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| wndsnd |
 Oct 5 2013, 12:56 PM
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You wanted a horse, but got a goat. Nobody wants a goat....  Group: Members Posts: 2,861 Joined: 12-February 12 From: North Shore, MA Member No.: 14,124 Region Association: North East States   |
I assume that since all the boots I have been sent have 6 holes instead of the 4 holes that I took off that that is all that is available these days?
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| Black22 |
Oct 5 2013, 05:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 886 Joined: 1-November 07 From: Creswell, OR Member No.: 8,290 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Standard issue.
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| mrbubblehead |
Oct 5 2013, 10:07 PM
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Twodollardoug Group: Members Posts: 1,155 Joined: 17-December 10 From: calimesa ca. Member No.: 12,492 Region Association: Southern California |
rockford driveline makes the best boots. but you need the original cv flanges. the style that the boot separates form the flange. i have used both german and brazilian cv boots and they suck. rockfords are super thick and last a long long time. cv boot replacement is a nasty dirty job. i would rather have a root canal than overhaul cv joints.
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| nine9three |
Oct 6 2013, 12:28 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 142 Joined: 29-December 11 From: Oregon Member No.: 13,946 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(mrbubblehead @ Oct 5 2013, 09:07 PM)  rockford driveline makes the best boots. but you need the original cv flanges. the style that the boot separates form the flange. i have used both german and brazilian cv boots and they suck. rockfords are super thick and last a long long time. cv boot replacement is a nasty dirty job. i would rather have a root canal than overhaul cv joints. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
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| ChrisFoley |
Oct 6 2013, 08:48 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,990 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None 
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We just installed a pair of axles for a customer who purchased them direct from Porsche recently.
The flanges all had 6 holes even though the CVs were real 914-4. |
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| Tom |
Oct 6 2013, 01:03 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,139 Joined: 21-August 05 From: Port Orchard, WA 98367 Member No.: 4,626 Region Association: None |
Chris,
Is there any need to do anything to keep the extra holes from leaking grease? Does anyone use any kind of sealant or gasket between the boots and cv flange? Thanks, Tom |
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| jimkelly |
Oct 6 2013, 01:35 PM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I have a few OFF's in my garage, and at first I thought they were 6 holes, but realized they were four. i'd say clearly, that 2 open holes will let some grease fly.
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| wndsnd |
Oct 6 2013, 03:03 PM
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You wanted a horse, but got a goat. Nobody wants a goat.... Group: Members Posts: 2,861 Joined: 12-February 12 From: North Shore, MA Member No.: 14,124 Region Association: North East States |
Kind of uneasy leaving them open but what can you do besides dabbing them with sealant. And will the sealant adhere to the greasy mess or just fling out?
Also makes a good argument for using gaskets and wired bolts with Schnorr washers. John |
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| mrbubblehead |
Oct 6 2013, 07:24 PM
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Twodollardoug Group: Members Posts: 1,155 Joined: 17-December 10 From: calimesa ca. Member No.: 12,492 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(wndsnd @ Oct 6 2013, 02:03 PM) Kind of uneasy leaving them open but what can you do besides dabbing them with sealant. And will the sealant adhere to the greasy mess or just fling out? Also makes a good argument for using gaskets and wired bolts with Schnorr washers. John |
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| ChrisFoley |
Oct 6 2013, 07:45 PM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,990 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(Tom @ Oct 6 2013, 02:03 PM) Chris, Is there any need to do anything to keep the extra holes from leaking grease? Does anyone use any kind of sealant or gasket between the boots and cv flange? Thanks, Tom I would plug the holes with rtv. |
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