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• Re: CV joint question and success!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 18 Jul 2023 16:04:56 -0400
  ...axle. >>>> >>>> By the time the boots arrive, I’ll be well practiced in the art of boot and CV exchanges. >>>> >>>> Eric Caron >>>> >>>> >>>>> On Jul...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 27 Apr 2014 18:02:10 -0700
  ...in a CV joint. There have been discussions on the list about poor quality boots, so I'm sticking with OEM boots until they...
• Front Syncro Axles FS (New)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Jan 1997 06:10:29 -0800
  ...Outer boots Are the White one, german new Cv joints. Rear axles, ALL Vanagons, New German boots & Joints $175.00 Each. Just passing on...
• Re: CV lube helper
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Fri, 19 Feb 1999 16:41:24 -0500
  ...old boots that have only gone 50k miles > I will try to find some time today to try drilling and taping a cv >joint...
• Re: Dished Washer With New CV Joints?
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 25 Feb 2012 20:05:59 +0000
  Yes, it does, and I found Van Cafe's website has a write up on CV joint replacement, and it says some older models...
• Re: CV lube helper
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 19 Feb 1999 17:55:05 -0600
  ...boot. I think the process will fly. I plan to modify the CVs on my new 85 truck when I pack the CVs next...
• Axle assembly vs Local Shop Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 6 Apr 2000 22:38:18 -0500
  I have just run into a mechanic who says that buying a rebuilt axle assembly.....including new CV's, boots and grease.....is cheaper...
• Re: CV Joints (as long as we are discussing it)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 19 Apr 2011 11:19:07 -0700
  ...I probably put in about 8 or 9 oz of grease for each CV joint .....in the joint,itself, the boot, and the flange...
• Re: CV joints - anyone tried these?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 8 Jun 2007 14:31:42 -0700
  ...Routine inspections are definitely in order for good longevity of the CV. Even a little grit from a cracked or torn boot is a...
• Re: When was the last time you re-packed your CV joints?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Tue, 19 Oct 2021 07:23:02 -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...
• CV boots--again
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:27:11 -0600
  ...guy about Vanagon CV boots. I heard tell on this list how the OEM boots were heavy and pliable like boots of yore, and...
• Re: CV Maintenance - Re-use old or new Rockford USA boots?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 18 Apr 2017 22:55:10 +0000
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• Re: CV joint question and success!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 18 Jul 2023 18:04:15 -0400
  ...axle. > >> > > >> > By the time the boots arrive, I’ll be well practiced in the art of boot and CV exchanges. > >> > > >> > Eric Caron > >> > > >> > > >> >> On Jul...
• Re: 1991 westy: torn CV boots on AT - best course of action?
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Spragge
  Wed, 13 Jan 2016 12:50:48 -0800
  ...if it's from Germany and low > mileage better repack them and fit new boots, better than to replace with > parts w. unknown source....
• help: 1600 DP intake boot replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Jun 1996 12:42:30 -0400
  ...Worse even than CV joint re-greasing. A friend's intake manifold boots have disintegrated *again* and *again* he has asked for my help...
• Re: 1991 westy: torn CV boots on AT - best course of action?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 13 Jan 2016 21:33:25 -1000
  no one has mentioned swapping the axles ( have to keep them on the same side of course ) so that the CV's drive the...
• Re: Hot brakes and torn boots
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Sun, 15 Apr 2018 19:47:26 +0000
  ...Some boots are such poor quality that will >> tear in short order. >> http://t3technique.com/suspension-and-drivetrain/drivetrain-parts/cv-joints,-boots,-etc...
• Re: cv joints
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 13:51:04 -0600
  ...cv joints > > >> At 10:51 PM 4/8/2010, eric luebbers wrote: >>> >>> I am going to start repacking my cv's when the boots...
• Transmission CV Joint Seals
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin E. Beasley
  Tue, 27 May 2003 16:46:52 -0400
  ...my rear CV joints and found a small leak on the passengers side seeming to come from the bottom of the boot. Now, it...
• Re: Regreasing my CV's. Flip driveshafts on reinstall good idea?
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sun, 16 Aug 2009 09:47:00 -0700
  Surprises continue! Turns out only the first of four CV boot kits I got from Busdepot has the new multipoint/XZN bolts. When I...
• Thanks for info on CV joints
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 May 1996 14:46:30 -0700
  Just want to thank everyone for all of the excellent info on R&R'g the CV joints on the '85 Westphalia(not that...
• Re: 87 Synchro CV Boots
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Sun, 27 Oct 1996 12:09:49 -0500 (EST)
  > > > Peter > > > 1994 Syncro > > What? 1 9 9 4 Syncro? typo right? > > > > Eric > > Yes man! 1994 (eurovan) pickup crewcab diesel syncro > Snappy little title there...
• Re: Cv boots cracking
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:16:31 -0700
  ...The boots on my Syncro 16" are nylon looking material. I don't think it's white rubber.:-) BenT sent from my electronic leash...
• Assessing CV joints?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 6 Nov 2014 21:07:33 -0800
  ...The adjacent (driver's side) CV boot was full of nice blue Swepco gear oil mixed with the CV grease...So.... In went the...
• CV boot replacement
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 15:20:49 -0800
  I have some specific questions about replacing CV boots on my '84 Westy that I can't figure out from reading my Bentley Manual...
• Re: Ebay CV "kit"....is it any good?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 3 Apr 2006 18:11:07 -0400
  ...I have never seen origional boots go bad.This will keep your cv axel costs way down.I think BD has a joint kit...
• Re: New Noise coming from under the body
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:55:10 -0700
  ...recheck the CV joints grease? > > Dennis, you mentioned that if it is properly installed there should be > no grease in the boot, another mechanic...
• Re: CV joint raceway opinion(NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 27 Feb 2015 15:55:05 -0500
  ...what looks like a cv joint failure.I serviced the drivers side > axle last summer by replacing the boot and greasing it. I cleaned...
• Re: Same Syncro Boots? NO! (and
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Sat, 6 Jan 1996 15:55:09 -0500
  ...according to at least one parts microfiche, >chassis after 119057 have a different enough front CV joint that the boot was >changed - who knows...
• Re: Grease Needle....an important find! Sold ONLY in canada
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Thu, 18 Mar 1999 17:28:02 -0500
  ...the shafts and the rubber boots to let rain/spray in... that's also the reason for CV grease, it doesn't wash out...
• Re: CV boot guards and Stone Deflectors?
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Tue, 3 Oct 2000 11:10:25 -1000
  >Does anyone make a CV protector protector protector?< guess it's the belt and suspenders approach, eh Ron. I'm well familiar with that...
• Re: CV Boot replacement..
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 20 Mar 2001 07:51:52 EST
  ...if you have 6 - point allen CV joint scews do not install them back in but instead get the later type 12- point allen...
• Re: CV joints or differential problem... or???
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Sat, 22 Feb 2003 08:26:43 -0700
  Why don't you just pop the CVs off and have a look? Take you just a few minutes. Look at my article at...
• Re: Rebuilt cv drive shaft
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 9 Sep 2003 11:48:50 -0400
  ...If you want to go the super good, non-core way you could buy all new CV joints with boots from us for $55...
• CV boot replacement, Syncro front outer
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle
  Sat, 30 Sep 2006 12:59:06 -0500
  Boot kit is on the way. Wondering what is involved? (the archive is down...) Bentley shows 39.17 "front final drive axle flange oil...
• Re: Cv boots cracking
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:51:03 -0700
  ...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 joint boots
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 16 Aug 2021 02:57:27 +0000
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• Cv bolts replace or not?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 May 1995 12:07:28 +0600
  I ordered boot kits today, but they didn't come with bolts. Do I absolutely have to replace them? I'm planning to start...
• Re: Cv boots
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 15 Aug 2021 21:58:35 +0000
  ...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: Grease Needle....an important find!
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Fri, 19 Mar 1999 14:35:51 -0800
  ...Well I bought a few tubes of CV +AD4APg-grease and injected grease into every boot I could find..... Here's the +AD4-good...
• Re: Axle shaft repairs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Grillo
  Fri, 24 Mar 2000 15:42:51 -0500
  ...When I needed to replace the CVs on my '85, ;I pulled the shaft, found out that the FLAPS didn't have stock on...
• Re: CV Joint failure - New or Rebuilt?
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 12:59:43 -0700
  ...Rear Axle Shaft Brand New Shaft with CV's and Boots, ready to install (Manual trans only, req. 2 per vehicle) $129.95 251501203...
• Re: bad cv knocks going straight?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 13 Aug 2004 09:20:31 -0400
  ...CVs knock only on turning. Turning actually > quiets it down. Can these things be saved? Can (or should) you add grease > through the boot...
• Re: CV advice needed
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 26 Nov 96 21:32:26 CST
  ...it's black and slick and literally leaps off the cv joint to get on your arms, face, and clothes. but it works goooood...
• Re: New owner questions
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sat, 24 Nov 2012 08:22:13 -0800
  ...Is this normal? > > Other than the obvious CV boot, should I be also picking up the outer > CV joint also? What about the other...
• Re: CV joint maintenance/replacement question.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 23 Apr 2017 10:07:06 -0500
  Axles, boots and CV's is one area I try not to o cheap. Doesn't pay. Not much ever happens to axles but...
• Re: How important are those two-hole washers?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 1 Jun 2006 18:48:06 -0400
  ...washer things that were originally on bolts holding the outer CV's and boots in place. So.... How important are they anyway? And what...
• CV joint,spacing washer ?
  Historical mailing list - Martin Kennelly
  Sat, 3 Jul 1999 20:30:45 +0000
  ...a boot kit that I had bought previous, but there was no spacing washer in the box that contained my new cv joint (lobre...
• Re: CV help!
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 05:56:17 -0400
  ...Take a heavy hammer or mallet (1 � lb or more); slide the CV rubber boot well back from the CV joint; hold the shaft...
• Re: Looking for How To change Front CV Boot (Syncro )
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 23 Nov 2007 10:46:17 -0800
  Check out the CV "how to" on van cafe here: http://www.van-cafe.com/vanagonparts.jsp?pa=ip&ip=1150562894 It explains the...
• Re: V Boot Replacement Tips and Caveats request
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 10:26:41 -0500
  ...V Boot Replacement Tips and Caveats request > > Listees, > > I'm about to replace the torn CV boot on my 83.5 Westy. It along...
• Re: Searched archives. Missing CV bolt question
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Mon, 28 Aug 2006 09:30:59 -0300
  ...Bentley shows Synchro as having bolts/washers/metal pieces on front CV. Rear CV shows only bolts. I have 4 new boot kits ready...
• Re: Knocking sound
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Sun, 24 Jun 2018 17:20:01 -0400
  ...Should I just get a new boot or should I order the entire cv kit with new bearings and all that stuff? When I...
• Re: Syncro CV Madness..
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Apr 1995 13:09:58 -0300
  ...I made a few enquiries regarding CV boots and joints >for a 1990 Syncro, >rear axle $208.90 each all four joints same price...
• Re: CV joint questions
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 22 Oct 2002 11:45:45 -0500
  ...If you've got split CV boots chances are you're getting excessive wear from dirt and moisture. Disassemble only one CV at a...
• NEW Lobro Half Shafts with CV's for Syncro on Ebay
  Historical mailing list - leif
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 08:58:59 -0600
  I am auctioning 2 of the German Lobro Half Shafts with cv joints and boots for the Syncro. I bought these from Bus Depot...
• Re: Rear CV-Joints/PS Rack boots..
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Dec 1996 18:48:54 -0500
  ...The boot will also fit over ther outer tie rod end. Removing the outer end from the steering knuckle and slipping the boot over...
• Vanagon Power Steering System - PS Boots
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 00:00:29 -0500
  ...to clean area with B4 installing boots -What type greese (CV or otherwise) to use "behind" these boots.... -Best clamping system as mentioned above...
• Noisy CV's below Zero degrees F?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 12 Jan 2004 14:18:37 -0600
  ...Had slightly worse rot on the passenger side inboard boot and some signs of seepage. The CV joints have some miles on them and...
• Re: /f in Defense of Spam
  Historical mailing list - Mark Janello
  Tue, 10 Oct 1995 23:50:24 -0400 (EDT)
  ...backside don't come crying to me!" :) mark mjanello@umich.edu '62 Kombi well no CV joints, but a leaking axle boot to replace >