The clips on CV boots kits with plastic boots use a much thicker clip that's difficult to put enough crimping pressure on to seal the boot and stop the grease from leaking out, Laser now make a crimping tool that can be used for all clips but particually for thicker clips
Any idea on the cost? I generally use cable ties or tying wire - neither of which is as good as a pukka clip.
that looks very handy i'v always used a set of bullnose pliers i have works with the rubber boots not sure my hands would up to doing the vw plastic boots
or these for about 3 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BNIP-7-5-...t=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item19cf4fcbdb
aye that like the ones i have andy got mine from homebase after i lost the last set the only place open on a sunday that had any
The nail pullers/pincers work a treat on the rubber boot clips but even an extra long pair won't crimp the heavier clips to the point where it seals, even with a pair of mole grips on each handle, these are the only thing I found that works
I got these, a bit cheaper than the laser ones. Seem to be reasonable build quality, tho I haven't used them yet.
How hard / easy are they use in situ?? My daily car has cable ties ontve boots and I'd like to swap them for the proper thing without takiing the shafts out
I have a set of these and they will not do the VW CV boot clips, they are very hard to bend, where as I do use a tool just like Daz has pictured. That does it ever time!
Fair comment, but if you could find a set of those that were big enough to drill and tap a 10mm bolt through the jaws, wouldn't that do the same as the 'proper' tool? They might just break them when you try to use them, but could be worth a try, for a few quid... Might take a while to drill through, if the metal's any good too.
or even a G-clamp as I did once when I couldn't (forgetton) to lend it for the weekend! when I compare the VW clips to other brands I can see why the boot splits before the clip breaks, unlike most corsa ones I have seen!
never had any trouble with the bluepoint one that I used to work with? and I worked on a few Mk5s etc? the nice thing with proper tools compared to carpenters pliers is that they press the centre in.. but you can always hold the clip with a pair of needle noses, then centre punch the bugger?
