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1997 850 T5 WTF CV boot

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ThommyKent
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Post by ThommyKent »

Crappy OEM CV boot only lasted 18 years, WTF!! Kidding guys.

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misha
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Post by misha »

It's GKN boot(oem).Install new one before cv joint gets damaged.
2010 S80 D5 / restyling / fully equipped / Twin turbo / Savile Gray Metallic (492)

History of Volvos in the family:
'71 144 S
'73 144 De Luxe
'78 244 DL
'78 244 DL
'79 244 GLE
'85 340 GLS
'97 850 2.5 20v / fully equipped / Motronic 4.4 from the factory / upgraded with S,V,C,XC70 instrument cluster / polar white wagon

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Post by Ozark Lee »

What Misha said. NAPA sells the replacement GKN/Lobro boots and they are fairly cheap.

...Lee
'94 850 N/A 5 speed
'96 Platinum Edition Turbo
Previous:
1999 V70XC - Nautic Blue - Totaled while parked.
1999 V70XC - RIP - Wrecked Parts Car.
1998 S70 T5
1996 850 N/A
1989 740 GLT
1986 740 GLT
1972 142 Grand Luxe

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