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Re: 4000KQ CV Boot & TQC



> > It seems to me that nylon cords must be common practice. When I looked
> > at my front boots they were both tied with nylon cords ...
> 
>         You know, I was annoyed because it was the kind of thing *I* would
>         do if I got frustrated with something: not what I expect from
>         someone who does it for a living. The metal clamps are supplied
>         with the boots for a reason -- if nylon ties were acceptable,
>         that's what everyone would be using.

Using nylon ties is common practice on race cars and works well enough if
you're careful to tighten them down properly.  If you don't, then grease
seeps out from underneath and gets all over everything...

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