13 replies to this topic

[BusheyTrader]

Hi,

These clips come with the CV boots supplied by Minispares.



It looks like the tangs on the inner part are supposed to pass through the slots of the outer part. Are you supposed to crimp the looped part of the clip to tighten it? Are you supposed to use a specific tool for it? I'm half tempted to use a pair of strong cable ties instead.

Thanks,

Adam

Edited by BusheyTrader, 15 May 2015 - 10:49 AM.

[Ethel]

Put 'em on as tight as possible then nip up the sticky out bit with some pincers.

[sonikk4]

Yea there is a tool for this job Search this number on eBay number 221757458351

http://www.ebay.co.u...1#ht_913wt_1141

[ChopperHarris]

nail pincers work well

[rally1380]

For £4 its worth buying the proper tool though isn't it?

[JackF]

Aren't these Oetiker clips. Use these at work.

[59 Speed]

I tried to tighten these up with a pair of normal pliers - didn't end well.

Ended up taking my outer cv joints and drive shafts to my mate who used the proper tool.

[KernowCooper]

Mine are made by nipex, long handles make it easy to squeeze then up, but side cutters could be used with a push

[M J W J]

nail pincers work well

 

This or believe it or not I have had a lot of success using garden pruners.

 

Just don't over do it or you will end up cutting through the band.

[peter-b]

As mentioned, nail pincers work fine or side cutters used carefully, but personally I'd chuck the clips in the trash and grab some wind up CV boot clips, they not only work better but look neater as well.
The OTK clips as we call them, work great on small hoses and the heavy duty ones on bigger ones but these thin clip together ones really aren't any better than the plastic cable ties. Speaking of which, you can but s/s cable ties which IMO are better than what you have.

[dklawson]

In an earlier post you asked about cable ties.  The plastic ones typically don't fit well in/around the hub assembly.  There are low-profile, stainless steel cable ties that are sometimes used to attach header wrap.  They can be used on CV boots as they are much lower.

 

The old-school DIY way of handling this was to use soft iron wire.  Wrap it around the boot, twist the ends together, cut the twisted end so it was about 3/8" long, then fold the cut end "back" towards the rear of the car when positioned at the "top" of the wheel.  

 

I think that the eBay link shows a great price for the banding tool.  I would certainly buy one for that price.  While the DIY methods and cable ties can be made to work, why not invest a little bit in the tools to do a better job?

[minimadles]

Although the side cutter method does work the jaws don't close square so can cut through the clip for the cost the correct pliers are worth getting pincers do work but can be awkward to use with the shaft on the car

[BusheyTrader]

Thanks for the help everyone. I've bought the tool as per the ebay link and see how it goes......

Adam

[BusheyTrader]

This is the tool of eBay and it works well with these clips.



It pinches the top hat portion of the clip from both sides whilst keeping the top in place.

clip fully tightened......



Adam