Re: [Chrysler300] labor day question

[John Hertog <crossram@xxxx>]

Hi David,

The only source I can think of, for the boot only, is Andy Bernbaum . His
part number Q-103 . Cost $22.50 in his catalog #32. Call (617) 457-1250
to order - Eastern Time, Massachusetts.

Replacing this damn boot can be a son-of-a-bitch. The boot has to be
"threaded" or "pushed by" the joint, after being liberally coated in grease,
with the sometimes result that the new boot gets damaged/ripped in the
process. I'd order two of them , just in case.

The "correct" way of replacing the boot is to take the whole dang joint
apart, which means pressing out the cross-pin. In order to reinstall it,
one needs the correct centering tool.... which only my local, very
experienced driveshaft shop has... if the pin is even a few hundred's off
center, vibration will ensue

John







----- Original Message ----- 
From: <HEADWAVE@xxxx>
To: <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, September 01, 2003 6:51 PM
Subject: [Chrysler300] labor day question


greetings all and hope you are having a good labor day.

the question is, the detroit boot, aka the u joint cust cover. need one for
my E, original part number is 1450-448. so far phone calls have come up
empty,
except for kits that include the boot and a new joint -- either nos or nors.
i
am concerned that these or any i find will be brittle. crack in one on car
now is small.
talked with Paul Funkhouser, and he gave me a wesco manufacturing # 62-8000,
and another #, 440871-1. I will check auto parts places to see if they list
by
manufacturer #, as a couple calls under the chrysler # got me nowhere.
soo --- stop rambling. i am sure someone has encountered this -- let me know
what you did.

thanks.

David Rust


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