knackered outer cv boot, options?

[karl210]

My drivers side outer cv boot has torn and im just weighing up my options.
Do i replace the boot with a cheap stretchy one, split the cv joint and fit a proper boot, or just get a used low mileage driveshaft and simply replace?
My car is dsg does it have the same shafts as manual? and if i was to remove the whole driveshaft from the gearbox would it leak gearbox oil? cheers

[cleanme]

I know this sounds a little mad, but can you re-pack with grease and use a puncture repair on it making sure the clip is on?  As long as it hasn't been too long you may get away with it...

[woky]

if its the same as a manual, just change the boot, I changed mine about 7 months ago with a £6 universal one, and its been fine ever since, took about an hr to do

[Johnny_tro]

Do it cheap, do it twice.

The part is cheap. Most places will charge 35 to 40 to change it. I did mine for £8 but found it a real nigmare to do.