Despite the picture of me holding the tool in a gloved hand, I did it barehanded on the first splash plate - and consequently got a blood blister on my pinky. It is almost guaranteed I end up bleeding when I use that tool, either a finger or the web between thumb and forefinger get whacked.

I replaced the driver's side front outer cv boot a couple of years ago. It really is a pain to do on the syncro and I'm hoping the protectors will at least prevent debris caused boot failure.

Another reason is to have something on the van that my friend Simon does not have :)

cheers

alistair

On 2013-02-16, at 7:14 PM, neil n wrote:

> Awesome!
> 
> Those "knock em out" impact tools are useful. I used same for my front
> brake dust plate removal.
> 
> "I got more satisfaction from this little mod than seems normal. ..... "
> 
> And well you should.
> 
> My Honda Accord has a hole in a CV boot. Or so the mechanic says. My
> guess is road debris. Not a spring chicken car, but the rubber
> shouldn't be fraggin out now.
> 
> Nice mod work!
> 
> Neil.
> 
> On Sat, Feb 16, 2013 at 6:36 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
>> I made and just finished installing a pair of these. Pics etc here:
>> 
>> http://shufti.wordpress.com/2013/02/16/vanagon-syncro-front-outer-cv-joint-protection-plate/
>> 
>> alistair
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> Neil n
> 
> 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly  http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp
> 
> '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named.
> 
> '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"  http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
> 
> Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group:
> 
> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines