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Re: Question (little vanagon content)
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 10 Jan 2002 16:05:11 -0600
...Bus Depot replace the CV boot NC but I'd rather had the first boot and avoided pulling that drive axle a second time...
Re: need CV boot bolt spacers
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Mon, 21 Feb 2000 12:19:47 -0500
...CV boot bolts come out and it isn't good when they do, they need everything they are supposed to have. Kits don't...
Re: CV Joint Boots To Clamp or Not To Clamp
Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
Fri, 4 Jul 2008 13:15:09 -0700
...So is it better to clamp it and risk a prematurely cracked boot or save the boot by keeping it unclamped and risk getting...
Re: Axle assembly vs Local Shop Rebuild
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Thu, 6 Apr 2000 22:46:13 -0500
...Marshall Ruskin I have just run into a mechanic who says that buying a rebuilt axle assembly.....including new CV's, boots and grease...
Question: ...releasing clutch and *CLUNK-INK noise occurs
Historical mailing list - Peter W. Stein
Thu, 19 Jun 1997 23:10:19 -0700
...I have a leaking (probably dry by now) CV boot on the rear right wheel, and no obvious play in the long drive shaft...
Re: perfect clamps for CV lube helper
Historical mailing list - Austin
Sat, 20 Feb 1999 13:45:26 -0800
At 10:21 AM 2/20/99 -0500, you wrote: >Replacement split-style CV boots come with the perfect clamps. They are a >simple...
cv boot replies
Historical mailing list - tina canny
Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:39:03 -0700
Thanks everyone. You gave me some guideness on what to expect. All the best everyone! Tina
Re: (rear) cv joint
Historical mailing list - John Brush
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 20:42:46 -0700
> Walla boot on, no fuss no muss! They will stretch, don't worry, > put your clamp on, install the joint, apply your CV lube...
Re: request CV joint knock diagnosis confirmation
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Mon, 19 Dec 2005 19:01:38 -0600
Re greasing and clean up would be best, but a simple greasing with a needle thru the boot will buy some time. You need...
Re: 87 Synchro CV Boots
Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
Sun, 27 Oct 1996 11:02:28 -0500 (EST)
> > I changed a boot on my 94 syncro and bought an original boot from my VW > dealer. It was made in an hard glossy...
Bus CV Boots Busted again
Historical mailing list - phil cain
Mon, 8 Dec 2003 10:11:11 -0800
Does anyone know where I can get some boots that will last longer than 400 miles, my poor vanagon(80 Westy) has had now...
Re: When was the last time you re-packed your CV joints?
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 18 Oct 2021 11:54:15 -0400
...it every time a boot fails and I’m getting really good at boot changes. What is the preferred CV grease these days? I...
Re: cv joint tips
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 2 Jul 2008 16:40:11 -0700
...cv joint tips Well, whilst doing the clutch on Totoro, I am also repacking all 4 cv's and treating them to new boots...
Re: Lobro/GKN CV-Boot ONLY kit?
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Mon, 8 Oct 2007 19:19:15 -0400
On 10/8/07, Ryan Alfonso <vangina@gmail.com> wrote: > You guys know where I can get just the boot kit (boot, grease, bolts...
Re: Cv boots
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sun, 15 Aug 2021 13:54:19 -0600
...replace a CV boot. I was under the van for a different reason but inspected the boots. Driver’s side lower boot is ripped...
Re: CV joint boots
Historical mailing list - Dan Soiney
Mon, 7 Apr 1997 14:04:30 -0500
My 87 Syncro came with the rubber outer boots, which I assume were the original. I replaced the right outer with a white plastic...
Re: CV Joints
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Mon, 5 May 2014 08:37:38 -0700
...original CV > joints with no more fuss (as if it wasn't enough already) of cleaning, > lubing and making sure the boots were in...
Re: source of more cv grease? OVER packing?
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 19:00:04 -0800
...Packing the boot full will result in boot failure, tearing. I maybe wrong, but I would like some of you chip in here and...
Re: CV joint boots
Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 05:33:02 -0700
...The aircooled and early diesel CV axles are longer than later axles. The difference is small, only 7 - 9 mm depending on manual or...
Rear CV-Joints/PS Rack boots..
Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
Mon, 16 Dec 1996 19:50:48 +0000
...I was flushing out the undercarriage, and noticed a *huge* hole in the left front rack and pinion boot :( The boot had become quite...
88 CV Joint ?s
Historical mailing list - Barry Mercer
Tue, 28 Aug 2001 17:14:24 -0400
...Maybe she is telling me its time to clean the CV joints. I had a look and found the outter boots and joints are...
Re: When was the last time you re-packed your CV joints?
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 18 Oct 2021 15:28:38 -0400
...But, I’m still hoping for a better CV boot than the Rockford. The site worked pretty well. His shipping cost was very reasonable...
Re: Noisy CV's below Zero degrees F?
Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
Mon, 12 Jan 2004 17:02:51 -0800
...Also, I'd recommend that you contact Jeff at www.vanagonparts.com, he has the CV's with boot and grease for ~$43.00...
Re: Grease on axel
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 2 Oct 2023 12:42:19 -0400
...The CV is strong. Some folks will put extra Greece in a bad boot to get through using syringe. But, in a perfect world...
slow leak at the front cv boots
Historical mailing list - John Drew
Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:48:50 -0700
...about to travel 2000 miles and just noticed a little fluid leak at both front cv joints. I noticed the leak at the nut...
syncro noise - gone
Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
Mon, 29 Jul 1996 14:05:57 -0400
...1.Remove clips from cv boots and push boot away from joint. 2.Wipe out as much old grease as possible. 3.I used...
Re: CV joints/Axle options
Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
Tue, 12 Mar 2019 11:06:47 -0700
...CV joints/Axle options I have been selling GKN CV boots for many years. They are the best you can buy and will last...
Re: rear cv boots
Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
Thu, 27 Mar 2003 23:38:01 -0500
...I'd rather replace a half shaft than have to take the shaft apart, clean and repack 2 CVs, put the boots back on...
Re: CV boots life
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 29 Jul 2002 11:51:51 -0400
...What have you found to >be the rated life of your CV boots? Seems that the ones that have been >installed on my Vanagon...
Re: Cv boots cracking
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:14:17 -0500
...Once off to replace a boot - why not go > ahead and clean and grease the CV's while in there. > > Just saying..... > > John > > > On...
Re: CV boot or axle?
Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:37:44 -0700
Am I the only one that enjoys CV service? I love the way it feels when everything is apart and clean, big heavy metal...
Re: Is Lobro a good make for CV joint?
Historical mailing list - Philippe Oudot
Wed, 8 Jan 1997 23:31:40 +0100
...o) CV joint kit >>(includes boot, grease, clips etc) for GB#41.12 (approx US$65). >> >>Are Lobro any good for CV joints? >> > >It...
Re: CV Grease Kits
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 22 Oct 2005 13:52:57 -0500
...of CV > grease, and a needle tip for a grease gun so it could be slipped under > the rubber in a boot and the...
Re: CV boots
Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
Thu, 15 Aug 2002 16:54:52 -0500
...0500, you wrote: > > I know there is a major difference in CV boots, but, not having done > >it for a > >few years, can't...
Re: CV lube helper
Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
Fri, 19 Feb 1999 08:20:02 -0500
...under the boot, lifting it up, being careful not to tear the boot..... now slide your grease gun nipple (with a CV grease cartridge...
Re: Noisy CV's and vibration?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 23 Jan 2004 12:55:15 -0600
...miles).Mind you, my boots were in > excellent condition and there was no indicationexcept for the noise > that the CVs were in trouble.Perhaps...
CV joints/axles- new vs. rebuilt?
Historical mailing list
Thu, 17 Oct 1996 12:29:38 PDT
...I can get new Lobro CVs for about $90 ea, or I can get a rebuilt axle with 2 new joints and boots for...
Re: Regreasing my CV's. Flip driveshafts on reinstall good idea?
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sun, 16 Aug 2009 06:50:48 -0700
...Here is the CV tool version, the longer thin shank helps clear the CV boot on the ones blocked by the angle of the...
Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:47:43 -0400
...At least one of the 8 boots was on with a >zip >tie. I didn't see any clamps specifically for this at my...
Re: CV joint raceway opinion(NVC)
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Fri, 27 Feb 2015 20:08:33 +0000
...what looks like a cv joint failure.I serviced the drivers side axle last summer by replacing the boot and greasing it. I cleaned...
86 Vanagon CV boots replacement
Historical mailing list
Wed, 20 Mar 1996 23:19:02 -0500
My van has one torn CV boot. I was wondering is it an easy procedure to SC>replace. Which is the best replacement part...
Re: CV Joint separation from axle shaft
Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
Fri, 26 Nov 1999 09:46:12 -0500
...CV Joint separation from axle shaft > > Listees, > > In the process of replacing a torn CV joint boot, I have removed the > half shaft from...
Re: CV removal tips?
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 14 May 2006 14:57:45 -0500
...I suppose I could pull >the *other* CV and install the boot from the other end, but I'd rather figure >out how to...
Cv boots cracking
Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:30:49 -0400
...At best, they're only two years and about 10,000 miles old but I'm finding that several of the boots are already...
Re: Youngest Vanagons are now 10 years old
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Tue, 26 Sep 2000 19:44:34 -0700
Steve, Hows about getting us syncro owners some of the CV boot protectors and stone guards??? Apparently these are available in Europe, but not...
Re: CV Shafts - 86 vanagon
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Sun, 17 Jan 1999 16:47:36 -0500
...Reversing them may increase the lifespan of the CV's by distributing the wear evenly. I'm not sure why your local store listed...
Re: cv joints
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 9 Apr 2010 09:08:39 -0400
At 10:51 PM 4/8/2010, eric luebbers wrote: >I am going to start repacking my cv's when the boots arrive. My...
CV Joint position
Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
Tue, 5 Aug 2014 14:29:31 -0700
Hi all, I'm getting ready to re-lubricate and re-boot my 105,000 mile CV Joints on my 1990 WB Westy. I...
CV Boots, accel & clutch cables
Historical mailing list
Wed, 4 Jan 1995 15:55:38 -0800
...I'm planning to pull the axle with visibly torn boots and have boots and/or CVs replaced. I'm also going to bleed...
Re: where to get new axle
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Tue, 25 Nov 2003 15:42:56 -0500
...We have brand new axle shafts with CV's and boots already installed. Yes, these are brand new, not rebuilt, and with no core...
Re: Bad CV Joint Turns Vanagon back home
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sun, 13 Aug 2006 14:37:02 -0700
...bad CV turned me and a friend back home last > night on our way to kayak on the Hood Canal. > > The CV boot was...
Re: CV Boots
Historical mailing list
Wed, 6 Mar 96 04:37 CST
>Do you mean that there is a cv kit from sears hat you can install without >removing the shaft. I bought a boot seal...
Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
Historical mailing list - Ned Savoie
Tue, 16 Aug 2016 11:55:09 -0400
...tell me the correct torque for the CV bolts when we install > >> the joint and boot back? > >>> > >>> Also, anyone have a link to the...
(rear) cv joint
Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
Fri, 24 Feb 2006 21:36:56 -0500
...I was changing my rear shocks, and I noticed my driver side rear cv joint has a tear. What should I do about this...
Re: CV Boots
Historical mailing list
Wed, 6 Mar 1996 01:06:18 -0600
...how difficult (time and tools) is it to replace a boot on the cv >>joint? Mine is cracked. > >I was doing mine today (bay...
Re: When was the last time you re-packed your CV joints?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 18 Oct 2021 12:55:29 -0700
...But, I’m still hoping for a better CV boot than the Rockford. The site worked pretty well. His shipping cost was very reasonable...
Re: latest info needed on cv joints
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:59:05 -0700
...anybody confirm yes or no? > > " > "We now carry only Lobro cv boot and boot kits which has resolved > "premature cracking. If anymore questions arise...
Re: WTB; CV JOINT SPACER/
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Fri, 7 Aug 2009 17:44:03 -0400
...Very similar looking gaskets come in CV joint boot kits for various cars. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
Re: need help identifying cause of noise
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:28:30 -0700
...in the boot and in the flange 'bowl' , not just the cv joint. you might want to check that the CV joint Screws are...
Re: a (cv) day in the sun
Historical mailing list
Mon, 8 Mar 1999 20:22:59 EST
...a CV axle off of a customer's van one time (a non-running van that he was parting out) and the boot was...