# Looking for Camry split CV boots **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** toyota, camry\ **Created:** [April 10, 2019, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-camry-split-cv-boots/138274 "2019-04-10T20:35:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![meehanjames11\_147645](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ccd318/32.png) [@meehanjames11\_147645](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meehanjames11_147645)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2019, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-camry-split-cv-boots/138274/1 "2019-04-10T20:35:36Z")
Does anyone know where i can buy a split CV boot cover for my 1995 Toyota camry XLE V6 1MZFE engine. I need the outer(wheel side) CV boot, but it’s ok if it comes with the inner CV boot as well. I have seen several split CV boot kits for the1995 camry, but when i enter my exact engine details nothing matches my vehicle. Can anyone help? ---
**Author:** ![oldtimer-11](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e79b87/32.png) [@oldtimer-11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldtimer-11)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2019, 4:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-camry-split-cv-boots/138274/2 "2019-04-11T04:35:03Z")
I have never used a split boot , but everything I have read says they are seldom successful at not leaking. Maybe someone who has used them successfully will post here. ---
**Author:** ![anon86613489](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ad7895/32.png) [@anon86613489](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anon86613489)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2019, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-camry-split-cv-boots/138274/3 "2019-04-11T17:58:12Z")
> [@oldtimer-11](#): > > I have read says they are seldom successful at Many years ago, a guy asked and paid me to fit a split boot on his axle. What a piece of crap, it worked for about two hours. Then I had to do it the right way. He did not like the price. ---
**Author:** ![shanonia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9de053/32.png) [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2019, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-camry-split-cv-boots/138274/4 "2019-04-11T18:23:30Z")
I had one work OK years ago on my 1984 Cavalier. Access was fairly easy. I tried one on my 1999 Civic. Few jobs were ever so difficult to access AND yielded such unacceptable results. The boot had been damaged when a suspension shop installed a used steering knuckle after a crash. I didn’t make an issue with them. It was an 18 year old boot that got a crack. After the wasted money and effort with a split boot, I watched some YouTube videos, read my Haynes manual, got the right boot from the Honda dealer, bought a special Lisle tool to install the straps, and removed the axle, cleaned and greased the CV joint, installed the boot, and put the axle back in. That was about a year ago and it’s been fine. I did need some help from the suspension shop: I couldn’t get the big axle nut off. I called them and they loosened it right away and with no charge. Getting it back on to the correct torque was not a problem. I used a new nut and staked it. The key to success was getting a good boot on there soon after the original boot was compromised. I trust the OEM Honda CV joint over the aftermarket stuff. Best of luck and please let us know how it goes for you. ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2019, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-camry-split-cv-boots/138274/5 "2019-04-11T18:31:35Z")
Don’t waste your time/money installing a split boot. Just drive the car until the CV-joint makes noise where you can’t stand it. Then replace the axle assembly. Tester ---
**Author:** ![COROLLAGUY1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/corollaguy1/32/7575_2.png) [@COROLLAGUY1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/COROLLAGUY1)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2019, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-camry-split-cv-boots/138274/6 "2019-04-11T19:33:43Z")
I use gasket sealant(RTV sealant) to temporary fix tears in CV boots.I just smear it over the tear and wait until it dries. The last one I did lasted 8 years until proper replacement was needed. ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2019, 3:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-camry-split-cv-boots/138274/7 "2019-04-12T03:47:30Z")
Great advice for work-arounds above. I also wouldn’t bother installing a split boot on a Camry. ---
**Author:** ![missileman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/missileman/32/1366_2.png) [@missileman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missileman)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2019, 10:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-camry-split-cv-boots/138274/8 "2019-04-12T10:41:26Z")
I have used the split boot with some success. I used silicone sealer to seal the 2 halves together and let them dry overnight. I used cable ties the next day to complete the installation. The right way is always better but sometimes you just don’t have the time or the money. ---
**Author:** ![Rod-Knox](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/a183cd/32.png) [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2019, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-camry-split-cv-boots/138274/9 "2019-04-12T14:35:13Z")
I think they are about as reliable as bubble gum patches on inner tubes. Some people get lucky but most don’t. ---
**Author:** ![tedamich](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b3f665/32.png) [@tedamich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tedamich)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2019, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-camry-split-cv-boots/138274/10 "2019-07-08T01:22:27Z")
New (NOT remaufactured) Cardone Select complete CV/axles are like $50 so there is no reason to do split boots (which ALWAYS leak) . Just replace entire axle with inner/outer CV joints (many helpful Youtube videos cover this) and rest easy! ---
**Author:** ![Honda-Blackbird](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/honda-blackbird/32/3159_2.png) [@Honda-Blackbird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda-Blackbird)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2019, 10:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-camry-split-cv-boots/138274/11 "2019-07-08T10:34:29Z")
Split boots are a great way to make money split out of your wallet. Just buy a new or reman axle with rebuilt joints and new boots…you are going to do this anyway. Avoid the extra expense of the split boot.