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• Lower ball joint --- original vs. cheapo
  Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 07:01:59 +0200
  Yup, I replaced lower ball joint on the right side yesterday. I separated the steering knuckle and local VW shop pressed old one out...
• CV Joint questions and anwers anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 11 May 2003 00:25:37 -0700
  Recently someone posted that their CV joint(s) were drying up and making noise. They asked , "{where does the grease go? Well, a friend...
• Re: Speaking of CV Joints ...
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 16 May 2003 11:19:48 -0400
  CV joints use special grease, that can take high pressure. Not may people know this, therefore not many people looking to buy it, therefore...
• Re: Upper ball joint - WTF? GOT IT!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 17 Feb 2007 09:29:59 -0800
  Hi Roger, Zoran also suggested using a big ol' hammer to whang on the cast metal that the ball joint's shaft is pressed...
• Re: pep boy's said after oil change I need ball joints....
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 11 Nov 1999 20:22:33 -0700
  ...pep boy's said after oil change I need ball joints.... > This is one of those things that unethical shops will tell you so...
• Lubing the Pop-Top Joints
  Historical mailing list - Geo
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:18:57 -0700
  Can someone recommend a lube for the joints, pivots, etc for the framework that raises and supports the Westy pop-top? In particular I...
• Re: Syncro Parts or standard?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 20 Feb 1999 22:48:02 -0500
  ...Not Standard > Upper Right Ball Joint: Standard > Front Outter CV Joint Boot: Don't have them on 2WD, Not Standard Actually, the discs (rotors...
• Re: Are There Junk Ball Joints?
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 14:15:15 -0400
  ...Are There Junk Ball Joints? > I went to research syncro ball joints and noticed massive price > differences. The cheapest I could find from VW...
• Re: Save your ball joints!
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Tue, 26 Nov 1996 12:45:52 -0500 (EST)
  ...replace ball joint! > > I noticed this summer that the rubber boots on my ball joints were > getting brittle and one of them had cracked...
• CV joints - anyone tried these?
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Fri, 8 Jun 2007 13:53:22 -0500
  ...These Constant Velocity Joints are identical in fit to the original equipment technology of each automobile manufacturer and each model of vehicle and under...
• Manual Transmission Leaking at CV Joint
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:28:27 -0700
  ...I recently (about 6,000 miles ago) new Axles (Lobro CV Joints, rebuilt by GoWesty) on both sides.� I did add CV grease to...
• Re: cv joints
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 12:36:10 -0700
  ...I have seen many dry CV joints, but never one with 'too much' grease. Don't overdo it of course ... but .......I put some...
• FW: JP Group Power Steering U Joint Fitment Issues?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Tue, 23 Jul 2019 20:37:25 -0400
  Another issue with the replacement p/s u-joints is the peening at the bearing caps on the cross. When I replaced my steering...
• Re: If you've replaced your CV joints--please read
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 16 Feb 1997 22:15:50 +0000
  ...I seem to replace these on other folks > cars more than mine, but all four of the joints on my Honda were needed at...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 7 Nov 2012 15:05:29 -0500
  ...The important thing is to >ensure the joint is properly wetted, and keep the joint stationary while >cooling. Using a eutectic alloy (63/37...
• Vanagon RUST DESIGN FLAW
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Jun 1997 10:09:56 +0000
  ...The joint is and overlapping spot welded affair that looks like this. | ^ up to body and grille | | | < RUST STARTS BEHIND HERE WORKS DOWN JOINT...
• Re: Lower ball joint video's
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Sat, 19 Dec 2015 06:55:51 -0800
  I agree that unless you are an experienced mechanic and have the proper tools/equipment, changing the lower ball joints should be left to...
• Re: Ball joint observation 2WD
  Historical mailing list - turbotransporter
  Sat, 4 Sep 2021 07:41:38 -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: clicks in the front end
  Historical mailing list - Andy Stalick
  Thu, 9 Mar 2006 19:43:52 -0600
  ...In bouncing the van up and down in the driveway, it sounds > like > its coming from the right lower ball joint. The joint looks...
• Re: Brake whoas
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 22:21:35 -0600
  Entity Leon Korkin spoke thus: > Rachel, > Just what kind of joint you had in mind? Aaah, it's still friday > Leon >> Entity Leon Korkin...
• Power Steering Universal Joints in limited stock
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 27 Aug 2012 16:50:47 -0400
  I just got three of the small universal joints that attach to the power steering rack on all Vanagons with power steering. These joints...
• Ball joint/shocks questions
  Historical mailing list - Jack Jordan
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 11:14:11 -0500
  ...This morning the owner of the shop told me it had been checked out, and that the lower right ball joint was slightly worn...
• Lemfoerder Ball Joints - where to buy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Knell
  Tue, 21 May 2013 12:30:22 -0600
  ...appears that everyone is out of Lemfoerder Upper and Lower Ball Joints. Does anyone have a connection or low where I can find them...
• Re: Slider Extension-Really large tires and related expenses!
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 7 Mar 2013 06:19:25 -0500
  ...Increasing the tire diameter has zero effect on CV joint angles.
• Same Syncro CV Boots F/R?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jan 1996 12:15:35 -0800
  Are the boots I need for the outside CV joints on my Syncro the same part for front and rear? (I seem to remember...
• Rear CV joints
  Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 19:54:21 -0500
  Is there anything difficult to removing the rear CV joints on a 87' Syncro? I will be just removing the old and putting in...
• Ball Joint Replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 16 Nov 2005 22:16:53 -0600
  Upper left ball joint has had it. Since I have to tear into it, I want to replace both upper a lower balljoints as...
• Re: can I fix my power steering?
  Historical mailing list - Curtis Graham
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 11:29:39 -0700
  ...4) Undid the 17mm nut below the ball joint and used seperator with hammer to pop out ball joint. 5) Did the other side...
• Re: CV joints...condition?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 22 Nov 2008 16:29:58 -0500
  ...A CV joint not > only > provides the 'universal joint' affect - transfering drive of a rotating > shaft through an angle, and one that varies too...
• Re: CV joints/Axle options
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Mar 2019 21:43:25 +0000
  ...CV joints/Axle options Well, while I respect Ken and have referred many, many people his way for parts I don't carry, I...
• grooves in outer part of cv joint--replace?
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Thu, 4 Aug 2011 23:24:17 -0500
  Hi, I have a cv joint apart (not because there was a problem, I swapping to manual-size axles because I'm converting my...
• Re: 87 Syncro Blown CV Joint
  Historical mailing list - David Ruppe
  Wed, 12 Mar 1997 08:29:53 -0800
  hi- do a search on the web for CV joints and/or drive shafts. there was a place I stunmbled accross awhile ago that...
• Re: Syncro Driveshaft Shot!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Feb 1996 00:08:33 -0500
  In a message dated 96-02-05 16:12:31 EST, steveh@emu.com (Steve Hoge) writes: >Anybody know if the U-joint is...
• Re: Removing the top ball joint.
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 17:16:25 -0400
  ...Removing the top ball joint. Okay .. what's the secret here.... I've got one of those wedge things but it don't seem...
• Re: syncro - front cv joint r&r
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:47:34 -0700
  ...syncro - front cv joint r&r >I have never done this on a syncro before... > > I need to replace torn boot on front right...
• Re: Sounds Like a Bad CV joint? Keeping the old shaft.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 Feb 2014 08:05:16 -0500
  ...Sounds Like a Bad CV joint? If the axles you have on there now are the original,� you might want to do yourself a...
• Re: CV Joint Question
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:57:39 -0400
  ...page_16_9/cv_joint_maintenence.html >gives a good picture about what's going on with CV Joints. Yep. You can also do...
• Re: new Syncro driveshafts
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Mon, 31 Dec 2001 07:09:16 -0500
  >Several weeks ago, I noticed someone selling new replacement Syncro >driveshafts with greaseable Spicer (?) U-joints on ebay.... Chris, Here is an e-mail...
• Re: Replacing steering rubber link with universal joint
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 18:04:22 -0400
  ...Replacing steering rubber link with universal joint Anyone tried replacing the rubber coupling in the steering column with a splined universal joint? This would...
• Re: Removing the top ball joint
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 18:38:13 -0400
  ...remove tie-rod end from spindle arm (do not loosen nut) remove upper allen bolts on ball joint remove the lower ball joint from...
• Re: CV joints - PS
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 19 Feb 2008 08:48:40 -0500
  I don't! If there is any wear or galling that would make any ball different, it is time for a new joint. Dennis...
• 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: CV joints - anyone tried these?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 8 Jun 2007 09:37:40 -0700
  --- mordo <helmut.blong@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Has any one here used these CV joints? > > *http://tinyurl.com/268gf3* > > -- > mordo > 1990 Carat > I bought one...
• CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Stephen DeMocko
  Tue, 4 Apr 2006 12:46:13 -0700
  Volks, Two weeks ago I installed a set of those $99 buy it now CV Joint set from E-Bay. They seam it be...
• syncro driveline (want)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 May 1996 14:39:22 -0800
  ...It dosn't have to have good joints,or any joints for that matter, Heck, it dosn't even have to be streight! If...
• Re: CV Joint Boots
  Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
  Thu, 6 Jul 2006 08:43:51 -0700
  I have a CV joint boot that has pulled out of its metal ring (large diameter end.) Is this repairable or will it take...
• Ball joint /shocks questions
  Historical mailing list - Jack Jordan
  Wed, 12 Apr 2006 13:11:30 -0500
  ...This morning the owner of the shop told me it had been checked out, and that the lower right ball joint was slightly worn...
• A happy end to the Ball Joint Saga..
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delasalle
  Sun, 18 Jun 2000 22:23:49 -0500
  Prior to my last post, I'd had lot of grief using a pickle fork to remove the ball joint. I borrowed the ball...
• Re: source of more cv grease?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 12 Mar 2006 17:21:16 -0500
  ...Re: (rear) cv joint (again...) >>> >>> Hopefully this is my last question: >>> The lobro cv joints have two sides: on one side, the inner race...
• CV joint question and success!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 17 Jul 2023 17:05:26 -0400
  OK folks, My question is, Does the groove around the outer edge of the CV joint indicate direction of placement? I ask because on...
• Re: Ball joint observation 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Fri, 3 Sep 2021 22:58:19 -0700
  ...I ended up using another joint. The > defective joint was a Lemforder labeled made in China. > > https://1drv.ms/a/s!AqaEiIhKCAKbkf8pBepkKcVxaXSwig > > Dennis -- Neil...
• Warnout Syncro CV joint WTB !!!!!
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 27 Jul 1998 12:26:04 -0400
  Anyone have any (bad) outer front CV joint they would like to put to good use. I have a Syncro that I need to...
• Re: drivetrain vibration
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 7 Nov 2000 23:34:08 EST
  ...If that does not prove out, check your center driveshaft u-joints. One proviso: you may have to drop the shaft to know for...
• Re: CV joint maintenance/replacement question.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
  Wed, 26 Apr 2017 22:02:43 -0700
  ...If I need a joint or two I can get them (provided I can > tell a good joint from a bad one), plus grease...
• Re: Reaching the end . . .
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 10:20:15 -0500
  ...2) Replace the worst joint, reverse the other one. Additional cost about $60 for joint from Bus Depot or Van-Again. 3) As 2...
• Re: rear cv boots
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 27 Mar 2003 13:07:36 -0800
  ...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: Get yourself a hydraulic press!
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Mon, 29 Nov 1999 10:24:54 -0700
  ...Get yourself a hydraulic press! > > > The thing about dealing with the lower ball joint in the ball-joint > adapter > > is that the surface you...
• upper ball joint replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 2 Dec 2009 22:06:48 -0800
  did one upper ball joint today. I was all set to have a nice time, and take pictures to document what I thought would...
• Re: Squeaking - mystery joint
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Foltz
  Fri, 25 Sep 1998 13:45:40 EDT
  In a message dated 9/25/98 12:29:46 PM, you wrote: <<Maybe U-joint is the wrong term for it.. The manual...
• bad fit to the lower ball joint
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Sat, 2 Apr 2011 13:51:14 -0700
  ...I've already ordered another lower ball joint, and will test fit this one to the lower arm before having it pressed into the...