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cqr



Member Since: 05 Mar 2013
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England 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Auto Stornoway Grey
Cv boots

any one tried silicone cv joint boots
Are they better ?? 2008 xs
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dorsetfreelander



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I have never had a CV joint boot fail on any of my cars but I have had a few where the retaining clips have come off and let water in. In the case of a FL2 it ruined the CV joint on a front half shaft..
Last one I did was on my daughter's Renault, I used a huge jubilee clip which was acceptable for the MOT. (incidentally the tester said that in theory, if it was securely tied with string it would pass as long as it was secure at the time of testing !) 3 x FL1 2 manual + 1 auto
5 x FL2 4 manual + 1 auto
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Thanks for the input 👍
I have cv joint noise so need to replace mine
As I do I lot off reading I thought a up grade at the same time would be wise 2008 xs
Snorkel
raised axle/gearbox breathers
Mantec tank guard
Cb radio
Blanked EGR
Sump guard
Scratches
Snolkle

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dorsetfreelander



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my experience of a cv joint problem was occasional vibration then I discovered what was going on.

http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic18931.html 3 x FL1 2 manual + 1 auto
5 x FL2 4 manual + 1 auto
Now Discovery Sport P250 MHEV SE

Post #276118 17th Sep 2015 9:10 am
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cqr



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Thanks for the info
My car is making clunk clunk noises going round tight corners slowly 2008 xs
Snorkel
raised axle/gearbox breathers
Mantec tank guard
Cb radio
Blanked EGR
Sump guard
Scratches
Snolkle

Post #276122 17th Sep 2015 9:58 am
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Landiroamer



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Silicon boots would be non stick I suppose?

Post #276125 17th Sep 2015 10:17 am
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Stuartc



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Rolling with laughter

Sounds like CV joints!
I have very little experience with the boots but applying logic, there appears to be no reported premature failure of the std part so I'd probably stick with the LR ones as they seem to be up to the job. Putting another part on you'd be taking a risk! Smile MY15
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