Not with one a Felder Industries OEM boot!

; )

Jim

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> On Apr 11, 2022, at 12:27 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> 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
>>> 
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