Works for me. Every two years.

Jim

On Fri, Mar 22, 2013 at 10:22 AM, JRodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote:

> Maybe the cracked boots every two years is a way to ensure the owner has
> to pull the axles for service. Once off to replace a boot - why not go
> ahead and clean and grease the CV's while in there.
>
> Just saying.....
>
> John
>
>
> On 3/22/2013 8:41 AM, Jim Felder wrote:
>
>> I have tried the boots from everyone, and they all do this. Two years is
>> about the most I have been able to get out of a set of boots before cracks
>> appear. I have not tried the VW dealer, who wants $50 per boot, but I
>> would
>> like to hear from someone who has.
>>
>> I understand that you can get long lasting aftermarket boots to fit other
>> more popular VW models that happen to fit the Vanagon. I think the mark II
>> Jetta (don't remember if it's inner or outer, they're different) is one
>> example my VW shop has had good performance with.
>>
>> Jim
>>
>> On Fri, Mar 22, 2013 at 8:30 AM, Craig Cowan <phishman068@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>  I've only driven my Syncro for a year. It took over a year toget it ready
>>> and I'm not sure at which point I rebuilt my rear half shafts. At best,
>>> they're only two years and about 10,000 miles old but I'm finding that
>>> several of the boots are already cracking significantly. These where
>>> Rhein
>>> boot kits purchased from ken willford.
>>> What could cause this aggressive decay and how can I prevent it?
>>>
>>> -craig
>>>
>>
>>