Are replacement split-style CV boots made for the Festiva?

[festerzilla]

One of mine is cracked and I want to fix it before the winter. But not if I have to take everything apart to replace the boot. In that case its duct tape all the way. :lol: I appreciate any responses, fellow sh*#box owners

[25Horseplay]

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[mechanicaldj]

i believe zip boots are made for everything that uses a soft type boot.

but the chances are that if you see the boot ripped the damage has been done and its cheaper to replace the driveshaft with a reman. than it is repair it.

[gdawgs]

If you catch the boots soon enough, the CV joint will still be good. I've changed probably a dozen boots on my Festivas. My first one had 280,000 miles on it when it left the family and still had factory axles. I have yet to hear a good report on any of the split boots. From what I've heard, they always leak so I would avoid these.

Duck tape isn't going to work either. Replacing the boots isn't hard, especially after you have done it a couple times. I can usually get it done in about 45 minutes. If you have a small crack and haven't lost much grease, replace the boots. If the hole is pretty big and you've lost a lot of grease, you may want to consider replacing the axle. New boot = 10-$12. Re-manufactured axle approx. $60.

I always check my boots for leaks every oil change and replace at the first sign of cracks.

[nonamekid]

split boots are pieces of junk. Don't buy them. Get the factory style replacement boot. You can get a good one with a lifetime warranty for $14.

[hellraiser6919]

split ones leak

[Guest]

It's not that hard to pull apart the joint, slide a new boot on, rebuild the joint. fill the boot with grease and snap on the metal clamps. Pretty much just take a little patience and a set of snap ring pliers..

[mechanicaldj]

it costs me $60 to replace the entire shaft with a re-manufactured one, in the long run , much much cheaper.