Re: [MBZ] Universal replacement boots

2006-05-16 Thread archer 




archer wrote:

Has anyone tried:  Astoria 2000 (ARAFB3000) Universal Car C.V. Flex Boot?

http://www.tooltopia.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=836

The boot is stretched with a $250 special air tool, slid over the can on
each end of the half-axle, released, and secured with two hose type 
clamps.

The expensive installation tool would be the main problem while trying it
unless it could be rented.


Neat idea, but I'll wager the boots won't last anything like as long as
the boot that come on a Mercedes. I'd bet they'll last as long as the
boots on a "rice rocket."

Marshall
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I wonder if the stretch-on boots would last longer than the boots on a used 
half-axle?

Gerry Archer
'83 300D and 240D

Re: [MBZ] Universal replacement boots

2006-05-15 Thread Marshall Booth 

archer wrote:

Has anyone tried:  Astoria 2000 (ARAFB3000) Universal Car C.V. Flex Boot?

http://www.tooltopia.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=836

The boot is stretched with a $250 special air tool, slid over the can on 
each end of the half-axle, released, and secured with two hose type clamps. 
The expensive installation tool would be the main problem while trying it 
unless it could be rented.


Neat idea, but I'll wager the boots won't last anything like as long as 
the boot that come on a Mercedes. I'd bet they'll last as long as the 
boots on a "rice rocket."


Marshall
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  Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions)
  "der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
'87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 
190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)