CV Boot kit - Advice please

[Inequality Street]

So the clip around my cv gaiter (drivers side) broke on Saturday, and after spewing grease everywhere it's now held in with a cable tie.

Am I best buying a replacement from Renault? Or buying some Moly grease and a Jubilee clip?

Anyone any experience?


Whilst you're here, I need new top mounts. These will do the trick, though I'm not too sure of the benifits of buying uprated ones (£130 each rather than £30 for standard)

Standard 182 top mounts (will buy 2)
http://renaultpartsdirect.co.uk/products/Renault-Clio-182-Shock-Absorber-Top-Mount-Kit.html

 

[Inequality Street]

Probably should have posted in the Engine, Gearbox, Exhausts & Running Gear section. Oops.

@Sunglasses_Ron / @Typhoon - would you be able to shift this up please?

Thanks boys

 

[Dan The Top Bloke]

not sure on CV bood advise but on the topmount side of things i've allways said to my self when mine go im gunna get PMS ones as there lovely and can fit a brace to it then

Double the price of the mounts you've posted tho but thats my thoguhts

 

[Inequality Street]

not sure on CV bood advise but on the topmount side of things i've allways said to my self when mine go im gunna get PMS ones as there lovely and can fit a brace to it then :smile:

Double the price of the mounts you've posted tho but thats my thoguhts :smile:

But what extra do I gain for the extra £100 a mount? Is it £200 worth of benifit? Or could that be spent better elsewhere..?

 

[levaz]

for CV boot kits, get onto J&R on ebay.

CV Boots from £2.99 delivered, or £4.99 including a cone to fit them yourself.
They come with grease aswell.

 

[Dan The Top Bloke]

http://www.pure-motorsport.co.uk/details.php?itemid=143&model=6

link to them just have a read and its up to you mate, i just like the design and the fact you can fit there brace to it after makes it for me!

 

[Inequality Street]

for CV boot kits, get onto J&R on ebay.

CV Boots from £2.99 delivered, or £4.99 including a cone to fit them yourself.
They come with grease aswell.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RENAULT-C...KIT-BOOTKIT-/130609155872?hash=item1e68e98f20

Cheapness! Could be on to a winner, thanks mate

 

[levaz]

i just like the design and the fact you can fit there brace to it after makes it for me!

unless you drill the holes in the wrong place lol

 

[Dan The Top Bloke]

unless you drill the holes in the wrong place lol

Next year when i get mine im going to get the mount and brace package deal to makesure i dont haha

 

[leedsboy]

If the actual CV boot is in decent condition and isn't split/cracked then you don't need to replace it. I was in the same boat a few months ago when a cable tie came off mine and grease went everywhere. I just packed a load more grease in there and secured it with a jubilee clip rather than a cable tie. As a said, that was a good few months ago and it hasn't leaked since.

 

[Inequality Street]

If the actual CV boot is in decent condition and isn't split/cracked then you don't need to replace it. I was in the same boat a few months ago when a cable tie came off mine and grease went everywhere. I just packed a load more grease in there and secured it with a jubilee clip rather than a cable tie. As a said, that was a good few months ago and it hasn't leaked since.

I think for £3.50 I'll just buy a new one, didn't realise they were that cheap

 

[leedsboy]

I think for £3.50 I'll just buy a new one, didn't realise they were that cheap

It's the fitting I couldn't be arsed with. Must add that mine was the inner CV boot.

 

[Inequality Street]

It's the fitting I couldn't be arsed with. Must add that mine was the inner CV boot.

@Scrooge - When mine decided to excreat shite on your hand, was it the inner or outer?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RENAULT-C...KIT-BOOTKIT-/130609155872?hash=item1e68e98f20

One of these will fit the bill, right?

 

[Scrooge]

Outer dude and it's just the metal clip that's fucked, not the boot dude. It has done what all Clio CVs do. Not work.

 

[Inequality Street]

Outer dude and it's just the metal clip that's fucked, not the boot dude. It has done what all Clio CVs do. Not work.

Cheers Ant. But for the £3.50 cost, I assume it'll work out cheaper buying the unit. Unless they're a PITA to fit?

If they are, I'll buy some grease and a Jubilee clip instead. (Any idea of size for the Clip would be good!)

 

[Scrooge]

Your right, but the kit dude. I have the grease if we need any more.

 

[Inequality Street]

Your right, but the kit dude. I have the grease if we need any more.

Sorted - bought the kit. Debated buying 2, but I think I'll just do the one!

Also buying a pair of standard top mounts from RPD.

EDIT: I lied, hadn't bought, just added to basket.

It says inner. Is this definatley the correct one?

RENAULT CLIO MK2 INNER L/H BOOT KIT-GAITER-BOOT KIT-DRIVESHAFT BOOT KIT-BOOTKIT

 

[Scrooge]

Sorry mate I didn't click the link. It's definitely the outer you need, so not that one.

 

[Inequality Street]

Sorry mate I didn't click the link. It's definitely the outer you need, so not that one.

Renault want £41 for the clip! LOL He was genuinley shocked when I said no.

 

[Scrooge]

Hahaha!!

 

[R3k1355]

Lol what a mega fool.

Personally I'd throw a load more grease in there and chuck a new clip on it, if you put loads in it might s**t abit more out when you first drive it so don't worry if that happens.

While you're doing it make sure you thoroughly inspect the boot for damage, just incase there is another issue.

 

[Inequality Street]

Lol what a mega fool.

Personally I'd throw a load more grease in there and chuck a new clip on it, if you put loads in it might s**t abit more out when you first drive it so don't worry if that happens.

While you're doing it make sure you thoroughly inspect the boot for damage, just incase there is another issue.

So these clips, I have read if I stick a Jubilee clip on, it may get caught on something (vague I know). What clip would you use?

 

[R3k1355]

I've used a cable tie before, just made sure it was tight.

 

[Budgie]

Oetiker/Stepless ear clamp FTW.

 

[leedsboy]

As said, I used a jubilee clip on mine and trimmed and bent the end so it didn't get caught/tear the boot. Been fine since, a bit fiddly to fit but much more secure than the cable tie that was previously on it.