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• Re: Unknown vibration at light throttle settings.
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 27 Mar 1998 09:31:12 -0800
  ...Now I drive a '78 Westy that out of 4 CV joints has 1/2 >of a boot. None of the others are covered...
• Re: Thump, Thump, Thump when turning????
  Historical mailing list - Scott G. Terry
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 13:35:04 -0800
  Dave, Based on the sound and conditions you describe, it sounds like a CV joint to me too. I would be more convinced if...
• Re: (rear) cv joint
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 11:03:40 -0600
  Nope! Wear rates are diferent in each CV and that wear changes the specs. our fits and clearances in the mixed parts would be...
• Rear End Clunk
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Mon, 8 Jul 2013 23:06:20 -0400
  ...Several years ago I replaced CV joints, purchasing 2 "new" half shafts, thinking I was fixing the problem. No change, and the List suggested...
• Re: CV Grease replacements
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 May 1995 02:19:09 -0400
  Two weeks ago I paid $0.64 each for 3.5ounce packs of regular CV joint grease (the blue stuff) at a Univeral Joint...
• 87 Synchro CV Boots
  Historical mailing list - Capt Meschwitz
  Sat, 26 Oct 1996 21:09:16 -0500
  I just bought and '87 Synchro, and an outboard front CV boot let go the first day (did I turn a corner too tight...
• Re: CV joint boots
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Mon, 16 Aug 2021 08:28:45 -0400
  https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/volkswagen-vw-cv-joint-boot-kit-vanagon-tra nsporter-campmobile-251598201 Covered by a lifetime warranty too! -----Original Message...
• CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Art Beutler
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 20:52:55 -0700
  ...Having had a look thorough previous postings for such noises, it is pretty likely that this is caused by a bad CV joint. I...
• Still Confused about Syncro CV Boots
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Feb 2001 16:20:36 EST
  OK, first I want to thank everyone for their info into the Front Syncro CV question I posed last week. However I am actually...
• Re: Rear End Vibrations
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 12 Jul 2012 13:24:01 -0400
  Defective CV joints usually click and clunk. Vibrations and other noises usually mean bearings. Dennis Sent from my Windows Phone ________________________________ From: orin Sent: 7...
• Re: CV joints
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:31:51 -0600
  ...CV joints > > All right, then you better get 250,000 miles out of your CV joints. > > How do you keep the balls straight ? like...
• Re: CV boots does anyone make quality boots these days ?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 11 Mar 2007 13:48:39 -0700
  OK, time for a "shameless plug". "Ole Putt" been the "guinea pig" for almost 4 years and over 16K miles for the CV Boots...
• Re: CV joint question and success!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 17 Jul 2023 21:11:03 -0400
  OH boy, So, I just watched a video on CV boot rebuild and replacement and he says that groove goes on the outside toward...
• Re: CV bolt - 6 or 12 point?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 17 Apr 2017 14:57:42 -0700
  ...CV bolt - 6 or 12 point Hi, Thanks very much for everyone who has over the ages repeatedly said to make sure your CV...
• Re: parts
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Fri, 19 Sep 2003 14:29:58 -0700
  AT CV joint axles are diffrent length left from right because AT differential is offset from centerline. Leon On Fri, 19 Sep 2003 01...
• Re: tranny mount and CV-joint bolt questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 8 Nov 2004 06:26:28 -0500
  ...The CV bolts can be replaced with regular allen socket screws, just make sure they are grade 12.9. Most CV boot kits come...
• CV lube helper
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 17:24:21 -0700
  ...By making a "gaget" that attaches to the CV joint with a grease fitting on it. You just simply pump your grease through the...
• HELP!! CV Joints!!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 12:26:15 -0800
  ...I removed the CV joint that was full of transmission oil that I wrote about last time in order to clean it up and...
• Re: CV boots life
  Historical mailing list - Walter Stephens
  Mon, 29 Jul 2002 11:31:54 -0700
  ...The CV joints need tending to about every 90,000 miles. I just cleaned them up and reassemble. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Greenamyer, William L...
• CV Joint Wear
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Sat, 11 Oct 2008 23:54:00 -0400
  OK, I finally got into my CV joints. Took them out and cleaned them up in the parts washer. I had no problems with...
• Re: Cv boots cracking
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:46:48 -0700
  ...Andreas (noted for his springs) has a pretty extensive test of cv boots here: > > http://ig-syncro16.de/forum/index.php?name=ForumsPro&file...
• CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Jim Gressmann
  Sun, 28 Jul 1996 22:13:12 -0700
  Hi there, I'm interested in replacing my outer cv joints on my 84 VW CAMPER. I crawled under the van and, although it...
• Front Inner Syncro CV Joints Question
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Feb 2001 10:58:04 EST
  Had a question about the inner front CV joints for a Syncro Vanagon. A customer of mine insists that these are the same are...
• Re: SNAP! Zrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! (sheared CV axle shaft)
  Historical mailing list - Tim King
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 08:58:12 -0700
  ...SNAP! Zrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! (sheared CV axle shaft) > I've seen two different folks crack a CV (or axle) on their Sycnros. > Karl Mullendore and Derek...
• CV joint question
  Historical mailing list - Will Morris
  Tue, 22 Feb 2005 22:18:44 -0500
  I was taking my CV joints apart for maintenace last night and found that when I went to take the joints off the end...
• CV boot study
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 23 Dec 2012 19:13:32 -0800
  In case some of you have missed it, Andreas has posted some results of a pretty nifty CV boot durability test on the IG17...
• Need size of CV bolt socket tool...12 pt 6mm???
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 20:28:52 EST
  i need the size of the socket that will remove the CV axle bolts.. is it 6mm or 8mm? torx or allen? 12 point...
• Wanted:Off Road Vehicle CV Boot etc. Protection
  Historical mailing list - Hermann the German
  Thu, 21 Feb 2002 19:53:47 +0000
  Does anybody know where I can order the CVJoint Boot Guards and the Water Pump/Alternator Belt Guards for my 89 syncro? TIA, Hermann...
• 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: CV joint noise problem and simple greasing fix
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 9 Apr 2004 11:39:31 -0500
  ...Jim On Apr 8, 2004, at 8:20 PM, developtrust wrote: > I suspected a problem with my CV joints recently. The rear passenger > side...
• Re: CV advice needed
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 25 Nov 1996 22:19:15 -0800
  ...I've never had a CV joint go bad, so I'm not familiar with what > that sounds like, but judging from what others...
• Re: CVs and bolts and washers, oh my- source for bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 16 Mar 2005 13:18:18 -0600
  All of the CV boots I've bought from Bus Depot always had TriSquare and those special serrated lock washers. Stan Wilder Engine Ceramics...
• Re: transmission toasted?
  Historical mailing list - Richards, Andrew
  Tue, 23 Oct 2007 11:28:36 -0700
  Sounds like a bad CV to me. The noise only occurring when decelerating/letting off the gas? Yeah, sounds like some slop in a...
• Re: Broken CV Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 27 Mar 2010 08:30:36 -0400
  The usual cause for CV bolts breaking is re-use and improper torque. They probably broke flush and since they were loose the holes...
• Cv boots
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 14 Aug 2021 14:14:20 -0400
  Hi folks, I’m yet again faced with needing to replace a CV boot. I was under the van for a different reason but...
• Re: CV joint boot kit - what to do with the large washer?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 10 Sep 2004 10:47:10 -0500
  ...You can hammer out some of the concave curvature and it removes the slack without binding the CV or locking ring. They are as...
• Re: cv joint
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sat, 2 Dec 2000 17:24:29 -0500
  ...you don't need to remove that big nut to take the rear axel out. > The inner and outer CVs are the same thing...
• Re: Funny clunking noise
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sun, 5 Aug 2001 19:23:36 -0700
  Hi Pam, How many miles has it been since you serviced the CV joints on your van? Can't remember or don't know...
• Re: 924 cv joints
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 07:33:22 -0400
  At 01:03 AM 9/12/2007, Reinhard Vehring wrote... >I bought a Porsche 924 cv joint...I'm surprised how >similar they are...
• Re: CV Boots
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Mar 96 11:26:37 +0100
  >Do you mean that there is a cv kit from sears hat you can install without >removing the shaft. I bought a boot seal...
• Re: Rebuilt cv drive shaft
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 11 Apr 2003 08:50:16 -0400
  ...However, my new CV axles are a third option, as they are already fully assembled like the rebuilt ones. So they install a quickly...
• Re: Mechanic in Knox, TN?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 5 Feb 2004 18:20:39 -0600
  I second that!!! That is the way I have diagnosed nearly every CV malfunction on my vehicles. It may be the CV giving up...
• Re: CV Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 28 Apr 2006 05:32:19 -0700
  ...CV Bolts > >So, when I was removing my CV joints from my front diff and >transmission, almost all of my bolts were of the...
• Re: Help removing stripped CV joint bolts
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng
  Sun, 10 Dec 2006 09:33:35 -0500
  ...Help removing stripped CV joint bolts Anyone out there know of a tool for stuck/stripped/rounded out CV Joint bolt? I'm swapping...
• Re: Speaking of CV Joints ...
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 16 May 2003 11:19:48 -0400
  ...Can I use bearing grease to service the CV joints or > must I use CV joint blessed grease??? > > Danke. > > Jorge > > '85 Clunking Weekender (Betsy...
• Re: cv joints
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 21:02:36 -0600
  I think working on/with CV's is a little like being a proctologist ... use gloves. ;-) Your fingers will get that grease into places...
• Re: Upper Rear CVs
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Jul 1994 10:41:40 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Does anybody on the list have a best-way-to-grease-cv-joints story? ..Was this an adequate enough invite? Why is it that...
• Re: Silly CV abuse
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 27 Mar 1998 20:24:33 PST
  The third-hand '85/86 (French) Diesel Syncro Westy that I owned while I was living in Morocco came with cracked CV boots and...
• CV Joint Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 13:53:30 CDT
  My CV joint bolts have had the allen head section rounded out. Does anyone know where I could get good new ones, plus the...
• Re: Help removing stripped CV joint bolts
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 8 Dec 2006 18:28:10 -0500
  What was not pointed out by Ken is that after the head is drilled off and the CV joint removed, the stubs (if they...
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:46:12 -0400
  ...clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts Hi, I am happy to report that I have just placed my Zetec in my...
• Re: CVs and bolts and washers, oh my
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 15 Mar 2005 21:49:46 -0700
  ...CVs and bolts and washers, oh my > > I don't recall about the washers, but I did have an '68 bus once that > had...
• Re: CV greasing - not smooth when put back together :(
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 15 May 2017 14:42:14 -0400
  ...All I have to compare to is the used CV's, which seemed to operate > smoothly throughout the entire range of motion. > > I did...
• Re: CV replacement, all or just the clicking one?
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Mon, 29 Apr 2002 10:22:08 -0600
  ...CV replacement, all or just the clicking one? > > just got back from a 3600 mile trip down south of the > border, other than blowing...
• 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
  ...cv joints > At 10:51 PM 4/8/2010, eric luebbers wrote: >>I am going to start repacking my cv's when the boots...
• NaSTy CV joint removal
  Historical mailing list - Steve Elfelt
  Fri, 3 Dec 1999 20:10:34 -0500
  ...If I free the tranny-side cv joint, and rip the wheel and brake apart, can I pull the wheel off the car with...
• New Type of CV Boot Available - 10 Minutes and boot replaced
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Wed, 7 Apr 1999 17:34:50 -0500
  ...If one has boots that DON'T use clamps on their CV Joints, can boots WITH clamps be substituted? Also: ARE there CV boot...
• CV Joint Bolt Score: Me-11 CV Bolts 1
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:19:45 +0000
  ...As things turned out, I didn't have time to finish it today, so what I have right now are the old CV joints...
• Ripped CV Boots
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chen
  Wed, 3 Dec 1997 22:08:38 -0400
  Anyone have any problems with new CV boots ripping? I went ahead and had my CV joints repacked and boots replaced while my trusted...