Universal CV Boot Repair Kit | CV Gaiter Split | How to Repair

[@wovasteengova]

I love youtube, n people on it who take the time to make people's life easier...

[@CycloneCyd]

Thank you. 👍👍

[@Livingfre]

@@wovasteengova amen

[@paddysparrow4528]

Genuinely thinking he was joking🙃

[@nearivar]

Thank you so much, I took my car for oil change yesterday and the garage owner showed me that my cv booth is torn and she talked about changing my axle and it's going to cost me $400, thank God I turned her down and came home and found your video. Much appreciated your video sir.

[@CycloneCyd]

Glad it helped. You might have trouble sourcing one of these in the US though. Good luck, let us know how you get on.

[@henkmeerdink936]

Just bought a van that needs a cv boot replacement, and whilst I budgeted for it to be done by a garage, I'm now going to save that money. Anything I can do myself is a bonus.

[@CycloneCyd]

Indeed. That money is better in your pocket

[@evieemaya88]

Hey pal how did you get on with doing your van?

[@thatstory1092]

Thank you. 5 years later. Very helpful.

[@jeanpaulcomeau8131]

Very impressive and interesting. Tks for sharing. I would suggest to clean up the old grease first , then glue the new boot , then fill up with new grease . That would avoid contamination of the 2 lips while applying the glue

[@thatstory1092]

Yes, that sounds do able.

[@CardinalEgan]

I just installed one of these for the first time on a rear axle shaft of my Honda Element. Your demonstration was most helpful. The axle shaft is small in diameter, and I couldn't get the small metal clamp to go around in a circle. Tried cutting it shorter and pre-forming it, but once I got it locked and crimped, I noticed that it distorted the end of the boot, causing a gap where dirt or water could enter. A worm-drive hose clamp was too wide, so I went with a zip tie. Seems to fit perfectly. Trimming the length of, and pre-forming the larger clamp worked fine. I cleaned everything first, but waited to pack grease into the joint until after the boot was glued up. I figured that would keep excess grease from accidentally getting onto the mating surfaces. It seems that the key to this job is to keep everything clean. Interesting tips from the Bailcast instruction sheet: • Run a bead of glue along the completed joint ensuring any minute holes have been filled. • Don’t work with your hands around driveshaft in case you become glued together. (The second one sounds like a comedy bit...) Cheers from the US!

[@609_]

Thank you for sharing your gifts and talents of making a video that gets to the point immediately. And use only the amount of words needed to teach and entertain. And you saved me a boatload of cash from the main stealers.

[@johnloxley8705]

My garage quoted me £100 to do this. I just had one of them thoughts to go onto KZbin to see if I could do it myself. Your video was the first one I watched. I watched some other ones but definitely this is the best by far. I’ve already ordered one of them kits and will be getting that sorted thanks to your video. Brilliant information and you’ve just got yourself a new subscriber 👍🏽😀

[@CycloneCyd]

You can do it! If the old boot is split and letting grease out, try wrapping it with cling film or a bin bag and wrap it tightly with duct tape. that should keep the grease in and water/dirt out while you wait for the kit to arrive.

[@johnloxley8705]

@@CycloneCyd ... well I finally managed to get round to fixing that CV boot. Got the one that you mentioned. All looking good at the moment and will check it out after a few miles to see how things are. Just wanna say thank you so much for the video and all the best 😀😀👍🏽👍🏽

[@PatrickLeFloch]

USD 280 is the best price to replace the entire shaft (they wont do boots only)

[@alanbull8944]

Hello John, your experience mirrors my own. I just ordered a split kit for £6.59 and they will deliver it this morning free! Like you I was expecting to pay about £100 for a mechanic to replace with a solid boot as I dont have that handy little extractor tool. I hope your job went smoothly. Cyclone Cyd is a real blessing, Best wishes, Alan

[@johnloxley8705]

@@alanbull8944 well, it took me two attempts to do the simple job. The first time was my own fault. I glued it together but didn’t give it enough time for the glue to go off. After a couple of days, checking it, I noticed it was starting to come away. Anyway, I started again. I took it apart and cleaned all the grease on the inside with some brake cleaner and started from scratch. Followed the same process again but this time left it a lot longer. In fact, I left it over two days to go off as I didn’t need the car. Touchwood, it has been okay ever since. Hope everything goes ok doing yours and all I can say from my experience is give the glue plenty of time to go off . Also, I very loosely put some very thin zip ties in between the ribs just to help keep it together. Just don’t tie the tire up too tight just as you will need to clip them off at the end. I just nip them up so there was just enough room after the couple of days had passed when it was solid and I could get underneath with a very fine pair of nippers making sure I didn’t make another hole in the Rubber !! You might not need to do this as it was just something I did. They might have been okay without the zip ties. Just have a look and you will know yourself but definitely give it the time to go off and don’t do what I did on my first attempt. We all live and learn.. all the best and hope it all goes to plan 👍😁

[@GA-tl4iy]

Thanks a lot for a great job you did, I paid over $300 for a CV-Axle replacement , this technique you did is amazing and helpful for many others. Thanks and God bless

[@loden888]

I've shared your video with my friends. You doing some muscle flex exercises really convinced me the glue is strong enough. I did my job in about 1 hour, but because I used tile snips, I cut the clamp. Took me two days to find another clamp. Otherwise, it was an easy job. I HIGHLY recommend buying the right tool - axle boot pliers - for this job. See the link in the video description. The money you save is well worth the price of the tool.

[@CycloneCyd]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@thetrumpetplayer1109]

Can regular hose clamps or plastic cable tie clamps be used as an alternative to the clamps requiring the special tool to fasten them? I noticed there was a white plastic tie clamp on the axle at the beginning of the video.

[@gerardkelly1191]

Lad's, put a little kitchen stretch & seal over the shaft before putting the boot anywhere near the car, this keeps the boot groves immaculate clean until fully glued..👍

[@CycloneCyd]

Great idea, thanks for sharing

[@thetrumpetplayer1109]

can you elaborate on kitchen stretch and seal? I am not familiar with that product and why to use it over the shaft(axle)?

[@gerardkelly1191]

@@thetrumpetplayer1109 it's the clear plastic type of thing that's used to wrap up sandwiches or food to help keep them fresh. The reason it's wrapped over the CV is that it keeps any grease getting on the boot whilst gluing the joints together.

[@thetrumpetplayer1109]

@@gerardkelly1191 in other words ... "Clear plastic wrap". I have never heard it called "kitchen stretch & seal".

[@kenperry6551]

Cling Film!

[@SerenoOunce]

When using universal boots, remove both clamps but leave the lip of the old rubber on the joint end. It can have a special groove and the new boot should go over the old rubber lip which will make it more secure.

[@thomasogden1395]

You sir saved my alot of pain! Could I get the bloody thing to stay on broke 2 clips in the end I used the top of the old boot with a grove like you said under the new boot and applied a 9mm zip tie. snug as a bug.

[@gerardo3441]

This is absolutely critical. Ask me how I know.

[@mukundthorat5672]

How.

[@Robc509]

Thanks for this video I have a few to change and wasn’t sure if I wanted the glued cv boots until now. So much easier than taking the car completely apart to get to them!

[@paulheaton6981]

Hi Sereno, Not clear what you mean - leave a slice of rubber of the old boot on the vehicle at the axle end and then put the new split boot over the top? The new split boot seems pretty tight - may be impossible to do this. Please explain - thanks!

[@nealhawksbee6708]

Excellent video, will try this on my daughter`s Fabia as she has a perished boot and wasn`t looking forward to stripping the hub down and removing the shaft. I was very impressed with the strength of the glue, when you showed your little test. Thanks for a clear and informative video.

[@fishermansNME]

Trust Cyd to come up with an easy option I have spent the last hour or so cleaning up grease off the brake discs, the inner wheel and arches. The CV joint split while I was on a motorway journey without any warning and grease just went everywhere. After a little whinge, and a few expletives, I was contemplating a big bill and I came across this. Thanks Cyd you are the man 😉👍

[@CycloneCyd]

Thanks for sharing. Yeah a split boot can be a nightmare. This'll keep you going, but remember, absolute cleanliness is a must along the glue line.

[@1MogJon]

Great job. Very well explained and filmed. The key is to have the joint extremely clean when glueing up. Perhaps wrapping the shaft with cling film would help too. I was impressed with the bit you cut off and glued - that showed how strong the joint is - top marks! Thanks for a great video.

[@CycloneCyd]

scrupulous cleanliness along the joint faces is a must. Cling film? Never thought of that - top tip, thanks

[@galinstan5603]

Aluminum foil may work also.

[@grahammaddison7482]

I am just using your technique and it’s going great am I ok to fill boot with freeze because it looks dry thanks

[@skip741x3]

I like that tip!! i have used duct tape over the axle surface in past

[@alanbull8944]

After watching this wonderful easy to follow video I just ordered a split kit for £6.59 and they will deliver it this morning free! I was expecting to pay about £100 for a mechanic to replace with a solid boot as I dont have that handy little extractor tool. Cyclone Cyd explains everything I need to know without wasted words and is a real blessing, Best wishes, Alan

[@gerardo3441]

I just did mine today using this split boot. Worked like a charm and is the way to go if your axel is still good. My shop wanted $700 to replace the whole axel and, after buying a couple of tools I managed to keep the cost well under $80. I cannot stress out enough how important is to preserve the lip of the original boot that goes towards the transmission in place if you’re replacing that one. Cut out the old boot around the edge without removing the original strap. Once the old boot is out, then cut out the old strap away (ask me how I know). That end of the axel is oddly shaped in my car (2007 A4) and you need the original boot’s end because it matches the contour of the part and will give you a nice flat round shape to slide in your new boot into. If you don’t use it, the grease will leak out and water will get inside.

[@CycloneCyd]

700 notes! Holy moly. Nice work and thanks for sharing the tip

[@wolfduranti8735]

Hi 🙂, is it still work.? I mean is the glue line still holding under pressure? as you know it is the weakest point at the cv margins where the glue was applied, what type of glue is the best? Thanks

[@hardcore4476]

Do you remember what brand boot kit you bought?

[@catfish828]

I must be dense but can’t understand leaving the lip on? Do you mean cut all the old boot away except the very end facing the engine with the old zip tie or clamp over it ? Take the zip tie off then put the lip of the new boot over the old one to give it a better seal ?😅

[@ianmorrison6127]

Fantastic advice and clear video... straight to the point without the usual youtube waffle of life history, pets or re-caps and links. The only negative is the background music - ditch that and it'd be perfect! Thanks fo rsaving me a lot of money at a garage :-)

[@charlesbarnett2724]

Without doubt the best video on KZbin showing this repair.

[@CycloneCyd]

Praise indeed. Thank you

[@brianm704]

Wicked 👍

[@DACHAPPLE666]

I have a split CV boot and until I watch you very well explained vid did not know I could do it myself . Thank you for this save me a few pound on having to put the car in for repair.

[@djluisto]

Thank you I have a BMW x5 that needs the boot replace. This video will save me lots of money again thank you

[@CycloneCyd]

Do let us know how it goes. And remember: cleanliness (of the glued edges) is key

[@skip741x3]

Ive used split boots many times, usually the dorman brand which are in 2 halves instead of this one which has a single split... the dorman ones are very stiff and its usually Not the rubber which ever tears as they age... Rather ,its the seams that can let go and if that happens its always becuz there was a bit of grease or dirt in the seam that prevented the joint from having full strength... From what ive seen, once that glue does its magic, and its Not regular super glue, its a special type that literally starts to partiall melt and fuse the rubber halves into a one piece bond....if you do the bond with absolutely clean surfaces, its permanent and uber strong...The hardest part is getting every prepped, hospital clean and Not having a spec of grease get into ur halves b4 they are merged together...unedr a car, with all the grease and crap thats there, its so easy to have a seam touch a bit of grease,u put it together and a few months later its started to let go in that spot...people who give these bad reviews are those who did not keep the seam sterile...its a Real pain in the neck to do, nerve wreaking and tedious but it beats pulling the axle and if u do it right these will last 5yrs or more...the rubber tself is better than factory as long as you get a good clean bond at the seams...

[@CycloneCyd]

To summarise: *cleanliness is key* , absolutely correct. Thanks for the input, especially on the life expectancy.

[@andycanfixit]

For the Dorman 2 part boots the best way is to glue the first seam with it off the car, then take a couple shop towels and fold them over the seam edges that are left so they are completely covered before you slip it over the shaft. This way when you are putting it on the edge is protected from dirt or grease from the shaft. Then you can remove the shop towels and glue it. Makes the job a lot easier.

[@CosmicSeeker69]

@@andycanfixit cracking tip 🙏

[@Luigimangione11-5-24]

Thank you so much for this video, I was pretty well pissed that I would have to go to the mechanic, but now I'm confident that I can do it myself.

[@jfazack1]

Great video mate, very nice camera work. Seems like a simple job but you offer some excellent tips that saved me a ton of frustration

[@Divocwax]

Good visual quality and I could hear every word.

[@CycloneCyd]

Thanks, I do try hard to make sure the quality is good

[@351yt]

Very clearly explained. I was going to take my car to a garage to have this done but after watching this video I'm going to give it a go myself.

[@hardcore4476]

How’d it go, Did it work?

[@Evasguy]

Thanks for sharing this. I just did a Rav4 with the same universal boots and had to trim both ends as you needed to here and it made for a very good fit. I deviated from your procedure in gluing them along the seams all at once though. Although I had both hands full it worked out well. Also, I looked over the clamps provided and just decided to go with zip ties. As a side note... I cleaned the area with gasoline and rags and then the thin residue left behind by that got sprayed/washed down by more gasoline being shot though a spray gun. You can't over emphasize the need to have the area clean for the adhesive to do it's job.

[@garysnider4208]

How did the zip ties hold up?

[@Nick_Sorenson]

@@garysnider4208 Not made for long life in extreme (dirt plus temperatures) environment... but it's his car.

[@ankushamre1930]

I am from india, it's Great to see your video. I have same problem I got solution in yr video. Thanks a lot bro God bless you.

[@CycloneCyd]

You are welcome

[@jeannesmith1559]

Its hard enough to get the tire off, so the installation of the boot was made easier with your help. No worries about it. 🙉🙈🙊

[@CycloneCyd]

Cleanliness is the key to a long lasting repair. 👍

[@gustavovega9921]

Great video advice. A garage told me today in Round Rock Texas that the labor along would be $400 USD not including the part Thanks for the info never knew about CV boot Replacement

[@yves3560]

I do prefer old school dismantling, it´s the right time for checking up and cleaning, put fresh grease in etc. BUT this is a very good alternative for DIY people, and best of all, it works just fine.

[@fredricktaylor3596]

I knew there had to be another way without changing the entire axle proven real simple thank you Thiago rodrigues

[@CycloneCyd]

Yep, dead easy. They are even more robust than some of the cheaper gaiters that need the axle dismantling. Even if you regard this as a temporary repair to get you through an MoT, it's a real easy DIY proposition. Thanks for interacting.

[@bruceg1845]

this must be done very carefully or it will fail

[@fasttracktoforexprofits3528]

I thought exactly the same, I had a garage look at my Abarth, they wanted £380 to do this exact job, not knowing this method was even possible, as soon as I see it done as carefully as this guy (the extra tips about the grease and wrapping in cling film 👋👍) I was sold, garages should have this as an optional choice, charge an hours labour, would save all the hassle yourself and garages would benefit I'm sure, great video.

[@robertblay8901]

Thank you for this video I got the job done with only one hitch and that was that the small Bailcast clip was too small for a Peugeot 207 cc drive shaft. Great video thanks again! My tip: Be sure that the sides of the clip that the pliers grip to crimp are at 90 degrees ie. square, otherwise the pliers won't grip and pinch. I'm going to try a cable tie in place of the small clip before getting a replacement.

[@CycloneCyd]

Nice work! Put 2x ties at 180 deg to each other

[@45graham45]

Good video. At 5:11 you said to make sure the groove is on the lower side. But you have the groove on the upper side. Also, I don't see how you can choose if the groove is on the upper or lower as the boot can only be mounted one way.

[@CycloneCyd]

Yeah, you're right 😂😂😂😂😂 you passed the intelligence test

[@gruzich1]

A very good video. I did this repair years ago with a boot kit that use screws to hold the boot together. I like the glue idea more. Thanks

[@jeffdiedrich585]

I'm glad I watched your video and hope you are still doing well- this video is now four years old!

[@andrewnorthy9227]

Excellent video. Thank you. I've watched some crazy videos on here and this one is clear, to the point and hands down the best I've seen. Thank you.

[@chriskelly4619]

Great video, beutiful camera ,great personality, nothing but great info. No wasting time but relaxed. GREAT audio also. The only thing i missed was the removal of the old steel straps but when i saw you put the new straps on i knew how to take them apart. THANKYOU.

[@nicholasmale6773]

Great video Cyd, have done this myself over 30 years ago so the method is well proven if you take the care that you demonstrated. Also did this last year but have noticed the gaiter has perished and split. Just to warn others that whilst the job is successful it will not last long.

[@docesam]

i think the proper way to do that is welding. i imagine it will not be very hard for someone to invent a welding method for it.

[@TheOneJPtv]

What is the brand of adhesive you're using?. that stuff is super strong

[@manuelsr1885]

Friend, what type of glue is it, a normal loctite type, or vulcanizing glue for bicycle patches, good video and well explained.

[@lindaalexander7105]

Your video on KZbin, how to use bailcast cv repair boots is the best! thanks mate.

[@BenNick9369]

Thank you very very much, now I feel I can trust this product. I see a lot of potential in this channel

[@L330ne]

Cheers from the US. You make this look very simple. Very detailed and clear directions. I'm in the process of doing this repair now. I replaced my whole CV axel a couple years and that was an insane job, wanted to avoid that this time. Thanks!

[@Lmarjorie1]

Did you order from UK or do U have source in 🇺🇸?

[@polmacdhomhnaill3021]

Very well explained. The boot sizing when buying and cutting down it important to know.

[@646348729vbfgdjeis]

I've just completed this job today on my Renault Clio MK2 (2002). I had split the boot accidently when changing the ABS ring. Halfords quoted £220 to replace the boot. This is almost as much as the car is worth.... 😲 Bearing in mind I was very confident it had only just split (I split it), therefore no dirt, water etc had got into the joint. I bought the kit in the video, £12.99 from Amazon, plus the ear clamp pliers for £8.99. The video is excellent. The only issue I has was that the clip that came with the kit broke when I was pinching it together. Therefore I had to order some more (5 pairs for £8.35 from Amazon). The job took me maybe two hours, but I really like to take my time (especially as it was my first time attempting this). I would definitely do it again. The finished job looks good and it has held during my first drive round the block. The MOT is due in a few days, so fingers crossed. I will also keep and eye on it, probably check it very few days for the next few weeks (easy enough, just turn the wheel fully one way and visually inspect it). Total cost £30.33, but hopefully a saving of about £190! I l also have a new tool in the tool box and some spare clips.... 🙂 Thanks for the video. Really clear and very helpful.

[@keithc728]

Tie wraps are a good alternative and quick. But not permanent fix. I would be worry of them getting brittle. I have never had luck with quick boots. I've just replaced the whole shaft.

[@CycloneCyd]

Like with anything in life, one has to buy decent quality tie wraps. I've got some that are 20+ years old. Back "in the day2, we never started a rally without gaffer tape and tie wraps in the car.

[@davefuzzforrow6627]

I've got some metal cable ties/tie wraps/zip ties or whatever else they are known as,some stainless ones and also plastic coated,they are ideal for jobs like this👍👍😎😎

[@20vtechnik]

Initially I wanted to laugh at this video. Now, it’s well done, and the fellow doing the work seems like a jolly chap, that’s not the issue. The “laugh” would be cutting apart a cv boot instead of just removing the axle and putting an unmolested boot on. You know, the way it’s been done forever.. I can see you’d save some time and maybe potential effort with this method. The question is…..will it last as long as if you’d just replaced the boot as a whole? Well, now you’ve got me wanting to try it. Well done.

[@shawkard]

A really helpful guide to a successful job. Just found myself in this predicament today following Mot failure on this point alone , how frustrating ! I have a bail cast splitty so will crack on with it 😎☀️👍

[@CycloneCyd]

Glad it helped. Cleanliness along the glued edges is the key. Looking like a nice day for fixing cars today too 🌞🌞

[@GaryTillman]

Nice one mate!!! Never tried the glue together boots before. Only the complete ones! Definitely going to give this a whirl!.

[@user-jg6vw3em9f]

Thanks for the demonstration as my CV joint cover has ripped. Looking for some advice if replacing it myself 😊

[@fishfoolishness4222]

Love these things. Beats the hell out of removing the axel.

[@CycloneCyd]

Not 'alf!

[@tachizha]

You are a true life saver and an honest man of God. Thank you for sharing

[@CycloneCyd]

I appreciate that

[@dobbyINrealLIFE]

Mate this is brilliant, you've convinced me to do this on my own and not overpay a mechanic, great video mate, cheers

[@CycloneCyd]

You should! And you're right, 80-90% of the cost of the job at a garage is labour. You could fit 10 of these before you've spent the same money and if each one only lasted 2 years, that's still 20 years. Very very few people own a car for 20 years! Remember, cleanliness (of the join) is the key. 👍

[@lloyd-qt1mg]

Yo, Cyclone... a 'top' repair presentation. You have inspired me to get mine replaced immediately. Thank you once again. Lloyd, Qld, Australia.

[@CycloneCyd]

Happy to help, Lloyd. What car are you working on?

[@lloyd-qt1mg]

@@CycloneCyd a 2002 Citroen Xsara ...... I guess the 'boots' have to let go sooner or later!

[@CycloneCyd]

@@lloyd-qt1mg True enough, lol

[@fasttracktoforexprofits3528]

Great video, I learnt a lot from your presentation, it's given me the confidence to do this to my car, thank you..

[@Hope4Today9]

Thank You for showing how much of a tangent using these "split boots" causes. if you already have the CV axel removed, it's better (and quicker) to tap apart the joint and use a proper boot.

[@galinstan5603]

If I went through the trouble of removing the axel, I would replace the axel.

[@iankirk2266]

Thanks for this video cyd , I've fitted on of these many years ago and I'm about to fit one on my BMW X5 and just needed a refresher course 😊 excellent tutorial !👌thank you 👍

[@CycloneCyd]

Glad I could help

[@string2155]

How’s it holding on your x5? About to do mine.

[@iankirk2266]

@@string2155 just fine 👍

[@string2155]

@@iankirk2266 did you have to leave and use the old end lips or the kit was enough?

[@iankirk2266]

@@string2155 no the old clips got bent when I removed them , but the kit came with new ones , the trickiest bit is cutting the universal boot to size but also keeping the join free find grease , if you clean up the excess grease first and have a practice fit before adding the glue then you will be better prepared because once the glue is on the join it sticks almost instantly ! After a couple of practice fits I added the grease only on the opposite side to the join because once the car is moving it will move around the whole boot , good luck !

[@dcdc358]

Did not know such things exist. would have been helpful a month ago. Oh well. Do the same things exist for shock absorbers protectors?

[@CycloneCyd]

No, never seen them for shocks

[@colinevans7134]

Good video, I've tried this a few times and made a mess of it, mostly when adding extra greese to the boot, this video is well worth watching if I only watched this before carrying out the repair. Thanks for showing us this video colin from Surrey England 👍 👏 ❤ ❤

[@grassroot011]

Good idea , and Thought myself if that could be done, but didn't get this far with it, haa. One thought, I'd think that it's be a good idea to clean up and smooth out the surface that the axle rotates under the boot to maybe prevent grease leaks and undue wear of the inner end of the boot. ? Maybe not necessary but an idea. Thanks

[@CycloneCyd]

If they're particularly rough, then yes clean up with some 360 grit. As long as the clips are tight a polished surface isn't necerssary

[@MrDEADCELL1]

this guy is my fav voice actor. ''wensleydale gromit''

[@CycloneCyd]

😂😂😂 🍻🍻

[@fasttracktoforexprofits3528]

@@CycloneCyd I was thinking exactly the same😂

[@Allmystuff101]

Help! The wide part of the boot at the tire end came off after a test drive. I’m thinking I didn’t seat the clamp tight enough or I didn’t give it enough slack… or both. Thoughts appreciated!

[@CycloneCyd]

Depending on the car, it can be tricky to get the boot on the lip. Also make sure the lip is clean of grease or the boot can slip off. Yeah, the clips do need to be tight.

[@AlejandroGomez-yb3cq]

Amazing! How long will it last?

[@robert1408]

I tried this many years ago but failed and most likely the design of how the boot has a groove and lip joint along with the cement provided are much more improved. I may try it again after watching. Did you mention the brand kit you used? Thank you!

[@canuckfixit7722]

1:06. Here in Canada, we call them "stealerships". Nice job demonstrating the strength of the glue - I had my doubts. Is that silicone or neoprene rubber? I don't think silicone can be glued as well as neoprene. Also, here in Canada we have kits like this but they are in two halves so you have to glue twice.

[@CycloneCyd]

We use 'stealerships' too. I've always wondered about those ones in two halves. Can't see the benefit for the user (I can see the benefit for the manufacturer - the tooling investment and piece price is cheaper). Presumably you glue one side off the car? Neoprene based I suspect, but Bailcast aren't telling.

[@mrdg123]

Just received mine. The tongue part is tiny compared to the groove... absolutely tiny... guess I'll just use more glue. Thanks for a great video

[@CycloneCyd]

Practice on a bit you cut off 👍 and remember cleanliness is key

[@bosanovaboy]

can you tell us about the durability of the product, does it last long, do you have to add more glue eventually? Thank you

[@CycloneCyd]

We sold a car that had one on for 2 years. Others have reported 3-4 year life.

[@Grahams-Grass]

Good tips I've tried these before always ends up messy ... but I will give them another shot 👍👍👍👍

[@CycloneCyd]

Cleanliness is key! Also making sure you can fit the two edges together neatly for a good join.

[@andyarmstrong1493]

Really well demonstrated, many thanks, you covered all the grey areas for me. Top job.

[@CycloneCyd]

Great to hear! What car were you doing it on? What was I able to help you with specifically?

[@andyarmstrong1493]

@@CycloneCyd It's a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe, driver's side inner. I like your idea to use the off cut to practice gluing, also to glue a little piece at a time. I've ordered the boot and hope to maybe tackle the job this week. Thanks again, I'll let you know how it goes.

[@terencelamb1382]

Really good camera work and very well explained even me Ma could follow that.

[@CycloneCyd]

Wow! Thanks. You have no idea how pleased I am that someone noticed and thought to comment. I really hate wating videos with wobbly or shifting focus camera work (and there are millions like it), so early on after starting my channel I invested in a range of camera supports and small battery lights. I try to keep my production values high.

[@peterlewis1683]

Very Clear. Will do it to a Range Rover rear CVJ when it arrives in the post. Only £10.90!

[@CycloneCyd]

Thanks Peter

[@sonofprince4124]

Great video Cyclone Cyd!

[@nainnub1]

Looks like a VERY good fitting replacement boot, wish they were available here in the U.S.

[@CycloneCyd]

I think they are quite decent. They are never gonna last as long as an OE solid boot, but they make for a great repair. It might be worth contacting Bailcast (www.bailcast.com/homepage) to ask if they know a stockist who can ship to the US. OR Ask this seller from Amazon UK amzn.to/3AWDNtQ

[@wolfduranti8735]

They are at Amazon for 25 dollars, the same brand from England.

[@seanwallace1972]

Can you do this with a standard CV BOOT?you may not have the lip and the groove,but you will have the edge of the CV boot to stick together

[@trekliquid55]

These are an excellent product, I had little faith when I first saw them but upon fitting them I am more than happy. One cost me about £17 from Ebay (2023) and was fitted in less than an hour using next to no tools, also this job would cost a LOT more if you took your car into a garage, I highly recomend this. 10/10.

[@CycloneCyd]

Totally agree! A new CV boot at a garage would be at least £100. Even if these only last 2 years and need doing again, you could do 5-7 of them before spending that. That's 10-14 years! It's a perfectly valid *repair* . Cleanliness is key 👍

[@hardcore4476]

Are you in the USA and did they have the same brand the guy in the video used?

[@osmanienriquez5452]

Thanks for your video. I got the same problem, tell me is it continue working today september 2021

[@CycloneCyd]

We don't have the car anymore. But I've known them still be okay after 2 years. Cleanliness of the glue line is key

[@aka_Milkyman]

My man u saved me from 90£. Wow good job! P.S. But instead I bought STAINLESS STEEL WORM DRIVE HOSE CLIPS.

[@CycloneCyd]

Sweet 👍

[@eduardoortiz344]

Thanks a lot for your time...is it fit an a chevy trailblazer 4wd

[@CycloneCyd]

I'm not familiar with the mechanicals of the Trailblazer, but I would have thought so.

[@benniestander2725]

Great vid and great product. Suggestion: Why not put the grease in last?

[@CycloneCyd]

It's the CV joint that needs the grease, so it's necessary to make sure the joint is well packed before putting the boot on. Can't do that once the boot is fitted.

[@45graham45]

@@CycloneCyd Yeah, but you could add the grease after the boot's been glued, before pulling it over the joint. Probably doesn't really matter but it might be easier to keep the edges clean if greased after gluing.

[@galinstan5603]

I had the same thought. I would think you could slide an collapse the boot towards the small end, and then pack the grease.

[@CycloneCyd]

@@galinstan5603 You might be able to. Depends how much room you have, which will vary from car to car

[@jonasDoguedeBordeaux]

Thanks for taking the time to do this excellent video you have a great way of explaining what to do I am fitting same cv my audi a4 today. Audi charge £58 for a cv boot and £50 to remove the drive shaft using a cheap mechanic How long does this boot last

[@CycloneCyd]

The honest answer is 'unknown'. It ought to last several years if assembled properly, but most people don't. Cleanliness [of the joint] is the key.

[@jonasDoguedeBordeaux]

Thanks mate inreally appreciate your response. Even if I got 2 years or a year, it's still cheaper than the garage

[@CycloneCyd]

@@jonasDoguedeBordeaux yeah, I've made that point to several 'haters' already. You could do 10 of these for one trip to the garage and if they last 2 years a time, that's twenty years. If you own the car that long

[@codewalters]

Thanks for the video. Would you happen to know what type glue is used . The one kit I just tried came undone.

[@CycloneCyd]

They don't say, unfortunately

[@jazz8766]

I have a 1996 misubishie lancer. The right hand CV axle boot is torn apart. And the CV axle is making noise. I saw a video of a guy regreasing the CV axle and some how it works. WHAT'S your suggestion on that. Plz

[@CycloneCyd]

Clean the grease out of the CV. Get as much as you can out mechanically, then flush generously with brake cleaner. Give it 5 mins to dry out (brake cleaner dries real fast) and then stuff with CV grease (moly grease). A small syringe is a good way to get it right in there. I've rescued a few CVs this way, but it depends how far gone the joint is. Let us know how you get on.

[@jazz8766]

@@CycloneCyd thank you it really works. The noise redouse

[@CycloneCyd]

@@jazz8766 awesome! Hopefully you've extended it's life.

[@jazz8766]

@@CycloneCyd yes. Well I didn't have any brake cleaner. Things are tight with spending. So I just use some powder soap and water and I use the air gun to get out the water

[@rupert1124]

Excellent video. I am one of those people who have undone ball joints and pulled out the drive shaft to replace a rubber boot for the car test here in Ireland. After looking at your work I think I 'll use the split rubbers in future. How long does it last ? does it still remain intact since you put it in? Thanks for the very informative video.

[@nicholasmale6773]

Like Cyd I used the Bailcast and it looked perfect. Fast forward 1 year/6000 miles and the joint is still holding but the gaiter has perished and split. Great for a temporary repair to get through an MOT, but be prepared to replace every year at a minimum.

[@DC-ep3bd]

Great video, thanks for taking the time to film and share these instructions.

[@CycloneCyd]

Glad it was helpful!

[@samy.4715]

That CV Boot is a great product, and you did a great work for me to follow!!

[@chewpaeng12]

Hello, hows it holding up for 2022? Thank you for your time

[@CycloneCyd]

So far so good.

[@vazza7504]

great video buddy, listening to your voice you sound like Rodney Bewes AKA Bob Ferris out of the likely lads comedy sitcom from the 70`s at the end Terry turns up and its off to the pub, thanks for vid, vinny :-)

[@CycloneCyd]

Glad you enjoyed

[@DennisBayer1]

Thank you. Excellent video. I am most likely going to try this on a 71 year old Citroen Traction Avant as it is a huge pain in the butt to remove the axle. I have read most of the comments and the closest thing I can find as to how long the split boot will last is your comment that you had one last 2 years before you sold the car. My question is was the car used much during those two years or just used occasionally? Without being too precise, did you use the car 1000 miles a year or more like 10,000 a year. I drive about 3000 a year in the TA (light 15 in England).

Cool. Good video!!! BTW has somebody tried it on a w123 Mercedes-Benz? Cid, have you?

[@CycloneCyd]

Not on a Merc, no

[@HhhHhh-hh9dc]

Best video on this job I've seen GREAT

[@CycloneCyd]

Thank you Hhh, nice of you to say. To help me learn how to keep making my videos better, can you say what was it that was particularly good?

[@HhhHhh-hh9dc]

Clarity and not a bad video recording also the tip to glue in small sections big help.

[@paulwright5086]

Took me 4 hours but if I did it again I could probably do it in 2 hours. I found the gluing okay but putting the new clips on was a bit fiddly. The old grease was also very thin and ran out when I started removing the old boot so a drip tray is required. I not sure how long mine will last because the split in the old one was only small it needs to be a liquid tight join - time will tell.

[@CycloneCyd]

Sounds like that grease needs cleaning out and the joint repacking with fresh.

[@docesam]

i think the proper way to do that is welding. i imagine it will not be very hard for someone to invent a welding method for it.

[@jackson_wolf]

What about adding lost grease back in? Coat the axle joint? Fill the boot? What is done for this?

[@CycloneCyd]

Filling the boot won't do any good. You have to get the grease into the CV itself - a small syringe is good for that.

[@Aquarious]

Thank you very much! I wasn't sure how the clips worked but now I know!

[@CycloneCyd]

Ha ha, yeah, they're a bit of a puzzle till you know, then it's obvious 🎓

[@billb7876]

@@CycloneCyd I have been an engineer for over 40 years and I learnt something new today lol. I have used these before but just tightened them up with pipe plyers, never knew about nipping up the end bit. thanks

[@CycloneCyd]

@@billb7876 I love being an Engineer. One of the beautiful things about it is that there is always something new to learn. I try to learn something new every day, it helps with the PTSD. Rock on!

[@RiffHarvester]

This is exactly what I need to do to my car right now but I guarantee you it will take me many hours LOL possibly even days.

[@RiffHarvester]

Update: I successfully replaced the boot but it split right on the joint after about a month. I'm about to do it again. Not sure what I can do better or different to make it last longer this time though.

[@roadstar499]

is that a type of super glue ,CA glue?? works really good..thanks

[@CycloneCyd]

Yes, it is! It seems to be formulated specifically to work with the rubber of the boot. Ordinary ca glue wouldn't last (mainly because it's not water proof).

[@DAM89]

Just done this to my car recently. Caution when using the clips, my clips snapped when crimping, ended up using jubilee clips with a screw, worked a treat and reusable. Hope it lasts a while now.

[@CycloneCyd]

5 or 6mm tie wraps would work well too.

[@eddieingalls534]

I have used one of these and it worked well for quite a long time. Beware though, the MOT garage will know you stopped them earning £200 or so and only paid £10 to DIY, so make sure you do the job well. The one I put on was checked to the extreme by the tester and he admitted he hated seeing them there but if it was holding firm, there was nothing he could do.

[@Countryboy316]

I will try this. Wish I knew about it a few months ago. Been driving with a broken boot for a while cause I didn't want to bring it to a shop and spend hundreds of dollars for them to take it all apart and replace it. Will add new greese and try it. Thanks for the great video.

[@CycloneCyd]

Do let us know how you get on, please

[@RW-ds4dj]

Never try this kind of boot, perhaps next time. and it is not always necessary to change the joint, it may be enough to put new grease in it if the joint is not too worn. Great video