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      10-19-2022, 02:39 AM   #1
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CV Drive axle Boot Clamp missing

Upon a routine inspection I was made aware that for some reason, the metalic boot clamp, for the front right cv drive axle, is missing.

Can I just replace that with a regular round metal screw clamp? as the alternative would be to order some oem repair kit and the labour cost they quoted is insane. I think it's a 9mm width band I need, maybe 80-90mm in diameter, can anyone confirm please as I forgot to measure at the time.

There is no damage, no leaks or cracks, is just that the clamp is missing... everything looks ok.

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I mean replacing that with one of these

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      10-21-2022, 11:55 AM   #2
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You are probably better off using a heavy duty plastic tie wrap.
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      10-21-2022, 03:44 PM   #3
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I'd use this type in the appropriate size.

I'd only recommend a tie wrap in an emergency.

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      10-22-2022, 12:47 AM   #4
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Thank you, do you know what size I need? as in width and diameter? I found some online but I don't know what size to order.
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Thank you, do you know what size I need? as in width and diameter? I found some online but I don't know what size to order.
I don't think anybody will know the exact size without measuring under there. It's not a detail anybody would have a reason to know.
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Thank you, do you know what size I need? as in width and diameter? I found some online but I don't know what size to order.
No, just measure the one on the other side

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I don't think anybody will know the exact size without measuring under there. It's not a detail anybody would have a reason to know.
This is true...
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ok, thank you. will do.
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