[V8] question on CV joints.

[urq]

I don't know if there are any for the V8Q, but split boots have been around
for a long while.  No BTDT, but I hear they don't last very long, if I were
to use one I'd consider it a temporary fix.  Think about how long the
original boots last ... there may be more pain installing a proper boot, but
you really should never need to do it on the car again.  If you are only
getting 1.5 years on a replacement you may want to investigate if there is
something in the installation which is causing them to wear out prematurely.


On the FP check valve ... since it has a constant flow of relatively cool
fuel I'd be surprised to hear of heat related issues.  If you know that your
fuel pressure is decreasing when hot I'd be suspecting the FP Regulator
sitting on top of the intake manifold.  If you strongly suspect the check
valve it is possible to replace it.

Steve Buchholz

-----Original Message-----

Has anyone seen a CV boot that could be zipped up over the rubber boots and 
chinched on the ends with  plastic ties- or do we have to invent them?
It seems every 1 1/2 years I have to replace a boot, which is actually
risky, even if 
the car has not been driven. Can a tube raincoat be made with a zip up(?)
fastener 
that would be flexible enough to spin and twist outside of the CV rubber
boot? Or, 
spray on outside coating? Any outside the box ideas that would make this
less of a 
mechanical feat?
Also, any ideas on the fuel pump check valve that acts up in the heat and
gives less 
fuel pressure?   Bob