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355 CV Boot cross reference for 355

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  1. johnk...

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    #1 johnk..., Apr 17, 2019
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    In the past it has been stated that the Porsche 930 Turbo CV joint boot would fit the 355. I showed in a previous post, https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/posts/144520821/ that this was incorrect. The 930 boot is too small and does not have the "lip" that fits into the depression in the 355 mounting flange.
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    However, after searching I have found a boot that does fit and has the required "lip". It is Porsche part 92833229302 available from FCPEuro for $53.97,

    https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/porsche-cv-joint-boot-rear-left-inner-911-boxster-por-92833229302

    FCPEuro also sells an after marker version GKN Loebro 92833229302 for $3.49. which is guaranteed for life!

    https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/porsche-cv-boot-rear-92833229302-92833229303

    Here is a picture of the GKN part installed on the 355 mounting plate.

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  2. GTO Joe

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    Oh those litttle gray boxes are as "dear" as our yellow "horsie" ones. :)
     
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    Junk. That is what I used last time and they lasted less the 5k miles, 5 years. And by the way, the picture is deceiving. 9.95 is for the boot only. It's 29.95 for the boot, grease, clamps and the mounting plate lit.
     
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    Outstanding!!!!!

    Thanks for sharing.
     
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    I bought them at NAPA.

    The Porsche clamps are 73 mm https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/porsche-cv-joint-boot-band-rear-left-911-boxster-por-91133225700 and 34 mm https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/porsche-cv-joint-boot-band-rear-left-boxster-911-por-92833225701

    The clamps that came with the old (failed) Superformance boot were 74 mm and 35 mm so I didn't want to order the Porsche clamps in case they might be too small. The NAPA clamps are universal for big and small ends so I just cut off the extra length.

    And a tip for anyone doing the job; make sure the clamp point is lined up between the flange bolt holes as shown below.


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    I am not sure if that fits it looks photo shopped ha ha

    All kidding aside thanks for the nice contribution
     
  10. thurman_merman

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    Negative, I just ordered two 9.95£ kits last month and it includes grease and both clamps, no plate though. As far as longevity I can't say, I'll just have to wait and see.
     
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    When I ordered a few years back I just got the boot. Maybe they forget to pack the grease and clamps. The boot I got from them dry rotted and split. Hope you have better luck. Your car looks like the twin of mine.

    As a side note, GNK Lobro also makes the CV joints.
     
  12. Shurik355

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    I know it hasn't been long, but how are those NAPA clamps holing up? I ordered the GKN Loebro 92833229302 boot, but the clamps Im gonna have to source out here somewhere cause we don't have NAPA store around.
     
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    No problem with the NAPA clamps. They are universal so you have to cut the excess length off. But other than that, they are fine.
     
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    Great post John, thanks. It's info like this that really take a lot of the perceived grief out of owning a 355. If one is willing to do some research and be patient, the rewards can be huge. :)
     
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