prop shaft gator

[Hippo]

Thanks for the advice.

I’ve searched the web for the last hour and can’t find a replacement gaiter, other than buying a front prop. Local stealer has confirmed the gaiter is not sold on it’s own. He did remember the kit, but they’re discontinued years ago.

I found another forum that’s discussed the same problem. They used a CV gaiter as you suggested, with hose clips either side to hold it on. I’ll have a go at doing the same. If I give it all a good clean and fill with grease it should hopefully do the job ok.

 

[Chaser]

It's been tried and it pops off. Must be because the joint slides so much as the engine rocks back and to. Probably pumps up the gaiter or something.

 

[Hippo]

It's been tried and it pops off. Must be because the joint slides so much as the engine rocks back and to. Probably pumps up the gaiter or something.

Shame that. I was hoping a tight hose clip would hold it. Is it going to be a problem if it doesn't get repaired? Mines split in the pic below. It does go off road and will be coated in mud/sand etc from time to time.

Thanks

gator 9s3z3ni

 

[Chaser]

Whilst it might survive for a while on road I should think you'll soon feck it if you go off road. There's no harm in trying to get a standard gaiter to stay on, you might do a better job than others and be lucky. The only other alternative is a second hand front prop.

 

[kernowdragon]

Just thinking out loud, but won't a hose clip unbalance the shaft?

 

[The Mad Hat Man]

Just thinking out loud, but won't a hose clip unbalance the shaft?

yu could use a tie-wrap or use one of those metal CV gaiter ties.

 

[joro]

came accros this page on internet somewhere foreign, they use something other than a cv joint.

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joro

 

[The Mad Hat Man]

I'm not sure the translation is much better .

 

[Chaser]

Maybe you could cut the small end from a steering rack gaiter and produce something like that. It looks like it'll allow more movement than a CV boot....

 

[Hippo]

Thinking further about the hose clip unbalancing the prop… what about using 2 hose clips both ends. If the clips were fitted as a mirror pair, then the heavier screw sections would balance out better, numbing the potential for vibration?

Bit like this - just one end: <(O>)

 

[CharlesY]

Sure, and use EVOSTIK on the belljoint body to help the gaiter stay put.

Don't worry about a hose-clip putting it out of balance. It won't.

CharlesY

 

[joro]

what about something like this?
FORK GAITERS BLACK NEW WITH FIXING CLAMPS ROYAL ENFIELD on eBay (end time 31-Dec-09 13:16:18 GMT)

joro

 

[joro]

or what about this method, don't think it will last long.

Replaced Prop Shaft Rubber Boot

joro

 

[joro]

found this website, the can on the end looks similar to the freelander prop front end

Propshaft C/V Joint Boot Replacement

joro