mikee_rs

1 of my inner cv gaitors keeps popping off and its really getting on my tits.

its only just started to happen since ive used the car this year, last year it was fine. i have fitted a 3inch bore exhaust system and it is abit closer to the same gaitor but not too bad, its the only thing ive changed
ive tried using normal cable ties but it didnt work, then i tried an extra chunky cable tie and even the metal type but they still dont work. what else can i use cos i dont really want to change the gaitor if i dont have too

xr4x4rs

iTrader: (5)

did you clean the inside of the gaitor first mate where the clip would go round?

if not then you wont get a tight fit due to the grease slipping it off

the metal straps thats used on them should hold up very well though

mikee_rs

yeh cleaned the inside of the gaitor and the rim on the driveshalft

xr4x4rs

iTrader: (5)

you could try a jubilee clip then

if not i dont know what else to suggest

mikee_rs

are they safe to use because of the part u screw is heavy compared to the rest

wont it unbalance it

xr4x4rs

iTrader: (5)

i dont know mate

as usually i use the metal straps or cable ties as these are good enough im afraid

sorry carnt help much more than that as i dont know what else there is too use

mikee_rs

think ill just get a new 1 lol

cheers anyway

dojj

iTrader: (3)

is the gaitor a snug fit on the shaft?
if it's not then it could be that it's getting bunched up and thats whats making it slip off

mk2rstaff

you can buy the proper metal clips seperately in batches of ten, get it nice and tight before crimping and it should be fine mate

tabetha

I used a jubilee clip on the driveshaft of a mondy auto 4 years ago and perfectly ok, can't feel a thing, the amount they weigh compared to a driveshaft is nothing to worry about.
tabetha