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• vanagon electrical connectors - no Ebay content
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 22 Jun 2010 08:23:03 -0700
  A couple of weeks ago a list member enquired about rubber boots for electrical connectors, sorry I can't recall name :0 anyhoo, this...
• Wanted: Syncro tranny shift boot
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
  Thu, 27 Mar 2003 23:26:37 -0800
  I was just removing the tranny oil fill plug when I noticed that the rubber boot that protects the shift mechanism was all torn...
• aircooled air boot needed
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Mon, 9 Oct 2006 12:11:32 -0700
  Anyone in the Dallas area with an air boot (that hose that goes from the air flow vane meter to the engine) for 2...
• Re: air intake boot repair
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 2 Sep 2006 22:55:57 -0700
  ...At VWG/Airhead we've been prototyping this very same Air Intake Boot for the 80-83.5 as a repro replacement and as...
• Re: Done: Re: (rear) cv joint
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 17 Mar 2006 23:00:43 -0600
  ...Inspect regularly for toorn boots, though. A torn boot will trash a CV in short order. You can re-pack with a needle point...
• Re: CV Axle Boot Options. Whats the best?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 4 Mar 2010 05:46:46 -0500
  ...I really don't know of any boots that are "better" than the stock ones. They normally last over 100k miles. Let me know...
• Re: CV boot guards and Stone Deflectors?
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Mon, 2 Oct 2000 20:28:21 -1000
  ...CV boot guards and Stone Deflectors? I'd love to have a set of the CV Boot Guards and Stone Deflectors before heading off...
• CV greaser. Was: squeaking wheel.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 23 Aug 2016 19:31:18 -0700
  ...Spraying lube at small end of CV boot allowed me to get the new nozzle in under the boot end. I carefully moved it...
• Re: Rebuilt cv drive shaft
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Fri, 11 Apr 2003 08:54:14 -0400
  ...I have seen joints in rebuilt axles fail while the boots are still intact. I now avoid them because I don't like the...
• Power steering rack
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Mon, 9 Oct 2006 08:34:13 -0400
  ...Both boots on my unit are split apart and one side has a bit of fluid resting in it. I believe the boots broke...
• Re: Front end overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Sun, 10 Jan 2016 22:46:31 -0500
  ...If greasing sealed boots you will just blow >the boots out. > >Dennis > > >-----Original Message----- >From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
• Re: Shift Linkage Boot for 1982 Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:40:15 -0400
  ...http://www.bus-boys.com/shifter83.html I did find the boot in the picture finally after years of searching for it. I am...
• Re: Cleaning CVs
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 29 Dec 1999 12:22:22 -0400
  Also there was a thread about using Grease Needles to fill the CV boots with 'new' grease. Malcolm Stuart wrote: > After attempting three times...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Mon, 5 May 2014 09:35:59 -0400
  ...A snug-fitting boot won't let water in or grease out. Mike B. On 5/5/2014 9:29 AM, Gnarlodious wrote: > I...
• Re: Vgn Air Intake Boot
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 11 Dec 2002 10:42:29 -0500
  ...Vgn Air Intake Boot Hey all, I am looking for an air intake boot for my 83.5 westy. Brand new price is $70...
• 251 711 167 E Boot
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 6 Oct 2003 08:08:17 -0700
  Travers, Jim maybe able to help me out on this but I think this is a dust boot not a boot to keep the...
• Re: Syncro CV Madness..
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Apr 1995 15:48:45 -0400
  ...I assume your boots are still good. I just had my front outer CV joint boot replaced under extended warranty (Masterguard). (I couldn't...
• Re: NVC Re: Stevens Creek Volkswagen in Santa Clara
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:45:05 -0800
  ...First of all they do not know about taht I had replaced the boots. You don't seem to understand that they simply said...
• WTB: Syncro intake boot
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:08:34 -0400
  ...I need a Syncro intake boot that goes between the air filter housing and the water separator. It looks like this: http://www.gowesty...
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:16:15 -0500
  ...clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts > > > Some of the VW replacement boots came with what look like large plastic >> ZIP >> ties...
• Re: Grease Needle....an important find!
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Thu, 18 Mar 1999 08:41:28 -0800
  Do I understand that you are poking a hole (alibet a small one?) in the boots to inject grease in? How large is the...
• Replacment Ball Joint and Tie Rod Boots
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Dawson
  Fri, 12 Nov 1999 23:01:53 EST
  Hi, While I haven't gotten around to doing the boots on my Vanagon yet, I have been susscessful in using polyeurathane boots made...
• Size of 12 pointer...Was.. need CV boot bolt spacers
  Historical mailing list - tim vb-o'brien
  Sun, 20 Feb 2000 22:55:24 -0800
  ...Williams, MD (laptop)" wrote: > > I just checked up under my Westie and noticed the "highly qualified > mecanics" who replaced my CV boots neglected to...
• air cooled boot needed
  Historical mailing list - pete
  Mon, 9 Oct 2006 19:01:51 -0700
  On Oct 9, 2006, at 2:44 PM, Mike Rouby wrote: > Anyone in the Dallas area with an air boot (that hose that goes...
• cv joints
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 05 Apr 94 18:51:48 CDT
  ...discounted, the joint/boot/grease kit is $120. ouch). FLAPS has it for $100. still ouch. Bus Constant Velocity Joint, with boot, with grease...
• Re: CV boot or axle?
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 13:47:09 -0600
  Edward Maikranz wrote: >>CV boot or axle? I hate doing CV boots! I have only done them on Transporters but cant imagine them being...
• Rear of engine sitting too low???
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 28 Apr 2005 14:37:39 -0700
  ...I removed the torn boot and ran without it for several months. Yesterday I decided to install a good boot in the vehicle, and...
• Re: Inner CV boot replacement on an '81
  Historical mailing list - Chris brown
  Wed, 23 Jan 2002 17:21:28 EST
  ...Not that I won't attempt to do that very thing to replace my inner front boot... -chris
• Re: Name of campground along 395?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 26 Aug 2007 13:45:30 -0700
  ...Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR Geo & Kathleen Hahn typed: > Bootleg CG is also in the area. > > On my (AAA Camping) map Bootleg...
• Re: Best Cars to go 200,000 Miles
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 7 Sep 2007 16:04:57 -0800
  David, Torn boots are a fact of life. I can't speak for your area(where ever that is) but here 80,000 miles...
• Re: greasing CV joints - Grease needle experience
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Mon, 26 Nov 2001 10:52:23 -0500
  ...Instead of actually poking a hole through the CV boot I insert the needle between the axle and boot. I always assumed this was...
• Re: Swing Axle Boot Leak Question - the only Swing Axle 88 Vanagon in existence
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:44:14 -0800
  ...Vanagon CV joints boots last nearly forever, about 15 times better than old Bug and Bus Boots. They're not that hard to replace...
• Re: Hot start problems, then stumbling, have some advice.
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Tue, 19 May 1998 01:30:00 EDT
  ...Clean the oil resedue off the intake boot part that connects to the airflow meter with brake clean, tightly resecure the clamp. Later on...
• Re: E-Code Light Question
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Sat, 20 Feb 1999 17:54:53 -0500
  I spread a light film of petroleum jelly all around the inside of that boot.... then the back of the reflector's glass surface...
• aircooled air boot needed
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Mon, 9 Oct 2006 12:44:48 -0700
  Anyone in the Dallas area with an air boot (that hose that goes from the air flow vane meter to the engine) for 2...
• Re: CV boot guards and Stone Deflectors?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 3 Oct 2000 18:12:04 -0700
  ...251 407 406 DM 140.25 (currently $63.75) >Left CV Boot Guard: 251 407 405 DM 140.25 >Water Pump Belt Stone Deflector...
• Re: What symptoms from leaking AFM boot?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 17:47:07 -0700
  ...What symptoms from leaking AFM boot? > Since I never got an answer when I asked this question before, I'll ask > again. What symptoms...
• Re: Grease on axel
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Oct 2023 11:03:31 +0000
  ...in a bad boot to get through using syringe. >> >> But, in a perfect world get it off and new boot and Greece applied. >> >> Lately...
• Re: The case of the missing brake fluid.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 19 Jan 1995 10:14:40 -0800 (PST)
  ...The rubber boot may be holding the fluid. Scrunch yourself in there and peel back the boot. If the level of the fluid does...
• CV joint boot kit - what to do with the large washer?
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Fri, 10 Sep 2004 08:44:06 -0300
  I just received two new CV joint boot kits for my '84 Westy from the Bus Depot. They came with a large spring type...
• failed inspection
  Historical mailing list - Tim & Kim Dayton
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 22:42:26 -0500
  ...The boot was ripped (I didn't notice it before yet never really looked either). I noticed the outer tie rod boot cracked and...
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:08:22 -0700
  ...clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts > Some of the VW replacement boots came with what look like large plastic > ZIP > ties...
• Re: 251 711 167 E Boot
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Tue, 7 Oct 2003 08:55:13 -0700
  ...Jim Arnott wrote: > Yup, It's a boot to keep road debris out of the shifter ball and socket. > > Jim > > gary hradek wrote: > >> Travers...
• Re: Wire checking / Multimeter Use
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Fri, 24 Sep 1999 14:03:34 -0400
  Easiest way is just to pull the boot back from the body end, and visually check if there are any broken ones. They almost...
• Re: Fuel issues/troubleshooting/stupidity (a little long but pretty good)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:07:02 -0700
  ...I've also had issues with the fuel pump connections, which are no longer protected by the rubber boots. Does anyone know where to...
• I Need CV boot grease needle
  Historical mailing list - Leif
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 13:08:41 -1000
  A while back some one talked about this needle to inject grease into the CV boot. I believe it was up in Canada at...
• Re: Using wire ties on CV joint boots?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Nolan
  Mon, 31 Jan 2000 16:47:58 -0700
  ...Where would they go? Where the CV boot wraps around the axle? Thanks, Bill (SE Arizona) (Bill@freeholder.com) HTTP://www.freeholder.com ---------------------------------------------------------- Censorship...
• Re: CV joint - which side faces the boots ?
  Historical mailing list - k1cajun
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 17:55:02 -0600
  WarmerWagen@aol.com wrote: > Dave, > The groove side is next to the boot. Washers are also necessary. I have had > several bolts come out...
• Need a couple of part #'s, please.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 16:29:27 -0700
  ...1)The boot or bellows that covers the guide pin/rear shift rod junction 2)The boot or bellows that goes between the relay...
• Re: Rubber parts on Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Thu, 08 Sep 94 15:34:55 CDT
  ...Only $28 >- all the rubber hoses in the air intake system leak at the junctions, >- steering gear boots >- cv boots >- steering linkage boots >- accelerator...
• Re: 85 Intake Boot Time
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 00:14:56 -0700
  There is no such thing as Non OEM Intake Boots (yet). The Intake Boot carried by the List Vendors is the same as what...
• Re: E-Code Light Question
  Historical mailing list - Victor Montgomery
  Mon, 22 Feb 1999 08:19:46 EST
  ...All came with the rubber boots for the socket. Victor... On Sat, 20 Feb 1999 20:30:44 -0800 David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG...
• Re: tie rod boots
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:34:48 -0500
  ...these: > > > > > > http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/tie-rod-ends/boot-tie-rod-end-113415835 > > > > Wasn't me, someone else gets credit for...
• Re: tranny boots...
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 15 Feb 2002 16:35:47 -0800
  ...On Sat, 16 Feb 2002, Ben McCafferty wrote: > There's a fourth tranny boot, but I don't know the part number. It fits...
• Re: E-Code headlights for '90 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 17 Aug 1999 21:25:52 -0700
  ...I am waiting on the boots, you are the last person who needs the boots. They are coming and I have NOT forgotten about...
• NEW Axle Shafts w/CV's NOW AVAILABLE!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 26 Dec 2002 20:04:20 -0500
  ...At $114 for one shaft, including 2 CV boots and joints, it's about the same as the price of new joints and boots...
• Re: V Boot Replacement Tips and Caveats request
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 10:31:02 EST
  ...I know RMMW has their "lifetime warranty", and will probably replace the boots or refund my money, but that's little comfort given what...
• New Member with smoke problem.
  Historical mailing list - wayne withers
  Thu, 29 Mar 2007 15:42:34 -0700
  ...Also I found a good size crack in the intake boot. This is probably a major part of my problem. Unfortunately I only get...
• CV Joint Boots To Clamp or Not To Clamp
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Fri, 4 Jul 2008 10:33:04 -0700
  ...To clamp/zip tie the small end of the boot or not to. The article say yes but I've seen a few posts...
• Re: Shift Linkage Boot for 1982 Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:22:56 -0500
  ...Some of the parts are NLA, but there are a few of these boots out there. ETKA drops part numbers when they become NLA...