Nearside (left) CV gaiter/boot has a nick in it - Pug 306 1998 1.4petrol

I've noticed that the nearside (left side when sitting in the car,
gearbox side so shorter driveshaft) CV gaiter/boot has got a small nick
in it. It's pretty small, and isn't on a 'crease' part of it but in
the middle of a flat face. The surrounding inch or two had a little
grease (I assume) on it. Pressing gently around the area causes a
little more great to come out - suggesting (maybe wrongly) that there's
still some in there and it's still pretty full.

I actually noticed the CV boot had some grease on it around Sept 06
(with MOT done at council place at end of Oct 06) but for whatever
reason, hadn't been able to get a good look until now.

Is there any kind of repair that can be done on it considering the
damage is not on a crack, but a low flexed flat face. It looks like
external damage rather than normal wear and tear (which I'd expect to
happen on a crease point).

If not, what kind of cost should I expect for replacing that boot at a
local garage?

Alternatively, how difficult a job is it? I know my Dad used to do it
on his Mini, but I've not really done many jobs like this but more than
willing to try!

Thanks

David

 

clean up and a dab of silicone

 

Thoroughly clean with meths or similar, roughen surface around hole with
fine sandpaper and you can use a thin piece of similar rubber (puncture
outfit patch etc) but use a good quality superglue instead of rubber
adhesive, works a treat. done it several times even on a crease and in one
case lasted as long as I had the car (2 years0. Gets through MOT as well

 

Absolutely! I managed to nick mine when cutting off the brake discs with
a hacksaw. I put on a blob of silicone and it lasted another 4 years
before it developed a proper split elsewhere in one of the folds.

 

clean it up and use silicone on it but dont just go mad with silicone.
do it with care,and just silicone the hole.
chris addlestone surrey

 

By silicone you mean...? Silicone sealant as used in kitchens and
bathrooms? Just want to make sure I'm thinking the same thing as everyone.

Thanks for the advice everyone.

D

 

Yes that's it. Silicone sealant.

 

Make sure it is "real" silicone, not the cheap substitute sold in some DIY
sheds.