I ordered a couple of replacement steering rack boots.  The VW part
number is supposed to be 251419831A.   The boots I received had the
number BS66057 embossed into the rubber on the rack side of the boot.

Q1:  Is this the correct boot?

I cannot seem fit the new boots onto my rack, the rack end of the
boots are way to tight to slip over the rack.  BTW, the old boot had
number BS88145 embossed into it and the old ones have a larger
opening.

Q2: Perhaps the rack on my van has been replaced with a
rebuilt/aftermarket rack (it looks like it has) and the rebuilt racks
use different (larger) boots?  Has anyone experienced this problem
before, if so, where did you get the proper boot?