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• Tires/upper balljoint/steering rack work. Report
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:54:42 -0800
  ...I found it tricky to put the big ends of the steering rack boots back on. Even with the steering wheel turned so the...
• Re: Torn PS rack boot before 1500 mile trip
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 12 Aug 2014 06:57:46 -0500
  Dish soap is a great help sliding that boot on. You can do the whole thing in 20 minutes or so if you have...
• CV joints. Adding new grease.
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 26 Dec 2001 09:33:52 -0800
  ...I don't want to take the CV joints or boots off because I don't think they need it yet and besides it...
• Re: rear cv boots
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 27 Mar 2003 13:07:36 -0800
  ...rear cv boots I have encountered several of these rebuilt axles over the years and will not use one again. Before using these, I...
• Re: CV joint question and success!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 18 Jul 2023 10:53:02 -0400
  ...If so, every failed boot going forward means a set of these on the axle. By the time the boots arrive, I’ll be...
• Re: cluch problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:51:05 -0700
  re fluid in the boot must have sucked air." there should never be fluid in the boot. It is just a dust seal ..a...
• Re: Power Door Lock Consternation
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 2 Jul 2006 06:03:05 EDT
  ...Thanks for any ideas Tom, one of the more common problems that you may have overlooked is the wires breaking in the boot between...
• Re: CV Joints (as long as we are discussing it)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:26:57 -0700
  Be careful about overfilling the CV boots. The grease expands and contracts due to temperature and will prematurely wear out you boots (or pop...
• Re: cv joint question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 15 Oct 2013 20:59:23 -0700
  I always re-use original boots. Finding long-lasting new boots is a challenge. there was a discussion a few months ago on that...
• CV boot question
  Historical mailing list - France Daigle
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 09:36:01 -0500
  ...When we bought our Westy, the inspection revealed that 2 CV boot were torn. How do we know if we only have to change...
• manual steering parts
  Historical mailing list - Tim & Kim Dayton
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 17:34:41 -0500
  I was trying to get my 82 Westy inspected yesterday and the technican says the left inner tie rod needed replacing (the boot was...
• Rats! (Good news and bad news) power steering
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 6 May 2006 10:28:35 -0400
  ...my steering boots don't leak. The bad news is my steering rack does. The boots are full of fluid. I KNEW I shouldn...
• Re: steering rack - r&r
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 8 Jul 2003 05:35:19 -0700
  --- Conrad Klahn <conradk@MAC.COM> wrote: > Since I might as well put in new tie-rods and boots, > what kind of r&r should...
• Re: Vibration
  Historical mailing list - Geroge A Lehman
  Sat, 9 Jan 1999 18:57:57 -0600
  ...Squeeze the recommended grease (I use high temp moly) into the boot area near the joint. Then kneed the boot a little to move...
• What kind of intake boot is this?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 11:21:02 -0700
  Hi- I found an intake boot yesterday I'm sure some of you know what it is- it's an intake boot or elbow...
• Re: rear cv boots
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Thu, 27 Mar 2003 09:06:04 -0500
  After having done a few CV repacks and boot replacements, I've found that rebuilt half shafts are available from Advance Auto Parts or...
• Re: Cheapo CV Boot repair(emergency only)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:17:04 -0500
  ...I didn't try to heat > shrink the wrap over the old boot, but that may make a slightly > cleaner temporary fix. I would...
• Re: CV boots
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 16:54:52 -0500
  ...Although the OEM boots are pretty good too. On Thu, Aug 15, 2002 at 05:45:11PM -0500, Max Wellhouse wrote: > The best ones...
• Re: Cv boots
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Sat, 14 Aug 2021 20:16:41 -0400
  ...Just noticed I have a torn boot too..those were Empi for the 930CV's, but it looks more like damage from a rock...
• Torn bellows boot
  Historical mailing list - Gentle Ridge
  Tue, 24 Aug 1999 23:44:12 -0500
  ...What a friendly, helpful bunch! Mechanic has recommended replacing a torn "steering gear right bellows boot". Is this an urgent situation? Can it be...
• Re: 88 CV Joint ?s
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 05:19:42 -0500
  ...Really hard for road debri to rip up those outboard joint boots, doncha think? Usually a well placed flashlight and a 3/8" extension...
• Re: CV boot guards and Stone Deflectors?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 3 Oct 2000 18:16:43 -0700
  There are CV boot protectors front and rear on the Volkswagen Iltis - these are more like big think flaps of rubber that sit infront...
• Re: Throttle cable repair
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Sat, 10 Mar 2007 21:00:46 -0500
  The rubber boot at the engine end is an integral part of the cable. It comes with it, not as a separate part. Some...
• Re: Rear of engine sitting too low???
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Thu, 28 Apr 2005 16:50:25 -0500
  ...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: love handles and mud flaps
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 17 Oct 2003 16:53:08 +0000
  ...love handles and mud flaps > > Booty Bench? You know, the booty that you could use for a work bench. > > On Friday, October 17, 2003...
• Re: CV greaser. Was: squeaking wheel.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 26 Aug 2016 17:30:17 -0400
  ...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: (rear) cv joint
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 10 Mar 2006 16:56:38 -0800
  ...In otherwords, use some slight lubrication on the shaft and the boot hole along with a very dull butter knife for leverage. .........OK, I...
• Re: low power, no throttle response
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 12:39:53 -0400
  Start with the simple stuff -- check that the intake boot is tight on both ends and check your vacuum hoses. The boot on my...
• What are you folks working on these days?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 24 Jul 2023 16:04:27 -0400
  ...I do hope the new CV boots turn out to be good ones so I can do this a bit less often. The support...
• Re: E-Code headlights for '90 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Vernon Craddock
  Mon, 16 Aug 1999 16:58:20 -0700
  ...I got two sets of Hella > boots in, but they cost me $9 CAD each and as you may have seen from the > Vanagon...
• Re: Shift linkage troubles
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 28 Oct 2002 17:05:18 -0800
  ...I got a couple of these boots from Cal Imports - they had 3 in stock at the time - so I'm not so sure...
• Manual Trans complete axle?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 20 Jun 2022 11:33:37 -0400
  Hi folks, I just found a ripped boot on my 84 manual trans. I’d much rather change out the full unit then rebuild...
• AFM lid
  Historical mailing list - K&L Clayards
  Sat, 7 Jun 2003 20:37:55 -0700
  ...The boot from it was not on correctly either. Seated the boot properly, cleaned the wiper track with isopropyl and sealed the lid properly...
• Re: Hesitation (and dry C/V joints)
  Historical mailing list - Rick Sherrod (hopeless VW nut)
  Sun, 14 Sep 1997 16:36:22 -0500
  ...Read on!! A CV joint can be dry inside even if the boot is in perfect condition, and even if the boot seems to...
• RE: boot: shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 21 May 1996 16:58:01 -0700
  ...shifter linkage Tried to get a new boot for the spot where the shift rod connects to the shift actuator on the transaxle. On...
• Re: Tie Rod Boot replacement
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 23:37:14 EDT
  ...The outer tie rod end had to be worked through the smaller end of the boot, but it was not a big deal. One...
• Re: E-Code Light Question
  Historical mailing list - Victor M Montgomery
  Sun, 28 Feb 1999 08:07:50 -0500
  ...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: CV Boots
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Mar 96 04:37 CST
  ...I bought a boot seal and have been procrasyinating >because of the effort of removing all those clogged up allen headed screws. >if do...
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 31 Aug 2011 07:44:48 -0700
  I've replaced the boots twice on my '85 since new. Only one was torn, but replaced them along with the CV. They've...
• Re: tents? popups? who cares?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Jun 1996 13:32:35 -0400
  ...the parts book) calls it a Boot. Bentley calls it a Poptop Canvas. I don't care. BOOT TO THE HEAD! :-) Jim / BusBoys@aol...
• syncro front half shafts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Joe Kearns
  Thu, 27 Jul 2000 09:44:49 EDT
  I have a pair of front half shafts from my '87 syncrovan for sale, I swapped them out after the boots went and because...
• Re: Looking for How To change Front CV Boot (Syncro )
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 23 Nov 2007 11:25:10 -0700
  ...You'll likely find the section that focuses on boot removal/installation. http://volksweb.relitech.com/cvjoints.htm http://www.benplace.com/cv_joint...
• Re: CV joints. Adding new grease.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 26 Dec 2001 16:44:07 -0600
  ...I still need advice about the clamp for the small end of the boot. Can the old clamp be taken off and reused? A...
• re: No reverse Gear
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Sep 1994 13:00:31 -0400
  ...I went as far as ordering replacement boots but sent 'em back due to the labor involved. Maybe a universal split boot that will...
• Re: Cheapo CV Boot repair(emergency only)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:26:07 -0700
  ...I didn't try to heat > shrink the wrap over the old boot, but that may make a slightly > cleaner temporary fix. I would...
• Re: CV boot replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 16:07:34 -0800
  Steve Sullivan wrote: > > I have some specific questions about replacing CV boots on my '84 Westy that > I can't figure out from reading...
• Re: greasing CV joints - Grease needle experience
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 26 Nov 2001 09:14:47 -0600
  ...You could have had sand in the joints with perfect boots and no holes. Stan Wilder On Mon, 26 Nov 2001 09:35:16...
• Re: Cv boots
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 15 Aug 2021 15:10:09 +0000
  ...a CV boot.  I was under the van for a different reason but inspected the boots.  Driver’s side lower boot is ripped almost...
• Re: Broken scrunchy or what do you call this cable protector?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 18 Aug 2016 05:53:36 -0400
  Here is the correct link for the throttle cable boot: https://www.frankcondelli.com/staging1/store/index.php?route=product/product&filter_name=boot...
• CV replacement questions
  Historical mailing list - Carl Mount
  Sat, 18 Jun 2011 13:16:33 -0600
  ...0.815" is unstretched rubber boot axle side inside diameter. Will these fit?And thus the question: Do boots differ between manual and automatic...
• head studs & cv boots
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Thu, 11 Nov 2004 10:11:13 -0600
  ...Any thought on this? In addition, the thread on CV axles got me to thinking, so I examined my boots carefully. Those near the...
• syncro front cv joints
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Mar 1997 18:47:58 -0500 (EST)
  ...My front CV boot is ripped and the outer driver side joint is beginning to knock. I've purchased the boot and all the...
• Steering boot replacement advice on 85 (resend)
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Sun, 9 Jan 2000 12:08:46 -0500
  ...Vinnie (our 85 Westy) failed our beloved VA inspection process due to a cracked steering boot on the passenger side (US). I've got...
• Re: Knocking sound
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Sun, 24 Jun 2018 17:39:31 -0400
  Good idea David that should at least get me home until I can take it out and get a new boot on it. On...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Mon, 5 May 2014 07:29:45 -0600
  ...Ever since then I have used the zip tie. -- Gnarlie >>> As for the clamp for the boot, the factory didn't use them after...
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:32:52 -0400
  ...They claim, and I agree, that the grease should be clinging to >the >joint and not loose in the boot enough to come out...
• Bus Depot German CV Boot Kit
  Historical mailing list - Jeff klender
  Fri, 20 Oct 2000 01:50:42 -0400
  ...I order a couple of spare German CV boot kits. I was pleasantly surprised to see that the kits included the bolts and snap...
• Re: Grease on axel
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 3 Oct 2023 11:09:47 -0400
  ...I replaced the boots on my CV joints a few years ago. A year or so later, I was checking under the van in...
• Injector Plug Rubber Boot Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Fri, 14 Apr 2017 18:33:30 +0000
  ...The rubber boot that fits over the yellow plug on mine are split and cracking. When I did my fuel lines I wrapped in...
• Re: CV joint boot kit - what to do with the large washer?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 10 Sep 2004 08:22:49 -0700
  ...CV joint boot kit - what to do with the large washer? Now I've heard it all - A Westy with a Dishwasher!? Golly ha...