"SoCalMike" <Mikein562athotmail@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:0dKdnf-22qnqjhDenZ2dnUVZ_vydnZ2d@comcast.com...

> WJC wrote:
> > Recently, I noticed that my CV boot was seperated. I know the hassles
> > in order to replace the boot. Its a lot of work. So I called my
> > friend who owns 2 Accords and I asked him for the neccessary tools.
> > He told me on his 93 Accord, he put on a split boot and is working just
> > fine. Does anybody here have opinions about putting on an aftermaket split
> > boot?

> just about everyone else on here will say not to. id say to go ahead,
> but check it on each oil change. ive put 2 on 2 different cars before,
> and both lasted until i got rid of the cars. i found the best design
> used an adhesive to glue the halves together.

I've used super glue for rubbers on a Honda o-rings and seems to hold
up well. Don't know about boots, but worth a try. But follow the directions
exactly. Split Boots can wobble at high speed and flex like a
contortionist on steroids at U-turns.