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• Re: CV joint packing grease?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 6 Jan 2005 23:57:29 -0700
  ...6 152 12 75 00 505 is the PN and, as Warren says, the grease tube comes with the boot. The tube says it...
• Re: Power Steering Boots and Back-up Wrenches
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 27 Jan 2005 09:20:51 EST
  ...What makes this approach to replacing steering rack boots puzzling is that neither the tie rods nor the outer tie rod ends have to...
• Re: How does it leak in?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 8 Nov 2011 00:06:45 -0600
  ...Once the tube part of the boot is > broken, you will get water in, right at the top of the hatch. And of course...
• Re: CV Boot replacement...
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Mon, 19 Mar 2001 23:04:48 -0800
  ...HOW TO KEEP ANY CV JOINT ALIVE FOR YEARS AFTER > THERE'S A HOLE IN THE BOOT : > > go to a motorcylce shop and get...
• Re: Cyber cafes
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 3 May 2002 13:58:26 -0600
  ...He plugs into a phone line at his booth and works away. He orders meals and drinks and pays a nominal fee for the...
• Re: diagnosing CV Q's
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 29 Nov 2004 14:42:43 -0800
  ...Force the grease toward the CV once you squirt it in there under the boot as close to the bearings as possible by massaging...
• Re: PHOTOS: San Francisco Bay Area VAN-O-RAMA 2008
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:26:08 -0700
  Neil, I don't they serve sushi and ice cream at boot camp. Last year it was pizza and soda. Oh you mean the...
• not receiving any posts
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:50:47 -0600
  is the list still up or have I been booted for some reason.My Westy misses you all. Spencer
• Re: Any Clutch Slave Cylinder Secrets?
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Mon, 31 Oct 2005 09:22:33 -0500
  There is room underneath to get it off, but it is a pain in the Boot-tocks.
• Common problem, I think
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sat, 3 Mar 2007 18:09:00 -0500
  ...There is one suspicious spark plug boot - the red rubber ring around the socket appears to be largely gone. Gave all the sockets a...
• Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 15 Aug 2016 15:16:10 -0400
  ...I’ plan to get the better quality boots and have them ready to go. > > These tips are appreciated and I’ve read through them...
• Re: oil inside intake boot
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Tue, 2 Nov 2004 18:03:03 -0800
  ...amount of oil (not puddles, but wet) inside of the intake > boot; apparently heading in from (what I think is) the crankcase breather, > thru...
• Re: Info on NH and Southern Maine
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 16:20:06 -0400
  ...I don't know how far into Maine you are going, but if you get far enough along the coast: - Boothbay Harbor - Heavy tourist...
• CV joint - which side faces the boots ?
  Historical mailing list - k1cajun
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 09:18:41 -0600
  ...I wasn't sure whether the groove is to face the flange on the tranny/spindle or the boots, since the LoBro package and...
• Power mirror help needed.--please post for me
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 19:35:04 -0600
  ...The boot in the door is really solid, and i tugged on the wires before/after this boot and none appear broken; I did...
• iRE: Power Mirrors not working
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 12:31:54 -0800
  Is there a way to get into those wires without pulling off the door panel or cutting the boot? I have a dead speaker...
• Re: CV joint noise problem and simple greasing fix
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 9 Apr 2004 11:39:31 -0500
  ...I positioned the tip of the grease gun applicator around > several locations inside the boot, then used a plastic tie to tighten > the > boot...
• Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
  Historical mailing list - Ned Savoie
  Mon, 15 Aug 2016 16:45:05 -0400
  Hey Eric (and list), What about using one of the aftermarket boots that you screw together. I know they have a bad reputation, but...
• Re: What do Vanagon drivers ride & wear?
  Historical mailing list - Herb Mooney
  Sun, 9 Feb 2003 22:02:05 -0000
  jeans leather jacket boots crazy t-shirt spiked hair Motorcycles: 1970 Triumph Tiger 1999 Triumph Speed Triple
• Re: Eurovan e-brake boot (picture)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 8 Nov 2003 03:09:51 EST
  the plastic cover from a rabbit-cabriolet slips right onto the 80-84 vanagon e-brake handle. chris
• Re: interesting idle issue
  Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 18:57:33 EST
  Make sure your boot tis on all the way around on both ends // Don at DVW Imports // www.dvwimportautoparts.com
• 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
  ...CV joint boot kit - what to do with the large washer? I put like 2 hrs of sweat and tears installing that washer. but...
• P.I. 2082 - Accelerator cable change
  Historical mailing list - Subject: P.I. 2082 - Accelerator cable change
  March 31, 1990
  ...to auto trans - 251-721-555 E make sure these Rubber boot (rear/engine): 251-723-580 are correct. Rubber boot (front/pedal): 251...
• syncro - front cv joint r&r
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:52:00 -0700
  ...I need to replace torn boot on front right inner cv joint. I'd prefer to take entire front axle out and regrease both...
• Re: Rounded CV joint bolts
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Fri, 20 Sep 2002 06:19:16 -0400
  Just cut the heads off, remove the boot and the bolts easily come out with pliers, sometimes even by hand.if you screw up...
• Pwr Steering Rack Maint.
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Sat, 10 May 2008 12:22:38 -0700
  ...Mine has not "blown out" yet but has a real slow ( a few drops over time) leak at one of the boots where the...
• Re: CV Grease Kits
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:17:36 -0500
  ...You need to remove the clamp first that > is on the small end of the boot/axle. You can channel the length as far...
• Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 15 Aug 2016 19:00:42 -0400
  ...Still this could be a handy thing to have to keep me from getting stuck traveling with a open boot in the future. Eric...
• Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 15 Aug 2016 19:38:17 -0700
  Never seen a split IRS CV joint boot. Swing axle used such things, but (like I said) I’ve never seen such a critter...
• Re: What are you folks working on these days?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 24 Jul 2023 15:17:40 -0500
  ...I do hope the new CV boots > turn out to be good ones so I can do this a bit less often. > > The support...
• Gah. Inspections
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 9 Aug 2002 01:29:22 EDT
  ...CV boots torn on both front axles. Steering rack boots torn. The CV joints had sprayed their grease all over the front brakes, so...
• Re: Pwr Steering Rack Maint.
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Sun, 11 May 2008 10:29:42 -0700
  ...I have ALWAYS replaced these boot by removing the tie rod > from the rack Not sure what you mean here? How does one remove...
• CV Shafts - 86 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Maurizio Penna
  Sun, 17 Jan 1999 15:39:23 -0800
  ...If they are the same, is there any harm in switching them around ? When purchasing new boots, the store is selling inner or outer...
• steering boot clamps
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sat, 24 Apr 1999 08:36:33 -0700
  Volks, I had a shop replace a torn steering arm boot near the left front wheel on my 90 Westy Syncro yesterday. When I...
• Re: CV Joint installation on half shaft
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 10:10:12 EST
  All of the Lobro- OE (German) CV joint with boot kits I sell for $55 each come with a color, step-by-step How...
• Re: 81 Vanagon Shift Linkage Problem...
  Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
  Thu, 4 May 2000 08:49:03 +0300
  ...In my case the guarding boot was torn and the cup is full of sand. I replaced only the cup but I suggest you...
• Re: Power Door Lock Consternation
  Historical mailing list - Robert Wing
  Wed, 5 Jul 2006 08:44:03 -0400
  ...The power door and mirror breaks were at the boot in the drivers door. The rear hatch break was by the rear light. The...
• Shift Lever Disassembly Help Needed
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:55:45 -0600
  ...I have new boots that go around the shift rod bushing, and I'm guessing I need to take the shift lever off to...
• What happened?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sun, 19 Oct 1997 17:30:15 -0400
  Is the list down? Or did I get the BOOt! Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler
• harness kit
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Mon, 16 Aug 1999 14:41:48 -0400
  Dear List, Anybody know where to get a kit to replace boots and connectors on the harness for a 83.5? Thanx, Woody
• Re: CV joints
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 21 Dec 2004 13:48:09 -0500
  http://www.benplace.com/cv_boot_anatomy.htm http://www.benplace.com/cv_joint_maintenance.htm Cheers, Ben http://www.benplace.com/
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:11:06 -0700
  ...clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts > Thanks, everyone. I was planning on re-using these bolts because they > don't > have...
• Re: Transmission Bell Housing Question Help
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:43:15 -0700
  ...I was not aware that it was mainly a matter of rubber boot compression. Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "aatransaxle" <daryl@aatransaxle.com> To: "Scott...
• Re: E-Code Light Question
  Historical mailing list - Sam Bateman
  Sat, 20 Feb 1999 17:05:43 EST
  ...steve >> Steve, On the Carello H-4's that I installed there was a BIG rubber boot that covered the entire bulb-socket. There...
• Re: Fund Raiser for Gerry WAS: Re: Cooking on the Road
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 09:40:42 -0700
  we could do the CD thing sort of like bootlegs at concerts. Someone with a burner and time can trade a few bucks and...
• Westfalia Maintenance files
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 6 Sep 2001 08:10:08 -0500
  ...The computer was part of my office network and I've lost the boot and system disks. Anybody out there got a set or...
• Re: greasing CV joints - Grease needle experience
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 26 Nov 2001 07:45:12 -0800
  ...ask Romel. > You could have had sand in the joints with perfect boots and no holes. > > Stan Wilder
• Re: 85gl acceleration Flat spot until warmed up
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 09:19:40 -0800
  Dennis Where do you get the the new harness & boot witrh just the pigtails ? thx tim ----- Original Message ----- From: "TC" <trclark@shaw.ca> To...
• Re: 90 Multivan auto locks problem
  Historical mailing list - Bob Wing
  Mon, 19 Jan 2009 07:35:12 -0500
  ...The power door and mirror breaks were at the boot in the drivers door. The rear hatch break was by the rear light. The...
• Re: CV joint question and success!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 18 Jul 2023 13:34:18 -0400
  ...I’m optimistic these will hold up. > > If so, every failed boot going forward means a set of these on the axle. > > By the...
• Shift lever slop & selector shaft lubrication
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Sat, 6 Nov 2004 00:01:07 -0500
  ...Looking again at drawing 69-20, are there supposed to be some protective boots (items 2a) that keep the grease in and the dirt...
• How do I ... (shifter stuff)
  Historical mailing list - Barry Mercer
  Sun, 19 Jun 2005 21:49:33 -0400
  ...I've got the replacement boot from the dealer. ( $17.00 Cdn) The boot that covers the actuator shaft also need replacing. I'll...
• Re: How do I ... (shifter stuff)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 19 Jun 2005 22:13:38 -0500
  ...I've got the > replacement boot from the dealer. ( $17.00 Cdn) The boot that > covers the actuator shaft also need replacing. I'll...
• Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 3 May 2010 21:43:39 -0700
  ...Do I worry > about this as a "must-replace-before-summer" item, and do bushings in > addition to boots? Van shifts like butter currently...
• Re: wire splicing
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 27 Sep 2003 11:40:36 EDT
  ...Any suggestions on splicing or otherwise repairing it? >> Jerry, my man, replace all the conductors which run through that boot or there is a...
• Re: Actual burn times with Mr Buddy MH9B (Little Buddy)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 9 Nov 2010 18:02:31 -0800
  I went to boot camp with Johnny Rivers, literally. Recently saw him on TV...he looks as old as I do...Sheesh! Forget what...
• Re: air intake boot repair
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 12:01:14 -0400
  Weather stripping cenent works great for this.Grips tight and wontlet go,no matter what.Also it is the same color.
• Looking for How To change Front CV Boot (Syncro )
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Fri, 23 Nov 2007 11:59:27 -0500
  Is there a how-to anywhere on the net that anyone can recommend? tabe johnson / 87 westy
• transaxle being rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - Polly
  Sun, 8 Jun 2008 09:43:09 -0700
  Just fishing for suggestions on maintenance stuff while the transaxle is out. Already doing CV joints, starter and boots. What else? TIA, Paul
• Re: CV left front outer :( for'90 syncro westy
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Sun, 3 Nov 1996 20:09:18 -0500 (EST)
  ...TIA! > FoxhntrPat@aol.com Just did an out boot on my 86 Syncro. In a few simple statements, what is it you need? Eric...