Hi JIm and Ken,

        Jim, The used boot I used came from you.  I think that gives it extra good karma. 

Nothing wrong with Ken giving those boots a try.  There are threads about them on the Samba.  I can’t use theSamba easily but some folks have some miles on them so it would be good to see. 

I agree that the description as stiffer makes it seem less likely for success, but you never know.

        I would try it next time I blow a boot.  But I’m not going to change it until I need to!  But, with my track record that will be in a couple months.

Eric Caron 
85 GW 2.3 
84 GW 2.1 

> On Apr 11, 2022, at 10:38 AM, Jim. Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> I would have chosen the same thing. I will tell you what NOT to buy: EMPI.
> They will not last ten months. Whatever brand Bus Depot sells, they last a
> long time. I have had a set on for years. But if I have a decent OEM, that
> is my first choice. Last time I checked at the dealership, though, it seems
> they were about $50 each.
> 
> Jim
> 
> On Mon, Apr 11, 2022 at 9:27 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
>> First the group wisdom challenge
>> 
>> If you need to replace a CV boot and you have in your collection three
>> different boots, which one would you use?
>> 1. New Rockford
>> 2 New Rain, Not sure if spelled right.
>> 3. Used VW boot intact little bit of wear marks on outside.
>> See end to find what we chose
>> 
>> still want to know if anyone has found a really good replacement CV boot.
>> 
>> I was under my van Friday inspecting things and noticed grease had been
>> thrown from a boot unto some hoses.  I felt the boot and found a slit.
>> 
>> This boot was a Rain and had few miles on it as it replaced a Rockford
>> that was not that old when it died. Maybe 4,000 miles maybe much less.
>> 
>> Saturday with the help of a friend we changed out the boot.
>> 
>> I’ve now done this three times just for the boots.  And for transmission
>> work I’ve done an additional 4 Axles.
>> 
>> At this point I can do the job blind.  Literally.
>> 
>> So any new boots out there that actually hold up?
>> 
>> What boot did we choose to install?
>> 
>> The used VW boot.
>> 
>> 
>> Now off to order replacement CV bolts, washers, clips and snaps.
>> Why don’t replacement boots last on my van!
>> And why don’t complete kits come complete?
>> Eric Caron
>> 85 GL Auto
>> And now collecting spares for 84 Manual
>>