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Tech Area => General Buick Tech => Topic started by: 1KWIKSIX on September 07 2011, 07:43:53 PM
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Just installed a new steering shaft boot from Mike's Montes and need to know if there's a special 3 prong tool that will compress the boot clamp ? :rolleyes;
Is there a trick tool the General has for this? :icon_eyes:
If not, is there a special technique?
Thanks in advance.
dave
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You might be able to use a strong hose clamp to compress it. Or just use a hose clamp by itself.
I went with the Jeep steering shaft replacement.
http://www.tuneyfish.com/video_player.php?vid=220 (http://www.tuneyfish.com/video_player.php?vid=220)
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One of these?
http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-30800-Boot-Clamp-Pliers/dp/B0002SREPY (http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-30800-Boot-Clamp-Pliers/dp/B0002SREPY)
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KENT-MOORE-J-35566-AXLE-EARLESS-SEAL-CLAMP-TOOL-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQitemZ250591694061#vi-content (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KENT-MOORE-J-35566-AXLE-EARLESS-SEAL-CLAMP-TOOL-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQitemZ250591694061#vi-content)
AJ___
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Thanks for the suggestion guys!
Dave.....you may have found it?
Not sure how this one works AJ ?
Guess I'll do a drive by at my local mechanic buddy at the garage.....see if I can borrow his CV boot clamp pliers for a moment? Probably no need to buy it as I'll only need to use it once?
Still working on the car......not on the road yet? Still got 7 or 8 weeks till I gotta put it back in storeage (again)? eek
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Thanks for the suggestion guys!
Dave.....you may have found it?
Not sure how this one works AJ ?
Guess I'll do a drive by at my local mechanic buddy at the garage.....see if I can borrow his CV boot clamp pliers for a moment? Probably no need to buy it as I'll only need to use it once?
Still working on the car......not on the road yet? Still got 7 or 8 weeks till I gotta put it back in storeage (again)? eek
Got it on!
Just needed an extra pair of hands.
Used needle nose pliers and fought thru it.
If anyone is looking for a replacement boot for their rag style steering shaft (since the origianls have long been discontinued)...Mike's Montes has them available.
It's not exactly the right size...is 2" od instead of 2.25" OD, but it looks OEM stock. Just needed a bit of tweaking to fit better.
I used a 2 1/4" O ring x 1/8" and used special Loctite adhesive...bon ded to the oustided of the boot which will keep it centred in the housing....the n just filled and smoothed the void with the right stuff......let it cure and bent over the (4) securing tabs.
Could have used a gear clamp....but wanted to keep the stock(ish) look of the original.
I had to remove the jeep steering shaft as it was virtually touching the header pipe.
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Kenne Bell headers?
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Kenne Bell headers?
Yup, original Kenne Bell Headers. You don't see or hear of these often.
If you've never seen them befoe, they look like they are a copy of the ATR Header (not sure who made them first or who copied who)? Mine are mild steel that are Jet Hot 2000 Black coated. Been on the car for the last 3 seasons. You can take a closer look at the next Timiies or Wild Wing meet before the end of the season.
dave
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The way you're pissing around the car won't be back together by then :O :O
Shall I mention I drove my car to work this week? :tongue
(I can feel the retaliation vibes as I type :icon_smile: Can I appease you with a coffee?)
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Well now you can sell me your steering shaft... ;)
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Well now you can sell me your steering shaft... ;)
I thought I already did?
Don't you have it installed yet?
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Well now you can sell me your steering shaft... ;)
I thought I already did?
Don't you have it installed yet?
I have two cars... and both need one. Let me know. ;)
And no, it is still on the shelf.
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Well now you can sell me your steering shaft... ;)
I thought I already did?
Don't you have it installed yet?
I have two cars... and both need one. Let me know. ;)
And no, it is still on the shelf.
Gonna keep this one in my storeage bin.....just in case I want to install it down the road.
dave
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I lied. Now it is in the car.
I don't want to meet whomever removed it from the donor vehicle because they weren't gentle with it (read: hammered it off).
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Did you have to grind bolt clearance as some claim?
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Did you have to grind bolt clearance as some claim?
Nope, no grinding req'd. The top bolt threaded itself in all by itself (will need the help of a ratched & socket though as it will be cutting some threads as it goes in for the first time), no need to grind the steering shaft it connects to.
It is a simple straightforwar d bolt on......gonna keep mine for potential future installation.
Sent you a PM.
dave
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Did you have to grind bolt clearance as some claim?
Nope, no grinding req'd. The top bolt threaded itself in all by itself (will need the help of a ratched & socket though as it will be cutting some threads as it goes in for the first time), no need to grind the steering shaft it connects to.
It is a simple straightforwar d bolt on......gonna keep mine for potential future installation.
Sent you a PM.
dave
Pretty much the same story here. I just cleaned up the column shaft with a file and sandpaper before installing. That and I had to spread open up the steering shaft collars with a hammer and screwdriver.