ok well on my 97 gsr both of my inner cv boots are leaking from the clamps... they aren't torn but the clamp seems to have just failed and are letting grease out... i want to just remove the old clams and clean/seal the are and reclamp... what metal clamp should i buy?

 

your local parts store should have cv boot specific clamps.. sometimes you have to buy a whole cv reboot kit.

 

Dealerships have the cvboot repair kit as well usually just comes with a new boot, some new clamps and the grease

 

Its only like $15 for each boot at Napa.

 

i dont have the tool to get the new boot on

 

Ebay boot kit

 

Some of those clamps work in different ways. I got OEM steering rack boot clamps, and those clamp down by hand (kinda like a metal watch band that folds over on itself and snaps) and then have little tabs that you bend over to keep it in place. I'm not sure if OEM CV boot clamps are the same way or not. Other clamps may require a tool to crimp it once tightened. IMHO the OE-style clamps are by far the easiest - no special tools required.

 

All you need is a vise grip to tighten the new clamps from Napa and Schucks. It is fairly simple.

 

napa said they have universal ones.. they need to know what size the clamps is?

 

Its best to replace the whole boot.

 

anyone know the size?

 

Like I said if its already leaking out grease then you might as well replace it all. If there is not enough grease in the boots your axle bearings are more likely to wear down faster.

 

i dont have the proper tool to get a boot on.. i am going to push the boot back, re grease, and put the new clamp on.. the size is 7x750 if any one wants to know

 

There really isnt any special tool needed. I usually cut the old clamps off and to get the C clip out I use two screw drivers and push it apart and take the old boot out. Then its just straight simple putting everything back on. Once I get the new clamps on I use a vise grip to pinch the little lump or whatever they call it together and that usually tightens it up pretty good.

 

last time I checked, orielys had a whole kit for under $20 to replace the boot. It came with new grease and everything. no special tool needed. the boot snaps together

 

i had this happen last year. i bought a universal clamp for 4$, cut the loose one, pushed it back, squirted in some of whatever was in my grease gun, positioned the boot, and put the new clamp on. they have instructions on the back of the package.