Hi folks - my local motor factors says there are loads of types of gaiters/boots for a (903cc) Panda transmission - so I need which are the right ones.

This is what they look like:
LHS - slight oil leak


RHS - starting to go too


This is what EPER shows:
Are the boots I need parts 4 and 14 in this picture?


This picture confused me.
Is this an alternative transmission style?


Outer gaiters/boots are OK.


:idea: Before ordering I'll measure them to get the lengths & diameters.

However can anyone tell me what parts I need to ask for?
Where other than main dealer or local spares might I get them?

Thanks

Did you input your chassis No ?

The inner gaiters are relatively expensive, the outer ones are dirt cheap so it would be as well to change them at the same time to save work later.

Alan
Yes I used the VIN No. but I only have access to an old version of EPER that is on-line and I found the second picture from EPER confusing. So I thought I'd ask first.

My motor factors said about £18 each for the inner if I knew which one to ask for.
I've seen outer boots on ebay for about £4

I've also noticed that the shrouds for the front shocks need replacing too.
Can they be replaced? My new Porter manual implies they can.
However I don't have a suspension spring compressor.
Can you improvise/make a spring compressor?

If it's all got to come apart what else should I do?

Thanks

CaptainTuba said:

Can you improvise/make a spring compressor?

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No, compressed springs are very dangerous and if a homemade compressor was to fail Its best to buy or hire some (tool hire shops have them) or get your local garage to do it for you.

:yeahthat: unless you think your time is approaching anyway I took mine to kwik-fit as I know the lads in there (long story) anyway there spring compressor takes about 3 seconds with the air gun and just slipped him a pint or 2 voucher.

If you want to PM your chassis I could have a look, my eper is late 2005. Will try to pick up another on mon fingers crossed.

Thanks Alan - PeteL has already looked it up for me.
On-line I can get access to EPER DVD 1.8 but I was told it's old.

Rang my local dealer and was given these prices (inc VAT):
Inner boots - Flange Mounted
Item 4, 7625541 @ £7.43
Item 14, 7621245 @ £4.69
Clips £1.30 & £2.14

Outer boots
2 x Item 4, 7682886 @ £4.58
Clips £0.97 & £1.12

Suspension - Shock shrouds
2 x Item 2 "Wick", 4409263 @ £23.05


I've seen front shocks on ebay between £25 and £40 a pair.
So it seems cheaper to replace the complete shocks.
Unless the shrouds can be bought elsewhere much cheaper.

Thanks
C.T.

Does that include the bearing?

Alan,
It doesn't include the bearing.
Should they need replacing at 67,000?
C.T.

If your going that far they are as well being done, then you know there is another 67,000 in them the bearings do leak as well.

£4.69 and £7.43 ? Thats a hell of a price difference for items that appear almost identical. Even on my out of date price list, the difference is only 22p
Whats going on here ?

CaptainTuba said:

I've seen front shocks on ebay between £25 and £40 a pair.
So it seems cheaper to replace the complete shocks.
Unless the shrouds can be bought elsewhere much cheaper.

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i think generally you just get the damper unit... no spring or shroud arrived with mine...

Tony M said:

i think generally you just get the damper unit... no spring or shroud arrived with mine...

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Ah, good point Tony.

So other than a Fiat dealer, can you get the shrouds elsewhere?

C.T.
p.s. Graham got something in the post this morning - thanks.:worship:

I believe it's only from the dealer.