Inner CV joint Oetiker clamp size, '98 V70 T5 automatic

[S Carlson]

Does anyone know the proper size Oetiker clamp for the inner CV joints on an Automatic Turbo '98 V70 T5?

I did the boots a while back (replaced with GKN, the only way to go after I had tried REIN and EMPI, each lasting about a year), but this time, I noticed that the clamp that came with the inner boot I bought was a little loose, even when I tightened it all the way (ears of the clamp touching). It's made a decent seal, can't slide off, but it's still able to slide around, has slung grease everywhere, and I need to redo it. Boot's still fine, I just need a clamp.

The old SAAB 900 cars used hose clamps on the inner joints. I wish I could just do this - but you Volvo guys seem way more worried about balancing the axle assemblies than the SAAB guys ever were. Probably wouldn't like that worm drive on one side, although I could link two hose clamps together... I've seen cars go with zip ties for years, but that's another story!

[MoVolvos]

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Zip ties on an 08 C30 M66 inner axle has held for around 6 months. Have new axle but no place to replace it yet.

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