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Re: Scary Front shaking '90 syncro westie
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Mon, 6 Nov 2006 08:37:47 -0800
Rick, Several years back I encountered exactly the same symptoms and eventually traced it to my right front outer CV joint. I would strongly...
Re: engine install
Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
Mon, 13 Mar 2000 21:48:14 -0700
...Stuart, Bentley recommends a light coating of silicone seal at this joint. Larry
Re: Shop Press-The Costly Route
Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
Sat, 31 Aug 2002 01:09:48 -0600
...lend you a ball joint press for free. > George I think he's talking about the lower ball joint on a pre-'83 or...
Rear End Vibrations
Historical mailing list - orin
Thu, 12 Jul 2012 08:47:25 -0600
...http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_16_9/cv_joint_maintenence.html for more info on checking/replacing CV joints. At this...
Re: CV Joints (as long as we are discussing it)
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:26:57 -0700
...CV Joints (as long as we are discussing it) after reading this I checked to see how much I really put in. Thought maybe...
Re: CV Joint Advice
Historical mailing list
Sat, 15 Apr 1995 23:08:47 +0600
>One of the inner CV joints from my Synchro is sitting on the kitchen counter. > >Thanks. Dan > Yikes! On the kitchen counter? I would...
Re: Changing the left upper ball joint today- anything I should w orry about?
Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
Tue, 16 Jan 2001 09:04:13 -0500
...Changing the left upper ball joint today- anything I should worry about? Hi list I'm changing my ball joint today- are there any...
Oil Leak
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Thu, 16 Aug 2001 07:57:54 -0800
...Anyway, the area I had that leaked especially sneaky, was the joint between the metal oil filler tube and the plastic oil filler neck...
Re: 1.9L starts but wont run long
Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
Tue, 28 Feb 2006 21:10:14 EST
...I traced the problem to a loose solder joint in the ECU. When the joint heated up the expansion would cause the connection to...
Re: (rear) cv joint
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 24 Feb 2006 22:08:32 -0600
...What should I do about this? Is there a way of > checking whether the joint is okay without removing everything? And is > changing just...
Re: Ball joints, upper / lower photo procedure
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Fri, 26 Jan 2007 22:14:54 -0800
...I used to work at a front end shop changed hundreds > of ball joints. Our press was a 5 lb hammer, sockets to fit...
Re: (rear) cv joint (again...)
Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 19:28:18 -0500
...The lobro cv joints have two sides: on one side, the inner race is totally flat. On the other, the inner race has an...
CV Joint Swapping
Historical mailing list - David R. Paterson
Wed, 19 Apr 2000 19:48:16 -0500
Hey V-List, I recall a thread a while ago about swapping CV Joints to get more life out of them. I can't...
Re: CV Joints
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Mon, 30 Jul 2001 15:22:08 -0400
> I just got new cv joints and I had a question about them. They are really > stiff and do not move around that well...
Re: weeping tranny seal at cv joint
Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
Thu, 18 Nov 2004 11:27:38 -0500
This was just discussed about 2 days ago, look for posts about "lubing cv joints, struck oil," particularly the replies by Dennis Haynes. -- Sam...
Is GKN - LOBRO the same ???
Historical mailing list - TC
Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:33:15 -0700
I just got a what an online vendor calls a new German Lobro cv joint but when I open the pkg says GKN and...
Re: How to remove U-joint from power steering?
Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
Mon, 10 Sep 2001 04:57:23 -0600
...Well, finally I am > stuck, > since I just cannot find a way to remove the u-joint from the pinion. The > u-joint, which...
Re: CV joint reversal?
Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:05:43 -0800
...Flipping the joints on the shaft and > replacing it on same side works. Swapping the shaft to the other > side works. Flipping joints *and...
C.V.Joint problem?
Historical mailing list
Wed, 7 Feb 96 23:09:26 EST
...joint problem or do I have final drive, tranny, or wheel bearing problems? All 4 CV joints have been disassembled (all show significant wear...
Re: top ball joint
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Fri, 21 Mar 2003 17:03:14 -0800
The top ball joint is fairly easy to do as it doesn't involve the use of presses or anything fancy beyond a fairly...
steering U-joint Re: Looking for part
Historical mailing list - -------------
Fri, 5 Jan 2007 14:26:28 -0500
...W Gary McEachern wrote: > Hello > I'm looking for the universal joint that goes into the steering rack > on a van with power steering...
Re: Pressing Lower Ball Joints & Control Arm Bushings
Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
Thu, 12 Mar 2015 22:19:00 -0600
...Pressing Lower Ball Joints & Control Arm Bushings > >> > > >> > I use two Harbor Freight tools for the lower ball joint. > >> > > >> > > >> > http://www.harborfreight.com/ball-joint...
Lower ball joint boot
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 17 Sep 2023 12:36:05 -0400
...My lower ball joint boots are failing. This list made a few recommendations mostly agreeing I should change out the entire joint. I didn...
Cheap CVs (was: Re: CV Joints)
Historical mailing list
Fri, 21 Jun 1996 16:45:54 -0600
I bought CV joints from Trans-form for my '71. They were billed as "heavy duty", were realtively cheap, and have worked fine. You...
Syncro left/right axle swap?
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Fri, 30 May 1997 20:46:23 -0400
...Does this mean that when swapping I must also rotate left for right outer CV joint (i.e.: keep the outer CV joints outboard...
Re: Zerk grease-able balljoints?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 7 May 2012 18:18:14 -0400
...The VW joints are closed both on the shaft and at the base of the joint housing making them almost sealed. The grease should...
Re: 1985 Vanagon - front steering column "u-joint"
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Fri, 2 Nov 2007 10:39:33 -0400
Jim, The standard steering uses the flat rubber joint at the steering box input shaft. Power steering racks require a true U-Joint which...
Re: Syncro CV Self Destruct
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 10 May 1998 22:44:08 -0400
...This includes both joints and boots, and the shaft. Probably best way to go. If the outer joint failed, how long before the inner...
Re: Ball joints
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sun, 29 Aug 2021 22:31:35 -0400
I have a Syncro and have purchased replacement ball joints. For the life of me I can’t remember the brand, but they are...
<No subject>
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Tue, 6 Nov 2012 23:05:43 -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...
Re: latest info needed on cv joints
Historical mailing list - Jason
Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:31:44 -0400
Buy Lobro/GKN boots/joints. You won't go wrong... Jason On Wed, Oct 19, 2011 at 10:14 PM, Mike Riley <mkriley@fuse...
Re: Upper Rear CVs
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 07 Jul 94 09:14:23 CDT
...most definitely grease them. :) i, uh, don't suppose i could interest you in a little how-to-grease-cv-joints story? :) joel (the...
Re: Rectangular Headlights
Historical mailing list - Bill Fryer
Wed, 10 Jun 1998 07:18:50 -0700
...Also, does anyone have a good idea for repairing or replacing ball joint boots. The boots on my upper joints have split around the...
Ball joint question.
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Thu, 15 Apr 1999 21:27:15 +0200
...Also included was two locking nuts, but AFAIK i need only one to mount the joint to the spindle? Why is two included? Is...
Re: '90 drive shaft problem...
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Tue, 11 Jun 2002 14:30:19 -0400
Hi, The shaft needs to move from left to right (sliding in and out from the velocity joint) It's also important to adjust...
Tie rod and Pitman arm puller part number
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Thu, 22 May 2003 12:51:16 EDT
Here are the two parts that will make removing the upper/lower ball joints and tie rods from the spindle. You still have to...
Re: upper ball joint hell
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Sun, 31 Oct 2004 20:58:33 EST
In a message dated 10/31/04 5:18:48 PM, rdh24@CORNELL.EDU writes: << Upper ball joints -- how the heck do you get...
Ball Joint Question
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Sat, 18 Dec 1999 13:49:33 -0800
...In looking through the archives I've seen quite a few discussions and files regarding top ball joint replacement, but haven't found much...
Re: New Ball Joints feel like I am driving on ice.
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 18 Nov 2002 08:32:07 -0600
The ball joints can be installed wrong. The front end needs alignment. You may have quit too soon, could need tie rod ends too...
lower ball joint press
Historical mailing list - Jason Rutgers
Fri, 11 Apr 2003 22:40:15 -0400
Does anyone have a tool to press out the lower ball joint and another tool to press them in? Where can a guy get...
CV Joint vs Wheel Bearing noises....?
Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
Tue, 3 May 2005 08:11:23 -0700
...I suspect a CV Joint going bad...but what are the signs (noises) of a Wheel Bearing going bad? Cheers! Kevin __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo...
Re: Advice sought on steering issues
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 9 Jun 2007 20:55:24 -0400
...Bus Depot doesn't list just the U-joint, but the whole steering shaft with joint for $200. If the U-joint does need...
Re: Front drive-shaft for synchro
Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
Wed, 5 Jan 2000 08:38:47 +0200
Remember to use NEW circlips on joint when servicing or replacing Jimmy >>> Jeff Nelson <ramjeff@EARTHLINK.NET> 01/05/00 07:46AM >>> EMZ wrote...
Re: Syncro Ball Joints
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Fri, 5 May 2000 21:50:59 -0700
...Syncro Ball Joints > I need some advice: > When the ball joints wear, are the uppers more prone to wear than the > lowers? Does it...
Speaking of CV Joints ...
Historical mailing list - Jorge Osorio
Fri, 16 May 2003 11:03:27 -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: Clunk, clunk, found it... now what?
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 24 Aug 2003 13:03:53 -0400
<snip> > This is the inner joint, bolted to the transmission. How hard/easy is > this to fix? Does the entire axle need to come...
Re: (rear) cv joint
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Sun, 5 Mar 2006 09:42:55 -0500
...I can't mix and match pieces from two of my > > > >> (original lobro) joints to get one good joint, right? The > stamping > > on > > > >> both...
Re: More turn signal indicator mystery
Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
Thu, 1 May 2014 07:34:26 -0600
...Reheating the joint brought the relay > back to life. > > I see a semiconductor in the flasher relay (also used by turn signals) > Maybe this...
Re: CV Joints
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 19 Jun 2012 08:28:17 -0500
...I thought you said "is there an inside and an outside CV joint to which the answer is no. There is an inside and...
Re: (rear) cv joint
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 5 Mar 2006 09:47:34 -0500
...I can't mix and match pieces from two of my > > > >> (original lobro) joints to get one good joint, right? The > stamping > > on > > > >> both...
Re: Lower Ball Joint tool
Historical mailing list - Rob
Sun, 20 Sep 2015 13:54:56 -0700
People used to bring in knuckles to the shop for us to press the old ball joints out & & the new ones in. The owner...
Re: cv joints, sounds and other symptoms
Historical mailing list - joel hembel
Mon, 29 Mar 1999 18:32:27 -0600
...I think the joints are dried up? I'm planning to pull off the driveshafts. clean em up and do a liberal re-grease...
'82 Westy saved!
Historical mailing list - - Jeff & Kim Prudhoe
Thu, 25 Jan 2001 21:33:16 EST
Thanks to all those list members for their help with my 88 Jetta drive shaft/CV joint R & R. The 12 point 8mm did...
cv joint service (cv-2?)
Historical mailing list - John P. Stoneback
Thu, 5 Feb 2004 13:11:11 -0500
I plan to service my cv joints in the near future. Have members had success with Red Line cv-2? Other (better?) suggestions? Thanks...
Best Source for Ball Joints???
Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
Sat, 9 Oct 2004 07:49:43 -0700
...My front tires are wearing like crazy on the inside edges...my mechanic says my ball joints are toast...anybody know the least expensive...
Re: Didn't know there was two different CV joints.
Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
Wed, 22 Dec 2004 11:01:47 -0600
...I didn't know the number of groves in the CV joints were different. >>> Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM> 12/22/04 10:24...
Re: tranny mount and CV-joint bolt questions
Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
Tue, 9 Nov 2004 02:33:01 +0000
>Now if you want to really frustrate someone...on the outside joint at the >wheel put the three or four bolts that you can...
Re: No Go on CV Boot R&R
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Thu, 4 Nov 2010 10:32:19 -0400
...Volkswagen has moved its CV joint manufacturing to China. So if you went to the dealer to buy an OE CV Joint you are...
Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
Historical mailing list - Rob
Wed, 9 Jan 2013 16:01:56 -0700
The boot goes on after the joint is pressed in. Rob At 1/9/2013 03:33 PM, neil n wrote: >I could have...
vanagon rear wheel brg. ????
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Fri, 26 Aug 1994 06:04:51 -0400 (EDT)
I just got done changing the 4 c-v joints on my Vanagon after hearing some suble grinding on the way home from my...