I'm going to make a guess here that you are really looking at a
different problem than you might expect.  As far as I know, there's no
reason for a CV boot to "leak", unless the CV grease is being invaded
by something less viscous than the grease.  The source of such
"invasion" can only be transmission oil sneaking past the oil seals in
that flange.  You probably should disconnect the affected CV joint
from the flange and take a look.  The oil seal for the transmission
can be renewed with the trans in place.
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Tom Young                      tomyoung1@home.com
Lafayette, CA 94549        '81 Vanagon
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Ed DeBolt" <eddebolt@NETZERO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2001 10:41 AM
Subject: cv boot lube leakage question

> Hiya Gearheads
>
> I had my cv boots replaced about 2 yrs ago ( also 2 joints ). now
all my
> boots look good. no cracking etc but the boot under the starter is
losing
> its lube from the outside or small side. I don't want to let any of
these
> joints wear excessively. what are my options? could I use a needle
and pump
> lube in thru the boot and then patch the needle hole with a bike
tire patch?
> could I use a cable tie or 2 to stem the leakage?
>
> I don't think I want to change the boots myself. how much should I
expect to
> pay if I have a shop change the boot(s)
>
> thanks for any advice
>
> ed
> 87 2wd gl