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Syncro Ball Joints
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Thu, 4 May 2000 12:56:33 -0400
...When the ball joints wear, are the uppers more prone to wear than the lowers? Does it make sense to just replace the uppers...
Re: ??? CV Joint Repair Boots ???
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Tue, 29 May 2001 13:53:04 EDT
Are repair boots, i.e., replacement boots which are can be installed with the axles in place, made for the rear CV joints? If...
Re: FS: Syncro Driveshaft
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Wed, 16 Jan 2002 06:43:56 -0500
>Syncro drive shaft, rebuilt with new greaseable U-joints... Are you going to share the information on these grease fittings? P/N's? Pictures...
Ball Joint Replacement Time
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 21 Nov 2005 15:08:13 -0600
I'm about to have the upper and lower ball joints replaced on my 88 GL. Is this the time to replace the control...
WTB: anybody have a CV joint plate?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:45:15 -0600
I don't know what it is called, but there are three metal plates that go on each CV joint. Each has a hole...
Have you replaced your Upper ball joints??
Historical mailing list - Peter
Wed, 17 Nov 1999 13:01:48 -0700
Dear Vanagoneers! I have been reading the various postings that came up under a search for "replace Upper Ball joints" (alot of reading) and...
CVJoint Remove prob./Strange Coolant drip
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Thu, 4 May 2000 02:57:30 -0700
...Was removing CV joints to replace with new ones and the inboard CV joint on the driver's side wouldn't shake loose after...
Re: separating CV from shaft
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Fri, 29 Nov 2002 12:03:22 -0800
When push comes to shove with CV joint removal, I use push and clamp the inner race in the vice with the shaft pointing...
Re: Resoldering PCB on Bosch ECU for 1.9L engine
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:59:43 -0700
...he said the only thing that ever really went wrong with them was the solder joints. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Hargrave" <thargrav@HIWAAY.NET...
'87 Syncro CV boot clamp gone
Historical mailing list
Tue, 15 Apr 1997 16:41:52 +0400
Hi folks, While swapping my winter tires for the summer set today I noticed one of the CV boots hanging half-off the joint...
Re: Ball joint question.
Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
Thu, 15 Apr 1999 16:38:38 -0400
...Sound like you got a bonus bolt! I replaced one of my Van's upper joints recently...feel free to look at: http://www...
Re: (rear) cv joint (again...)
Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 23:44:40 -0500
My replacement joints (GZN/Lobro) don't just have 1 line on them. They have 1 line towards one side of the outside, and...
Re: Resoldering PCB on Bosch ECU for 1.9L engine
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sat, 18 Jun 2011 12:32:04 -0500
I don't know about the ECU used in the VW but I repaired Bosch ECUs used in Mercedes by inspecting the solder joints...
Re: (rear) cv joint
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 5 Mar 2006 08:34:29 -0500
Annual CV joint inspections! Please stop! The real trick to CV joint life is using the proper lubricant. Shortly after the Vanagon got the...
Re: CV Joint Question
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:10:01 -0700
...CV Joint Question Read this article http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_16_9/cv_joint_maintenence.html gives a good picture...
Re: Replacing Ball Joints...anything else while in there?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 25 May 2005 16:26:49 -0500
...2 each upper ball joint #22( 251 407 361) 2 each lower ball joint #20 ( 251 407 187) 2 each strut rod bushings damping...
Re: CV joint reversal?
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:56:33 -0500
...http://speedwagen.blogspot.com/2008/07/how-to-clock-vw-cv-joint.html and also section 5.2 here: http://www.ratwell.com/technical...
Re: How to determine when you need new shocks???
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Fri, 22 Jul 2011 16:07:30 -0700
...BUT it can also be ball joints. When I replaced both upper ball joints the squeak I had went away.
"Just the boots, please" !!??
Historical mailing list - Peter
Wed, 10 Nov 1999 14:02:51 -0700
Does anyone know if just the boots can be purchased for the upper ball joints (for the Syncro) without having to buy the entire...
Book time for CV Joint work?
Historical mailing list - Todd Lund
Tue, 25 Apr 2006 15:39:39 -0700
Does any body know the book time to inspect, clean, repack and replace the boots on CV Joints? Regards, Todd __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired...
Re: rear cv boots
Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
Thu, 27 Mar 2003 14:12:46 -0500
...Before using these, I have NEVER seen a CV joint fail if its boot was still intact. I have now replaced 3 joints that...
Re: Cleaning CV
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:14:41 -0500
...Three CV joints will fit > in one can. Put them in the cans carefully to keep the joints intact and > cover them with lacquer...
Re: Average Cost
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Mon, 9 Jun 2014 16:49:54 -0700
I would say 60-90 minutes each side for the cv joints...so two-three hours for both sides.� This assumes something will not...
Re: [T2] Rebuilt Half Axles/ Autozone $99
Historical mailing list - Robert Dalton
Fri, 9 Feb 2001 22:42:30 -0800
...With my two Westys, I know I would be lucky to get one out of 4 joints off on the road. Add to this...
Ball Joints
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 5 Dec 2001 21:01:39 -0600
...I took a look at the parts that he removed and the upper ball joints were pretty well, loose as a goose.The rubber...
Re: U-joint for Syncro
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 9 Feb 2011 09:43:19 -0800
...However, you can get them rebuilt with american replaceable u-joints, and usually a slip yoke is installed too, in place of the rubber...
Re: help. noise from the rear/ CV Joint
Historical mailing list - John Brush
Fri, 23 Jun 2000 15:28:39 -0600
>Sounds like a dry/bad CV joint- probably at the wheel rather than the >trans. Check to see if its boot is cracked and...
A CV Question, if you please..
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Sat, 27 Jan 2001 20:02:33 -0800
...As I recall, at some point VW began recommending that the wavy spring washer that comes with CV joints *not* be installed. Anybody know...
Re: Syncro CV Madness..
Historical mailing list
Wed, 19 Apr 1995 15:48:45 -0400
...I just had my front outer CV joint boot replaced under extended warranty (Masterguard). (I couldn't believe they covered this under warranty). Now...
Re: FW: JP Group Power Steering U Joint Fitment Issues?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Mon, 29 Jul 2019 10:55:34 -0700
...My new JP Group U joint solved the steering return to centre issue. I didn't feel any play in the new U joint...
Re: ball joint replacement, '81 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
Tue, 31 Mar 1998 18:13:27 -0700
...I mean those joints will just fly out and back in. I have changed > lower joints with a big hammer and this is a...
Re: CV Joint Advice
Historical mailing list
Sat, 15 Apr 1995 22:18:47 -0400
Not sure about wear indications - but I've been told it's a good idea to turn your cv joint axle around, so the...
1985 Vanagon - front steering column "u-joint"
Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
Fri, 2 Nov 2007 01:34:13 -0400
I just discovered I have "too much play" in this joint for my confort.....Has anyone actually had an experience/hear of such where...
Re: Rear End Vibrations
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Thu, 12 Jul 2012 16:09:04 -0400
It does not seem likely that a bad CV joint would cause pulsing in your brake pedal. Typically it is caused by a warped...
Re: remanufactured syncro driveshaft
Historical mailing list - John
Wed, 22 Sep 1999 10:15:06 -0400
...Brad, I bought a set of U-joints from Six States but have yet to install them because when I removed my driveshaft I...
Re: Bad Vibrations 87 Syncro
Historical mailing list - Jeff and Tamara Nelson
Mon, 30 Apr 2001 20:15:02 -0600
...Once the shaft is out you can check the u-joints by making sure they are tight but turn freely. If they're shot...
Re: Ball joints, upper / lower photo procedure
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 27 Jan 2007 10:59:08 -0500
...Ball joints, upper / lower photo procedure I'm gearing up to do the ball joint thing and am wondering what else I should replace...
Re: CV joint reversal?
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:25:10 -0500
Karl Wolz wrote: > If you could simply flip the CVs over, that would work, too - but you > can't do that, since the joints...
re:split c.v. boot
Historical mailing list - Edward Claiborne Gould
Wed, 6 Mar 1996 12:18:48 EDT
...boot, I recommend completely disassembling all 4 joints, along with cleaning, repacking, and replacing the boots. I just did the job on my '72...
Re: grooves in outer part of cv joint--replace?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 4 Aug 2011 21:55:11 -0700
...I only use Lobro and vw-audi cv joints . Do what I have sugested here.. and you will not have any cv joint problems...
Re: FAG or SKF wheel bearings?
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Thu, 7 Aug 2008 23:36:03 -0700
...I smashed the tip of a ball joint a little when I tried to separate it from the steering structure (don't know its...
Re: axle connected to hub bone?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 8 Aug 2009 17:21:02 -0700
...probably, if it was me, I'd install a new german outer CV joint with clip, as long as the inner CV joint is...
Fwd: CV joints
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:03:13 -0600
While I am not having a problem w/my joint(s)...I AM finding this conversation very stimulating :^ But seriously...you guys are masters...
Re: Ball joint observation 2WD
Historical mailing list - Neil
Fri, 3 Sep 2021 20:16:39 -0700
...The > GoWesty ball joint spacer fixed the ball joint spacing perfectly. > > Also, this is a new JP upper control arm installed with the Nolathane...
Re: Front end bushings
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
Tue, 10 Jul 2007 19:38:20 -0700
...also doing the lower ball joints, having just done the uppers. >> >> Questions: >> >> ---Anyone rented a FLAPS ball joint and bushing kit before and can...
Re: New owner questions
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Fri, 23 Nov 2012 18:20:27 -0600
...I find lateral play (side to side) to be expected and not helpful in determining if the joint is worn. Try twisting the joint...
removing ball joint nut
Historical mailing list - Don Spence
Thu, 3 Sep 2009 13:13:11 -0600
...removing ball joint nut? > > Ok so it's on my 99 turbo beetle but this list has been so helpful > for my Vanagon. > > I...
Re: cv-joints: Constant Velocity Marihuana?
Historical mailing list
Fri, 8 Jul 94 11:00:12 EDT
...flipping/reversing should extend the life of the joint for a while longer. > 6. bolts can be a bitch to get out. best to...
CV joint question and parts request.
Historical mailing list - Frayed1003
Sun, 1 Mar 1998 21:50:13 EST
Well my right CV joint has just begun thumping only four months after I replaced the left one. I thought that I heard that...
having trouble with steering rack install
Historical mailing list - sg
Mon, 19 Nov 2001 12:09:24 -0800
...so, my initial thought was to simply detach the tie rods on the existing unit from the metal housing of the ball joint that...
CV joint failure while on a trip, what next?
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Fri, 2 May 2003 15:28:52 -0700
...There is no chance of getting a new cv joint before I get home. Do I have to remove the whole joint though? Or...
Re: Squeaking from front end (spare tire?) of Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
Wed, 26 Apr 1995 10:11:58 -0700 (PDT)
I second (third?) checking out the ball joints. The boots on most (if not all) of our ball joints are cracked, and we developed...
Re: Shop Press
Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
Fri, 30 Aug 2002 16:21:52 -0400
...I do not own a shop press, but I sure would have liked one when I recently replaced my lower Vanagon ball joints. I...
Re: Ball Joint Replacement Time
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 21 Nov 2005 13:11:18 -0800
...Ball Joint Replacement Time > I'm about to have the upper and lower ball joints replaced on my 88 > GL. Is this the time...
Re: Knocking sound
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 24 Jun 2018 17:29:41 -0400
...If you can inject some CV joint grease in there and work it into the joint by pressing on the boot you may get...
Re: Vanagon U-Joints (Ad in VW Mag)
Historical mailing list
Fri, 12 May 1995 01:07:44 -0400
...Wonder how many unsuspecting 2wd vanagon owners will start looking for their u-joints? :) Plus, they started the add by spelling vanagon as vanagan...
Stripped CV Joint Bolt
Historical mailing list - Matt Barclay
Thu, 26 May 2005 06:57:31 -0700
One of the 12-point CV joint bolts on the transmission is stripped. Can't get a good hold on it with my vice...
Re: cv-joints: Constant Velocity Marihuana?
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Fri, 08 Jul 94 08:49:46 CDT
...but it sure SEEMS like that wheel-end joint, moving up and down as much as the wheel does, OUGHT to be doing something...
Re: Lower ball joint video's
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 18 Dec 2015 23:29:40 -0500
...You unbolt the top > ball joint from the control arm. Then loosen the nut on t lower joint > and using a proper tool or...
Re: Was cv joint question
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Fri, 18 Oct 2013 14:07:20 -0500
...The outer >> seemed the problem, grease was dry and almost chalk like consistency and >> the joint a bit rusty a bit loose and 2...