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Title: Help sourcing inner and outer CV boots
Post by: alackofspeed on July 31, 2017, 11:07

Hi all,

I'm trying to source inner and out cv boots for a 2003 MR2. Attempts thus far to obtain parts from aftermarket sources have been fruitless - the sizes of the parts supplied have been wrong. I've also tried Toyota for an inner and outer kit (part number 04429-17011) which costs £106 per side, but perhaps most disappointingly of all, there are no parts in the UK, therefore delivery wouldn't be until mid-August.

If anyone has a recommendation for a supplier to approach, I'd be most grateful.

Thanks!

Title: Re: Help sourcing inner and outer CV boots
Post by: Carolyn on July 31, 2017, 11:53

You'll find this one is identical. I know 'cos I've used a couple. Sometimes you have to go by measurements and ignore the old 'compatibility' thing. I'm sure if you contact these guys, they can supply inner and outer.

m http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CV-JOINT-BOOT ... 35dcbdecfb (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CV-JOINT-BOOT-KIT-INNER-FOR-TOYOTA-COROLLA-VERSO-1-6-2001-2004-FCB2872-/231336701179?hash=item35dcbdecfb) m

Title: Re: Help sourcing inner and outer CV boots
Post by: alackofspeed on July 31, 2017, 11:55

Thanks, I bought two of those, but they don't fit.

Title: Re: Help sourcing inner and outer CV boots
Post by: 1979scotte on July 31, 2017, 13:07

I hate to come over as a bit of a fan boy but Carolyn is usual right about these sort of things.

Title: Re: Help sourcing inner and outer CV boots
Post by: Essex2Visuvesi on July 31, 2017, 13:21

Quote from: "1979scotte"I hate to come over as a bit of a fan boy but Carolyn is usual right about these sort of things.

She has been wrong before.... I beleive it was back in 1962 s:bowdown: :bowdown: s:bowdown:

Title: Re: Help sourcing inner and outer CV boots
Post by: Carolyn on July 31, 2017, 13:45

It's weird that they don't fit. They are not easy to install. But, as I say I've used them before. They have the three rubber lobes and the correct diameters.

Edit: I'm not nearly as infallible as my fans might suggest.

Title: Re: Help sourcing inner and outer CV boots
Post by: Carolyn on July 31, 2017, 14:12

I just measured the shafts on one of my cars. The dimensions are correct.

Title: Re: Help sourcing inner and outer CV boots
Post by: jonbill on July 31, 2017, 15:27

Quote from: "Carolyn"It's weird that they don't fit. They are not easy to install. But, as I say I've used them before. They have the three rubber lobes and the correct diameters.

Edit: I'm not nearly as infallible as my fans might suggest.

You're infallibly less fallible than we are.

Title: Re: Help sourcing inner and outer CV boots
Post by: krazysteve on July 31, 2017, 15:36

reckon i used them from a ford connect last time tri lobal inner boot, but not 100% sure lol. chap at our local autosupplies went through many boxes lol.

Title: Re: Help sourcing inner and outer CV boots
Post by: 1979scotte on July 31, 2017, 15:37

Quote from: "Carolyn"I just measured the shafts on one of my cars. The dimensions are correct.

Possible difference between PFL and FL?

Title: Re: Help sourcing inner and outer CV boots
Post by: Carolyn on July 31, 2017, 15:42

Don't think so.... someone with a facelift might measure? I know the engines and gearboxes are interchangeable, so there's no reason, I can see, why the driveshafts would differ.
All that's really needed is the diameter of the shaft.
'alackofspeed': perhaps you could measure the shaft diameter on you car?

Title: Re: Help sourcing inner and outer CV boots
Post by: SteveJ on July 31, 2017, 16:26

There were definitely changes to the drive shafts over the life of production - in particular the shaft that runs across the block changed from solid to hollow.

Title: Re: Help sourcing inner and outer CV boots
Post by: Carolyn on July 31, 2017, 16:59

I've found a few complete driveshafts for sale. '2000 - 2006' So it would appear.... anyway. A simple measurement of the driveshaft in question should settle the matter.

Title: Re: Help sourcing inner and outer CV boots
Post by: Carolyn on July 31, 2017, 17:15

Right. Check this out. according to the list for this one, it fits all driveshafts from 1999 to 2007. (Never seen a 2007 MR2).

m http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Blueprint-New ... SwbIRZbwsC (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Blueprint-New-Replacement-CV-Boot-ADT38187-/161891893675?fits=Model%3AMR+2&epid=1620218150&hash=item25b18241ab:g:qPMAAOSwbIRZbwsC) m

Title: Re: Help sourcing inner and outer CV boots
Post by: SteveJ on July 31, 2017, 17:37

There were definitely part number changes -

Code Select

42330 SHAFT ASSY, REAR DRIVE, RH 
42330-17190 (12/1999 - 03/2001) 1 € 719.62 
42330-17191 (04/2001 - 07/2002) 1 € 719.62 
43410-17010  (08/2002 - )            1 € 719.62 

04438N BOOT KIT, REAR DRIVE SHAFT, IN & OUTBOARD JOINT, RH 
04438-20390 (12/1999 - 03/2001) 1 € 107.49 
04438-63010 (04/2001 - 07/2002) 1 € 107.49 
04429-17010 (01/2005 - 08/2005) 1 € 102.72 
04438-17050 (08/2002 - 12/2004) 1 € 107.49

I'm sure most people know about http://www.toyodiy.com - it's a great place to check part numbers.

Title: Re: Help sourcing inner and outer CV boots
Post by: alackofspeed on July 31, 2017, 21:50

Hi,

According to Toyota and First line, there are three different part numbers for the inner boot. I had a few outer cv boots in my loft from a previous car build, so have found a suitable outer. Having tried the various factors and online suppliers, the only certain option for the inner, is Toyota, so to save hassle that's what I've gone with.

I did try the boot linked to above, and the boot kinda fits, but the lobe geometry doesn't fit well enough for my liking.

Thanks for the input from all.

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The Workshop => Maintenance, Problems & Troubleshooting => Topic started by: alackofspeed on July 31, 2017, 11:07