Another having to replace a CV boot ffs!!! Going to try and get the Hans Pries Topran boots now, had enough of doing this every year
Buy cheap buy twice Which ones did you have on there so we minions can avoid? It's all down to cheap rubber I'm sure. Bloody Chinese...
GSF I think this time but they were definitely more rubbery rather than plastic. Wondering if I'm doing something wrong?!?? Where's these so called expensive ones then Ray? I've bought from all the suppliers and they're all crap!!
I bought some NOS from heritage last year not sure if they still have any. Let me know if you need a hand.
Its that Chinese rubber again, its everywhere. I bought some repro wheel cylinders for my mgb and the rubber seals and dust covers dissolved in the dot4 brake fluid. Sent them back and sourced a pair of British made NOS ones off ebay. both good.
did you source any in the end? not sure whether to go for the Topran from VWH or the GKN Lobro from carparts4less?
I've got some but Machine7 appear to have the Topran boots mate. http://www.machine7.com/product.php?xProd=12986
i spoke to VW heritage today, they have Meyle or Topran as an option or £12 a boot kit (which ever brand is in stock at the time, or VW genuine for £30 a book kit obs X4 currently they have Topran so do you think that would be the best option for £12 less a bit of late bay discount?
I think I've tried them all so far lol. If you fit the Topran which have been recommended then make sure you check it over when you do your pre mot checks. Boots which are more rubber appear to be better. Just don't get the plastic feeling type as they appear to be more subject to splitting.
