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san rensho · 12-02-2011, 12:35 PM

My CV joints are leaking grease right where the clamp holds the CV joint boot to the axle. The boot isn't cracked, the grease seems to be getting past the clamp.

My question is, can I just cut off the old clamp and use a screw type radiator hose clamp in its place?

12-02-2011, 12:35 PM	#1
san rensho Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Miami florida Posts: 1,591	CV boot clamp My CV joints are leaking grease right where the clamp holds the CV joint boot to the axle. The boot isn't cracked, the grease seems to be getting past the clamp. My question is, can I just cut off the old clamp and use a screw type radiator hose clamp in its place? __________________ Current car 2000 Boxster 2.7l red/black Previous cars 1973 Opel Manta 1969(?) Fiat 850 Convertible 1979 Lancia Beta Coupe 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV 6 1985 Alfa Romeo Graduate 1985 Porsche 944 1989 Porsche 944 1981 Triumph TR7 1989 (?) Alfa Romeo Milano 1993 Saab 9000