outer cv boot replacement- quick boot?

[rikdewy]

Has anyone had any success with replacing the outer CV boot with a universal quick boot like this one:

'oops, wrong link, see post below'

A mate has given me one (since he sold his Passat) and I was going to give it a try before a long 4hr trip (to Bright). I only have a small split at the moment with a few splatters of grease and no noise in the joint. I dont want to put this new boot on only to have it fall off out on the road.

Cheers, Dewy.

[rikdewy]

Whoops, I put in the wrong link. I meant to put in this one:

Volkswagen Passat Sharan Universal Split CV Boot Gaiter Driveshaft Joint Sticky | eBay

which is the type with a seam, so you dont have to pull the axle.

[sn809]

I know very little about the CV joint boot replacement, but all the little bit I know says that is not a good option. Whats to prevent it from leaking or tearing at the seam. How are you goin to close the seam anyway?? I dont think the glue will last long.