contol arm boot

[Dave C]

Nick wrote...
"Thanks to the list for providing a p/n for the boot  431 407 377A
Local stealer wants $32.66 each and has to order.
 Not going to do that.
 Has anyone found another source?"


Nick,
Audi dealer was the only source I found.  Even with the Q-list discount the
price was still high at Clair... well over $20 w/ shipping, etc.  New
control arms may be a bargain in comparison, esp since they come with new
bushings.  But... maybe you don't need new bushings and don't want the
additional work of replacing the control arm.  I damaged the boot on an
otherwise good control arm and repaired it with black Permatex silicone
adhesive sealant.  First I cleaned off the boot with solvent, then smeared
a thin coat of sealant over the cut.  Later applied a second coat of the
sealant.  It's going on two years now and it's still holding.
Dave C.