How do I fix a torn boot

Russian172 · 12-04-2012, 12:27 PM

So as I was installing my axles the side by the diff got a little torn when I was reinstalling them and I'm wondering what options I've got instead of taking it back out

Russian172 · 12-04-2012, 07:20 PM

Anyone

trippmann · 12-04-2012, 08:24 PM

epoxy? new boot?

Russian172 · 12-05-2012, 10:27 AM

Thanks any other methods I can try

trippmann · 12-05-2012, 06:36 PM

duct tape.

Russian172 · 12-05-2012, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trippmann

duct tape.

Believe it or not I did that on dads minivan but it only lasted 5k miles before we had to buy a new axle

dreamdrivedrift · 12-05-2012, 10:21 PM

new boot will require a good amount of disassembly, or new axle

pawelgawel · 12-05-2012, 10:45 PM

one of the tarp seal sheets. I don't know what's it called, but its used in construction to seal off any areas that might be subjected to moisture. it has a plastic lining on one side and very sticky rubber on the other side. its very thin and extremely durable. My parents jetta has a torn boot all the way around. I glued the sheet all the way around and around the edges.. it does an incredible job... 10k now and no issues.
Its blue or red plastic lining on one side. building material store like Lowes will have this.. its cheap and a quick fix.

Again.. this stuff is extremely sticky and durable.

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Russian172 · 12-06-2012, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pawelgawel

one of the tarp seal sheets. I don't know what's it called, but its used in construction to seal off any areas that might be subjected to moisture. it has a plastic lining on one side and very sticky rubber on the other side. its very thin and extremely durable. My parents jetta has a torn boot all the way around. I glued the sheet all the way around and around the edges.. it does an incredible job... 10k now and no issues.
Its blue or red plastic lining on one side. building material store like Lowes will have this.. its cheap and a quick fix.

Again.. this stuff is extremely sticky and durable.

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Please find the name of this I need it

peytonracer4 · 12-06-2012, 02:57 AM

how do you fix a torn boot...?
you replace it. that's it. anything less will have consequences

Russian172 · 12-06-2012, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peytonracer4

how do you fix a torn boot...?
you replace it. that's it. anything less will have consequences

Yeah I would to anything but this is a axle meaning I have to take out all the inetrnals and metal balls and the clip
If only I could patch it I'd be set

peytonracer4 · 12-06-2012, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russian172

Yeah I would to anything but this is a axle meaning I have to take out all the inetrnals and metal balls and the clip
If only I could patch it I'd be set

I hear ya. It totally sucks but it's better to do it right now than to have to mess with it later.

Mflara20 · 12-06-2012, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trippmann

duct tape.

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+1

12-04-2012, 12:27 PM	#1
Russian172 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 1,118 My Ride: Flying brick View My Garage	How do I fix a torn boot So as I was installing my axles the side by the diff got a little torn when I was reinstalling them and I'm wondering what options I've got instead of taking it back out __________________ Need a bearing tool in Chicago-land ?http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=964450 Find bmw wheel style here http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=987999

12-04-2012, 07:20 PM	#2
Russian172 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 1,118 My Ride: Flying brick View My Garage	Anyone __________________ Need a bearing tool in Chicago-land ?http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=964450 Find bmw wheel style here http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=987999

12-05-2012, 10:27 AM	#4
Russian172 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 1,118 My Ride: Flying brick View My Garage	Thanks any other methods I can try __________________ Need a bearing tool in Chicago-land ?http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=964450 Find bmw wheel style here http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=987999

12-05-2012, 10:21 PM	#7
dreamdrivedrift Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ithaca, NY --> Baltimore, MD Posts: 6,353 My Ride: 99 M3 View My Garage	new boot will require a good amount of disassembly, or new axle __________________ Chris flickr

12-06-2012, 02:57 AM	#10
peytonracer4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Valparaiso, IN Posts: 4,698 My Ride: '00 328i View My Garage	how do you fix a torn boot...? you replace it. that's it. anything less will have consequences __________________ My e46 is for sale? http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...1#post14893484 Last edited by peytonracer4; 12-06-2012 at 02:58 AM.

12-05-2012, 10:45 PM	#8
pawelgawel Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: This is LONDON?? Posts: 793 My Ride: 330CI View My Garage	one of the tarp seal sheets. I don't know what's it called, but its used in construction to seal off any areas that might be subjected to moisture. it has a plastic lining on one side and very sticky rubber on the other side. its very thin and extremely durable. My parents jetta has a torn boot all the way around. I glued the sheet all the way around and around the edges.. it does an incredible job... 10k now and no issues. Its blue or red plastic lining on one side. building material store like Lowes will have this.. its cheap and a quick fix. Again.. this stuff is extremely sticky and durable. Sent from my SGH-I727R using Bimmer App

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