How do I tighten and crimp these bands without the banding tool?
I can get it tight supporting the band loop with a screwdriver while pulling with pliers but I don't know how to crimp it after.
Please help I'm all torn down and it's dark :D
Richie
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How do I tighten and crimp these bands without the banding tool?
I can get it tight supporting the band loop with a screwdriver while pulling with pliers but I don't know how to crimp it after.
Please help I'm all torn down and it's dark :D
Richie
decided to just slip the boots on, then go get the tool in the morning...
Is it ok to mix different Greases together? I think I need more grease (better safe than sorry)
I have grease I use for my zerks Synthetic... Thinking of squirting some if it in...
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=47288
Will that tool ratchet and crimp a CV boot band?
IIRC, CV grease has a different spec. than bearing/chassis grease. Check into it further before mixing the two.Quote:
Originally Posted by taylorRichie
NO...that is for banding together big heavies...like a bunk of 2x4's etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by taylorRichie
The tool that came with the Mec-A-Tec kit is about the size of a manual can opener.
Even being that small, it's hard to manipulate in the tighter areas.:_wrench:
I found details on grease: http://www.mindconnection.com/librar...easecompat.htm
And i'll just see if checker has the tool designed for it, and more of the same grease :D
Said and done, I'll probably be into the repair ~3 hoursish It's really not too bad... And if these last me a year or two I'll be prepared with some mecatecs.
My mecatech lasted one day.......
I just installed them on friday and as I was finishing up everything I noticed that the inner driver's side boot had a pin hole sized tear in it. I did not remember hitting it with a screwdriver or anything, I thought I looked it over pretty good before putting them on, oh well. Even just driving down the road slung grease all over down there with 0 miles on it. Next weekend maybe I will replace the boot that already had a tear before I drove it at all. The outer dorman is still holding strong though. Has anyone bought the factory boots? How much are they? That is what I am going to try next I think.
I think Anita ordered some factory ones, but it took a while to get them.
The Factory ones are definitely a thicker material... Probably pretty tough to maneuver on with the steep angle (even my Dormans sucked)
Hope they hold up for a bit.
Why doesn't anyone make Kevlar CV boots?
Because you cant weave kevlar tight enough to be able to flex while holding grease:p. You can also get factory style(thick) aftermarket boots. I have some in the box at my dads house. I'll check out the brand and part number
Yes but you could line the inside with a membrane that is then wrapped in kevlar. (I'd think).
oh well...
Richie,
I put Dormans on this weekend. So far so good. The only problem that I ran into is that I used some HD Zip Ties instead of the bands. One of the inners (Drivers side) I didn't get it tight enough and the boot slipped off of the outer race (green cup). At least I can fix it without disassembling anything.
BTW, I'm with you on the grease. The kits come with what looks like about 1/2 of the amount needed (IMHO).
BTW2, in the other CV boot thread recently, I posted a source for a boot that comes highly recommended by a CV shop.
BTW3, Advance Auto sells an OEM type boot but I don't know if it's the same quality as factory. It does come with a Limited Lifetime Warentee. They're about $10 each.
I took some pix of all 3 boots lined up (OEM, MechaTech, Dorman). I'll try to post later today.
Cool... Keep me posted on how everything is going...
I'll be running a trail this weekend, hopefully all goes well.
Can anyone tell me why they don't use a Worm gear clamp on the boots? Seems like a much simpler solution. But I'm sure there's a reason.
The head (screw) of the clamp would wear through the boot when flexed to the small side...:_wrench:Quote:
Originally Posted by taylorRichie
If you look at the site I posted in the other thread & blow up the picture of the kit - it looks like the band is different than the ones we're used to. These actually have slots in the band and once tightened, a simple crushing of the buckle will engage the slot.
It looks to me that the bands can be installed TOO tightly though so be careful. When I removed the torn MechaTechs, one was torn at the band (seems like the band actually cut the boot - they were professionally installed so were much tighter than I could have done). I think I'll stick with my ziptie set up for now to see if they hold up over time.
Man, I just hope my boots last for another few years without breaking. But on that note, I am waiting for some solid words on what aftermarket boots work good and last long with the VX. When the time comes, I will probably have a good shop do my boot replacement, to make sure it gets done right, and stays put.
I don't want any clicking.
Bart