dc2 itr driveshaft cv problems....

[39erman]

The drivers side inner cv boot is throwing grease out at high rpm. I've replaced the boot and clamp but to no avail. Any ideas?

[ECU-MAN]

If its still leaking grease then you have done up the clamp tight enough or you boot is not the best fit. Did you use OEM or aftermarket ?

[39erman]

Aftermarket, I've tried 2 different brands. Don't have any problems with the other 3 I replaced at the same time.

[ECU-MAN]

then your clamps are to loose,


did you let all the air out of the boot before clamping it ?

[39erman]

Thanks, but it is NOT loose. As I said, the other 3 are fine. You cannot move the boot at all & I've ensured that there is no trapped air.

[mocchi]

Thanks, but it is NOT loose. As I said, the other 3 are fine. You cannot move the boot at all & I've ensured that there is no trapped air.

how did you clamp it?

[39erman]

Using the metal bands. If I was doing it wrong it should be a problem on the other 3 boots that I replaced, so thats why I'm posting here to get some other ideas. Maybe the machined groove is worn/out of spec? Dunno...

[mocchi]

Using the metal bands. If I was doing it wrong it should be a problem on the other 3 boots that I replaced, so thats why I'm posting here to get some other ideas. Maybe the machined groove is worn/out of spec? Dunno...

did you use this to tighten the metal clamps?

[bennjamin]

OP did u make sure the groove is grease free when tightening?

A little trick to prevent weeping is smear some liquid gasket or similar around the band end and onto the cup itself. If there is a slight chance of a weep this will seal it up

[39erman]

Hmm, yes I clean up both faces with acetone. Might try the silcone method thou.