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Author Quick Question - Are cable ties OK to use instead of CV boot clamps?
Matt H
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3rd Apr 05 at 11:32   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Anyone?

I would have put in in the help zone but I need a quick answer & this is the busiest
Mase
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3rd Apr 05 at 11:33   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
yes, every1 who i've sold a CV boot to at halfords have all said they use cable ties instead of the clamps !!

Mase
simonp
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Yes, a lot of boot kits come with them anyway. IMHO, they are not all that good as clamping force is very small where the actuall clip is. You may get leakage there.

I prefer and recommend you get the correct metal ties. Can be a pain to tighten up, but give equal clamping force all the way round.

[Edited on 03-04-2005 by simonp]
Matt H
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Hmmm do I make the trip to halfords for the pincers to tighten the metal clamps or do I use cable ties?

Dont the metal ones come off easier?
mav
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just use the cable ties....... good for everything
my rad fan is held in place with them..........
Kerry
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they are ok to use but you may get a slight judder apparently

 
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