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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Mr Singh on 22 April 2013, 21:03:16

Title: CV rubber boot.
Post by: Mr Singh on 22 April 2013, 21:03:16

Hello all,

I am trying to get hold of some parts for my vehicle and unfortunately not doing to well.

My vehicle is:
Vauxhall omega estate, '51 plate
3.2l elite
auto

The rear passenger side rubber boot on the cv joint (near the wheel, outer?) has split and the grease has leaked out.

Obviously this rubber boot needs changing, the problem is that vauxhall says they don't have any stock of this item and they were of the opinion that no more parts will be made, euro car parts website also shows now stock and an unknown time period until any stock arrives.

Can anyone recommend a supplier of good quality parts, preferably a kit that contains the rubber boot, grease, clips etc.

How easy is it to change this part? Should i change both rears at the same time?

As always, Many, many thanks in advance.

Singh

Title: Re: CV rubber boot.
Post by: dbug on 22 April 2013, 21:17:15

No personal experience of these but may be of use - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-OMEGA-OUTER-CV-JOINT-BOOT-KIT-DRIVESHAFT-BOOTKIT-GAITER-STRETCH-/140692879934?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item20c1f2fa3e (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-OMEGA-OUTER-CV-JOINT-BOOT-KIT-DRIVESHAFT-BOOTKIT-GAITER-STRETCH-/140692879934?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item20c1f2fa3e)

Title: Re: CV rubber boot.
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 April 2013, 21:29:59

Try Now Vauxhall in Byfleet :y

They did have stock of the complete repair kits :y

Title: Re: CV rubber boot.
Post by: RobG on 22 April 2013, 21:34:16

Quote from: ex taxi al on 22 April 2013, 21:29:59

Try Now Vauxhall in Byfleet :y

They did have stock of the complete repair kits :y

Not cheap though Al
2010 prices
Loebro Boot Kits, 90512953 £51.04 + VAT
Siginaw Boot Kit, 26055829 £61.26 + VAT

Title: Re: CV rubber boot.
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 22 April 2013, 21:47:32

Get a second hand drive shaft as boot failure is very rare

Title: Re: CV rubber boot.
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 April 2013, 21:55:01

Mine was about £25, via Carpartsconnexion :y just looked and none listed :'(

Title: Re: CV rubber boot.
Post by: andyc on 23 April 2013, 12:01:06

There are three Loebro kits available in Opel Germany @ £65.89 + VAT and the are 68 Siginaw kits on Opel @ £86.78 + VAT

Need to know which shaft you have though

Andy

Title: Re: CV rubber boot.
Post by: Andy B on 23 April 2013, 12:49:20

Have you tried a local motor factors for a generic boot? When SWMBO had a Hyundia, the dealers wanted about £40 for just the boot, a generic boot was bought for £3  ???  :y  :y  :y