9c

NachaLuva · Post by **NachaLuva** » Sun Oct 20, 2013 4:53 pm

OK I'll do that but I might wait till I get the tool & clamps. I dont understand why its so important to clean the mating surfaces though...I would have thought the clamping pressure would be enough

RSR 555 wrote:If you need new clamps use these ones... comes with tool and clamps (and it's in Aus )
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CV-JOINT-BOO ... 3f2ac52c9c

Thanks, looks good. How do you know how tight to do them up?

What do you think of using hose clamps? I like using the correct tool for the job but others have done it this way successfully

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Sun Oct 20, 2013 5:36 pm

NachaLuva wrote:I dont understand why its so important to clean the mating surfaces though...I would have thought the clamping pressure would be enough

Really the 'clamping pressure' isn't that much. You're really only holding the boot to the cup to stop the grease getting out and the dirt getting in. Like any oil product, once there is oil under the seal, it will continue to come out. Rocker cover gaskets, sump gaskets, etc are prime examples of this. If you have clean dry oil free surface, it will take much longer for the oil to come out.

NachaLuva wrote:Thanks, looks good. How do you know how tight to do them up?

Really very little. I find the best is to just wind it up until the rubber starts to squish out from under the clamp.

NachaLuva wrote:What do you think of using hose clamps? I like using the correct tool for the job but others have done it this way successfully

I would only use a hose clamp if I was stuck somewhere and didn't have access to the correct tools. I would certainly replace it as soon as I could.

NachaLuva · Post by **NachaLuva** » Sun Oct 20, 2013 5:52 pm

OK thanks Paul, you've been very helpful

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Sun Oct 20, 2013 6:25 pm

NachaLuva wrote:OK thanks Paul, you've been very helpful

I try to do my best

payments of American Honey can be posted to my address

NachaLuva · Post by **NachaLuva** » Sun Oct 20, 2013 6:53 pm

RSR 555 wrote:I try to do my best payments of American Honey can be posted to my address

Lol

Post by **yarney** » Thu Dec 05, 2013 2:32 pm

I agree with RSR 555 i use the tool all the time and love it
Better than using a screw driver and a pair of pliers

Jan

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Fri Dec 06, 2013 8:16 am

I thought I'd already replied on this topic - maybe on ORS...

yarney wrote:I agree with RSR 555 i use the tool all the time and love it
Better than using a screw driver and a pair of pliers

Add me to that list! I got mine from fleabay for about $30 posted with clamps. I just used the last couple of clamps several weeks ago.

Cheers

Bennie