Frank Boettcher wrote:
>
> On Tue, 01 Nov 2005 21:13:23 -0800, SoCalMike
> <Mikein562athotmail@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> >Frank Boettcher wrote:
> >> Replaced the CV drive shaft (passenger side) on '97 accord yesterday.
> >> First time I've done one and it was easier than I had anticipated.
> >
> >was it clicking? how did the joints look? boots?
>
> Yes it was clicking and the boot was split open. I did not bother to
> inspect the joint since it was clicking loudly. Just replaced the
> whole drive shaft.
>
> >> Now, since these things in my experience generally fail when the boots
> >> crack without alarm and water and grit go in, grease comes out, and by
> >> the time you hear them it is too late, what is the best thing to clean
> >> and dress the boots with to get a longer life.
> >
> >advise ranges from doing nothing to spraying em with silicone spray or
> >armor all at every oil change and tire rotation.

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DOT 5 brake fluid is pure silicone (I think) so it might be the perfect
treatment to keep the boots NEW. I've used photocopier fuser silicone
for years and it works great. Just slop it on with a paint brush.

'Curly'