steering rack gaiter clips, how to fit them?

dieselnutjob · Unread post by **dieselnutjob** » 06 Nov 2010, 20:06

I had to fit a new steering rack gaiter on my 607 because the old one had split (glad I did because it was wet inside).

The new one came with a metal clip but I couldn't fit it. For the moment it's on with tie wraps.

Is there a special tool for these?

This is a pic of the old one but the new one looks the same

HDI Dave · Unread post by **HDI Dave** » 06 Nov 2010, 21:36

I used pincers like these for years:

but I believe these are the in thing?
Boot Clamp Pliers

Even so, after nearly 30 years of messing with cars/clips etc, I forgo originality and find tie wraps to be far superior...even if they are pence!

evilally · Unread post by **evilally** » 07 Nov 2010, 10:08

Yes, I think boot clamp pliers is what you need, although that clip looks a bit different to the ones I've used

I got a set very cheaply on ebay to do my CV boots.