Inner CV boot - are VR4 ones the same as V6 Sport?

[Jesus-Ninja]

Just found a split cv boot. Not too much of a worry, as I'm about to take the gearbox off, so the perfect opportunity to change it.

Are they the same as the V6 Sport? I hope so, as my local motorfactors will have them in stock.

[Nick Mann]

I don't think so. I am pretty sure that the V6 doesn't have the scollops in the inner cup, so the boot isn't shaped. Not 100% but I think I am right.

[Jesus-Ninja]

arse

EDIT: £46 from camskill!!!! But judging from the part number they list, it's also used on a Grandis, so the stealership should hopefully have one in stock.

[Gly]

is it the inner divers side?

its a hi temp silicone boot (sits right by the down pipe), which is why the price is V-high.

you can use one from the pass side, its just a normal rubber boot and much cheaper, will do the job just fine.

[Jesus-Ninja]

No, it's on the passenger side. Good spot though, Gly. They list LH and RH separately. The LHS is a little cheaper, although not by much.

[Gly]

really???

can get the normal rubber boot kit here for about $20nzd comes with greese and new clamps (not a gen mitsi part)

[Jesus-Ninja]

I'll try the motorfactors, and see what they've got, but I know when I say "Legnum" or "VR4" they'll just stare at me blankly...

[swinks]

Temporary I've used Ford Fiesta one. Not a perfect fit (bit short), but lasted for 10k miles, and cost me 6 quid.

[Jesus-Ninja]

Motor factors had a generic stretchy one. 8 quid :D

[swinks]

Good find Nick.
I knew there were other vehicle models sharing the same type. I remember when I was desperate to replace one being in PL, bloke working in old-school motoring shop took mine damage cv boot and said there is blah blah type, and also used in some Honda, Mazda (can't remember exactly), and to have temporary fix I can have right now similar Fiesta one or wait 2 days till he get proper one. And because I had to have my vr4 run immediately I got Fiesta one.

[Jesus-Ninja]

Ah, bugger - just gone to assemble it, and it doesn't have the scallops. Boo. Swinks, what model fiesta was yours from?

[swinks]

Nick, I honestly have no idea, totally forgot, it was 2 yrs ago and temporary measure. But it was very very stretch fit. Also I know that some other Japanese vehicles share the same type of cv boot, but can't tell you details.

[Jesus-Ninja]

No worries :) Ended up at the dealership in the end. All sorted.