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• Re: Slider Extension-Really large tires and related expenses!
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 7 Mar 2013 06:19:25 -0500
  On 3/6/2013 6:38 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > when the tire-wheel diameter is increased a lot. > ... > not to mention CV...
• 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...
• Re: CV Transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 15 May 2004 00:30:55 +1200
  >Anybody try to put a Continuously Variable transmission in a vanagon? All CVTs that I know of are from front-transverse-engined cars. Won...
• Re: Serious problems with CV reinstall -HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sat, 1 May 1999 22:10:46 -0500
  ...Serious problems with CV reinstall -HELP! > >Volks: > >I'm having real trouble reinstalling my cv's - I think I may have done it >wrong...
• Re: Clunk, clunk, found it... now what?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 24 Aug 2003 15:53:56 -0700
  The entire axle can come out as an assembly - there is an identical CV joint at the wheel side as well. If you are...
• Re: strange cv/transaxle behavior?
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sun, 22 Apr 2001 18:20:21 -0400
  ...strange cv/transaxle behavior? I'm still attempting to determine if the thumping I'm hearing is a symptom of the CV joints or...
• Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:56:50 -0700
  ...WOW!!! The difference in air resistance coefficient between the regular Vanagon, Cv = 0.44, and the Vanagon Westy� with the front roof rack, Cv...
• Re: CV joint bolt tools
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 May 1996 16:01:15 -0300 (ADT)
  ...Where is a good place to get the 12 point tool for removing CV joints >> with the dreaded connections? Thanks Best ones are made...
• Re: just how COLD is IT??? was Re: New to Me vehicles
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 23 Jan 2003 17:36:23 -0600
  ...One rebuilt CV Vanagon engine for > sale. >> what is a "CV Vanagon engine"?> benT ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9...
• CV boots does anyone make quality boots these days ?
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sun, 11 Mar 2007 13:15:00 -0700
  ...called Miestersatz so we put those on (http://www.bughaus.com/CV-Joint_Boot_Kit_-_251598201.htm) well now I see 1 of these...
• Re: CV joints
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 12:35:28 -0800
  ...Using a Pittman puller to pull >off CV. Glad to know the (right sized) Pittman puller works. > >Did you use the 1- 5/16...
• Re: FS Air Cooled Parts and Full Engines
  Historical mailing list - mike boland
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 00:30:56 -0600
  ...Windage Tray, >Notched Rods, fully assembled. $1300.00 >7) CV Series Long Block engine, forged steel counted weighted crankshaft, >new pistons / cylinders, new cam...
• 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
  At 09:29 PM 4/18/2011, Richard Koerner wrote... >Read this article >http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_16_9/cv...
• Re: CV Joint Swapping
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 20:09:18 -0400
  ...Paterson wrote: >Hey V-List, >I recall a thread a while ago about swapping CV Joints to get more life out >of them. I...
• Re: CV joints - PS
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 19 Feb 2008 08:48:40 -0500
  ...CV joints FUN BUS has over 254 k on it and the CV's are all original. Boot kits done as needed. I do...
• Re: CV bolts and DPO mechanics
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sat, 22 Jan 2011 08:48:18 -0700
  ...if the CV boots look too new to be > original, CV bolts could be loose! > > -- > John Bange > >
• Re: Cleaning CVs
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Mon, 27 Dec 1999 13:26:16 -0800
  At 02:26 PM 12/27/1999 -0600, you wrote: >From: "Stuart MacMillan" <stuart@COBALTGROUP.COM> >> I have found that van CV joints are...
• Re: When was the last time you re-packed your CV joints?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 18 Oct 2021 09:18:15 -0700
  ...It's > called CV-2, a stinky muddy-looking heavy grease. It got me wondering when > was the last time I packed my axle...
• Re: Bump bump bump
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Mon, 21 Jun 2021 09:18:54 -0400
  I think CV's would be more likely to bind when hot, not cold, but... You could also see if you could work out...
• cv joint advice?
  Historical mailing list - Timmy Evens
  Wed, 30 Jul 2014 18:52:39 -0700
  so i've gone through more cv joints than i think is appropriate. i've got 2.0 aba engine setup and manual tranny...
• Re: Question on CV joints
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 3 Aug 1996 02:48:34 -0400
  Actually what is causing the tranny oil leak is a missing or damaged sealing CAP which mounts in the center of the CV flange...
• 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...
• Re: CV click?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 1 Aug 2006 08:31:26 -0500
  ...CV click?? >> >> One way to test to see if CV's have reached their >> wear limits is to get >> into a large empty parking...
• Re: Serious problems with CV reinstall -HELP!
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sat, 1 May 1999 20:10:38 -0400
  ...and then assemble > cv and pound back onto axle? Or is there some way to get outer race onto CV, > with inner race still...
• Re: CV joint reversal?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:03:06 -0800
  ...CV joint reversal? > Greetings Vanagonauts, > > Not long ago someone mentioned reversing the CV joints while they were > out for longer wear - - does this mean...
• Re: CV joints - PS
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:02:55 -0800
  ...CV joints FUN BUS has over 254 k on it and the CV's are all original. Boot kits done as needed. I do...
• Re: CV boots again.
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli3
  Sun, 16 Jul 2023 06:20:29 -0400
  Eric, about 800,000 km of driving of my ’87 West I’ve NEVER had a torn or defective CV boot. The boots I...
• Flipping Axles to Maximize CV Joint Wear
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 16 Mar 2013 20:48:09 -0700
  ...I've tried every combination of CV, joint, axle A, B, C & D to find it and I'm drawing a blank. Did anyone...
• Re: Genuine Lobros pre-made CV Joints?
  Historical mailing list - leif
  Mon, 11 Sep 2000 13:51:42 -0600
  ...Genuine Lobros pre-made CV Joints? I remember seeing a chat on CV half's from Loboros Not rebuilt but new Anyone know of...
• Re: CV joint rotation ?
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 17:06:53 -0600
  ...the German or VW grease intended for CV use is SUPERIOR to anything else. The moly and lead contents are critical. Don't use...
• Noisy CV's and vibration?
  Historical mailing list - Erin Randolph
  Fri, 23 Jan 2004 00:04:15 -0800
  Hello all, Among the many issues my Vanagon has, The CV's are noisy (Its also below zero here) but i get some vibration...
• 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...
• CV bolt - 6 or 12 point?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Mon, 17 Apr 2017 15:45:11 -0600
  Hi, Thanks very much for everyone who has over the ages repeatedly said to make sure your CV bolts are cleaned out before you...
• Re: CV GREASE?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 00:18:44 EDT
  ...Fred 89 Westy >> Fred, Putting a hole in your CV is not a good idea. If you must, at least clean the area and...
• Re: When was the last time you re-packed your CV joints?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 18 Oct 2021 19:16:17 -0700
  ...They bolt on to the cv joint bolt hole circle . That way I can carry the axle assembly all greased with out too much...
• Re: HELP!! CV Joints!!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 15:22:32 -0700
  ...HELP!! CV Joints!! > Hi all: > > I removed the CV joint that was full of transmission oil that I wrote > about last time in order...
• Re: CV Joint separation from axle shaft
  Historical mailing list - madsen
  Fri, 26 Nov 1999 01:11:09 -0500
  I just walked in from the garage finishing up repacking my CV joints. Would like to add that if the job is a result...
• Re: CV joints. Adding new grease.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 26 Dec 2001 16:44:07 -0600
  ...I did find a > good > photo page on the my home page search engine at: > http://volksweb.relitech.com/cvjoints.htm > > But I still...
• CV joint Angle?
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 12:10:08 -0800
  Hi Volks, If the 108mm CV joints will operate at a "higher angle" does this imply that in order to take full advantage one...
• CV Grease
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:32:37 -0400
  ...Are these recommended types of grease to use for regreasing the CV's? More importantly is there anything I should avoid??? -- Thanks, Jeff '90...
• CV Joint Replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 7 Feb 2002 22:22:31 -0600
  Would someone please point me to any site that describes how to change out a CV. Had a failure of one today. Have looked...
• looking for destroyed front out CV joint
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 3 Feb 2007 16:43:20 -0800
  ...I am looking for the stub portion of a Syncro front outer CV. I don't need anything else. Feel free to Pmail me...
• Re: CV star head bolts
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 21:45:02 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Bill MacLachlan wrote: > can someone please confirm the bit for the star headed bolts on cv > joints? > is it...
• Re: CV joints
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 13:38:24 -0800
  ...And I never have a CV joint problem. Once there is a lot of play, or they've been run dry a long time...
• 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 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: Vanagon 89 - Clutch Slave Cyl &....
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 10 Oct 1998 22:22:08 EDT
  ...Also I sell the CV boot kits for $13 which includes grease, boot, new hardware. I would not put off replacing the boots as...
• A couple of CV joint questions
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 2 Jul 1999 16:40:16 -0700
  ...Took my new CV joints and bare drive shafts to a shop to have them pressed on. (Should've just banged them on myself...
• Re: CV joints
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 12:43:28 -0800
  ...IIRC, I read it when I installed new CV's but it just didn't create a good mental pic, for me, at the...
• Re: SF Bay Area CV Joint for Sale?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 1 Oct 2009 00:16:48 -0600
  ...SF Bay Area CV Joint for Sale? > > > Cunegonde may need a new transmission-end passenger side CV joint. > > She has a 1.9l wasserboxer...
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:56:07 -0700
  Seriously doubt tire size is much of a factor in CV joint boot failure. Suspension still moves the same amount. If you were to...
• CV Joint Bad 87GL: Questions??
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Tue, 11 Nov 1997 18:34:05 -0600
  Volks, All Vanagons Sick! Need Help! Our 87 GL has developed a clunk clunk on the right rear CV joint while accelerating and decelerating...
• Re: MrEdII Broke! And its....
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Thu, 9 Jul 1998 22:46:11 -0600
  The Buslady wrote: > > All 4 CVs are gone...$860.00...that's the dealer's price of course, I dont > have the $$ to get...
• Re: Inner CV joint Allen bolt...
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Sun, 18 May 2003 15:25:17 -0500
  ...Or cut head of bolt all the way off, take off CV, and then heat up flange to remove with vicegrip. Good Afternoon, Fred...
• Re: Use of standard CV axles on an automatic
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 15 Dec 2014 23:54:28 -0500
  ...One side is shorter...you will need to swap cv joints onto that shaft. Gotcha. Yrs, d
• cv joints
  Historical mailing list - eric luebbers
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 19:51:42 -0700
  I am going to start repacking my cv's when the boots arrive. My question is should I get the grease in the tube...
• 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: Wheel Knocking?
  Historical mailing list - Little Bear
  Wed, 6 Dec 2000 15:59:54 -0500
  ...Was the outter CV Joint. Replaced it and repacked the inner with a new boot and bolts.. No more sound. I would look into...