nivomat maintenance - boot replacement

Post by **kahl** » 10 Oct 2015, 13:50

I recently got a set of Nivomats at the boneyard that were in good shape, meaning not leaking. Boots had just started to tear. By using V-blocks in a press I was able to immobilize the rams. The lower mount was then able to be unscrewed from the ram. Threads were normal righty tighty lefty loosely. The replacement boot P/N is 1387105.

Is'nt it great that there is another wonderful maintenance item we can do on our cars!!!

Post by **scot850** » 10 Oct 2015, 23:10

Great to know this can be done. I have left Nivomats at PnP in the past as the boots were torn. They actually were operational, but not willing to pay for bad boots.

I remember blockpartie saying something about the 200 series Volvo used this boot. Now just need to find a great set of v blocks like you have up here in Canada.

Great info from you as normal, so thanks!

Neil.

Post by **foggydogg** » 03 Sep 2020, 10:00

Just to update this older thread, the boots are hard to come by now, Dealerships are either NLA or are saying 3-6 week backorder. One dealer said they think the boots are headed for 'retired' status. Skanix lists them in Germany, but shipping minimum is 125eu.
I've found a listing for some KYB boots, when the Nivos' Neil sent arrive I'll see if this is a workaround.

Cookeh · Post by **Cookeh** » 03 Sep 2020, 10:27

In the UK we use motorbike fork gaitors if we cant find OE. That being said, whilst P80 ones are discontinued, 7/9X0 ones are still available here and do fit.

Post by **foggydogg** » 06 Sep 2020, 20:42

The part number shown in this thread is for the 2/7/9 series cars.
You folks over yonder may have better luck with shipping from Germany - unless that whole trade thing has consequences - and availability in you dealer nets may be better than ours.
As mentioned, when the replacements arrive I'll look into a workaround.