Peugeot 206 CC - Problem with new drive shaft (or not)

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Sun 4 Jun 2023 20:52
Peugeot 206 CC - Problem with new drive shaft (or not) - Moteje

Hi guys,
I had both complete driveshafts replaced over the weekend, however I am not happy with one of the CV boots, please see pictures I uploaded on imageshack:

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I bought the part from GSF car parts, and it was fitted by my colleague mechanic.
I know mechanic is good as I used him for years, and I was always extremely happy with his work.

It's like it's not stretched enough, which I believe might cause damage in the future.

This drive shafts were installed as they came out of box, so they came out like this from factory.
I was thinking about taking that metal clip out to stretch it further, and then apply new clip. However, I'm hesitant as that might void the warranty. I just don't like to sit and wait until something happens.

What do you guys think ?

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Sun 4 Jun 2023 21:05
Peugeot 206 CC - Problem with new drive shaft (or not) - elekie&a/c doctor
Are the wheels on the ground ?
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Sun 4 Jun 2023 21:11
Peugeot 206 CC - Problem with new drive shaft (or not) - Moteje

No, this side is slightly up, as I jacked it up to take the wheel off. Should I check tomorrow with all wheels on the ground ?

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Sun 4 Jun 2023 21:14
Peugeot 206 CC - Problem with new drive shaft (or not) - elekie&a/c doctor
If the wheels are hanging, this will distort the rubber gaiters.
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Sun 4 Jun 2023 21:33
Peugeot 206 CC - Problem with new drive shaft (or not) - Moteje

I understand, I will go under the car tomorrow and post a picture of how it looks like when all wheels are on the ground.

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Tue 6 Jun 2023 18:08
Peugeot 206 CC - Problem with new drive shaft (or not) - Moteje

Hi,

This is how the CV boot looks like when all wheels are on the ground. Looks much better, however I still believe that the rubber should be more stretched.

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Edited by Moteje on 06/06/2023 at 18:08

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Tue 6 Jun 2023 18:26
Peugeot 206 CC - Problem with new drive shaft (or not) - elekie&a/c doctor
Looks perfectly fine to me.
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Tue 6 Jun 2023 18:42
Peugeot 206 CC - Problem with new drive shaft (or not) - Steveieb

Some driveshafts are ridiculously cheap on eBay and when I had a set fitted I looked at tge feedback from customers who had returned them after a few thousand miles.

Mine were no problem but £120 for a pair doesn’t ring true

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Wed 7 Jun 2023 20:25
Peugeot 206 CC - Problem with new drive shaft (or not) - Moteje

Thanks for replies guys, so far so good. If it will break, I will post update :D

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