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• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:58:06 -0400
  ...of the cv >joints over the stock set up, then the boots will be flexed more >during everyday driving. How would changing the wheel...
• balljoint leaking grease
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Thu, 15 Feb 2001 19:02:57 EST
  My lower left balljoint boot is split pretty good and leaking grease. 1.Does the balljoint have to be replaced or is there an...
• Re: CV boot or axle?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:41:47 -0700
  ...CV boot or axle? > > >> Am I the only one that enjoys CV service? �I love the way it feels when >> everything is apart and...
• CV boot study
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Mon, 24 Dec 2012 11:33:00 -0500
  any chance of getting a short link on this as i don't speak german and the link is broken in the digest. mike
• So now we have a chat place?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Bellanca
  Fri, 18 Jul 1997 17:08:03 -0700
  This is quite a web site ( vanagon.com). A Chat place to boot. Well well, Very nice indeed, Bob Bellanca
• Re: Window Air Conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
  Sun, 8 Aug 2004 18:31:47 -0400
  I got mine from Terry K his window unit cools great, it's light enough to man handle...and looks good to boot
• Re: source of more cv grease? OVER packing?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sat, 11 Mar 2006 19:00:04 -0800
  ...Packing the boot full will result in boot failure, tearing. I maybe wrong, but I would like some of you chip in here and...
• Cost effective,,expected for 60,000mi svc
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 20:43:58 EDT
  ...The labor to remove each shaft and all 4 joints, repack and replace the boots isn't cost effective. You're better off waiting...
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:11:15 -0500
  ...I wonder if the reason Scott has no trouble with the boots splitting is that the amount of grease he puts in keeps the...
• Re: CV Joint advice
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sun, 4 Jul 1999 20:22:52 -0400
  Anywhere from 80k-120k, depending on how bad your boots look and how dry your joints sound when you move the axle in and...
• Re: 2.1l Air Intake boot also discontinued
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 3 Dec 2005 08:20:13 -0600
  ...This is the accordian >looking boot between the air flow meter and the throttle body. It has >been discontinued by VW as of August...
• Re: CV boot replacement
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 21:06:13 -0500
  ...CV boot replacement > > I have some specific questions about replacing CV boots on my '84 Westy > that > I can't figure out from reading...
• 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...
• Help! correct steering boot clamps?
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sun, 25 Apr 1999 09:06:21 -0700
  Volks I need some advice, I had a shop replace a torn steering arm boot near the left front wheel on my 90 Westy...
• Re: drilling out axle bolts
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 2 Dec 2003 00:44:10 EST
  ...is it possible to do this drilling without damaging the cv's boot? --- It depends on how careful you are. If you have any...
• Re: /recommendation for power steering boots?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 13 Apr 2021 21:44:56 +0000
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• Re: Wanted:Off Road Vehicle CV Boot etc. Protection (NSC)
  Historical mailing list - Chris brown
  Thu, 21 Feb 2002 20:26:35 EST
  Fast Forward in BC (fastforward.ca) lists these on their site, both OE VW and aftermarket copies. -chris
• Re: CV joints. Adding new grease.
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 26 Dec 2001 12:05:23 -0800
  ...http://volksweb.relitech.com/cvjoints.htm But I still can not locate the link on the archives about the blue CV boots that are...
• Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 15 Aug 2016 23:49:26 -0300
  ...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: Upper ball joint - WTF? GOT IT!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 17 Feb 2007 09:29:59 -0800
  ...So thanks! Fortunately, since my neighbor had pickle forks and I was replacing the old ball joints, the rubber boots were expendable. I bet...
• Canadian Westfalia Shore Power Cord Warning
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 2 Feb 2015 14:50:56 -0800
  ...The white neutral wire pulled out quite easily from the connector even though I was pulling mostly on the (vinyl?) boot itself. The 2...
• Re: tie rod boots
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:54:45 -0700
  The reason they're not listed on the site for Vanagons is that VW never listed a replacement boot in any of their parts...
• Re: last call for axle cleaning suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 23:57:19 -0500
  ...What >> do people think is the best way for me to clean them up (at the ends >> where the boots will go)? >> >> Thanks for...
• Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 14 Aug 2016 21:39:32 -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: axle connected to hub bone?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 8 Aug 2009 13:22:06 -0700
  That sounds like the outer CV joint came apart inside the boot. Especially if the large nut is still on the outer end of...
• Re: Bum CV joint summary - another cheap fix
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Jun 1996 17:23:40
  ...Unless there is a torn boot and the CV is actually out of grease, you can simply remove the axle shaft and reverse it...
• Re: [Syncro] drivetrain vibration
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 7 Nov 2000 15:13:45 -0800
  ...even after balancing! The most successful rebuilds seem to be the ones that remove the rubber boot and rebuild the shaft without a rubber...
• Re: oil inside intake boot
  Historical mailing list - William Greenamyer
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 09:44:01 -0500
  ...Still getting oil in the intake boot. Is there supposed to be something in the tower on a 1.9 to keep out the...
• Re: hard start, for 2 years!
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Fri, 27 Apr 2007 12:12:44 -0400
  "faulty air intake boot?" I wish. I have thoroughly inspected the boot several times and have not found any problems. the rubber looks good...
• Re: Busdepot, Van Again, Chris Turner, our vendors!
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Tue, 8 May 2001 20:37:20 -0700
  Hear, hear! Great post, Mike. Thumbs up. All true & a damn good piece of writing to boot. Phaedra '85 Wolfs Westy
• New VW CV joints cheap
  Historical mailing list - Jim DiGennaro
  Tue, 8 Jun 1999 22:48:59 -0400
  ...They go for 40 bucks to your door w/boot. New in a VW box. (boots are seperate) The more we buy the better...
• Re: CV & Axle for a Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 15:42:27 EDT
  ...Bad is usually caused by lack of grease caused a torn boot. On my other VW's we used to take junk yard CV...
• Re: Rebuilt cv drive shaft
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 10 Apr 2003 21:50:57 -0400
  ...We sell both individual Lobro CV joints and boots, and complete new (not remanufactured) shafts with joints and boots already installed. The price is...
• Re: mounting a laptop in vanagon
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:48:40 -0800
  ...http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/TB_bootToC.jpg/TB_bootToC-full;init:.jpg for under $200 in eSchmay. But. It's only a P3.... and...
• CV joint noise problem and simple greasing fix
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 8 Apr 2004 18:20:46 -0700
  ...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: linkage lube and washer check valve
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 24 May 2011 11:16:14 -0700
  ...The rubber boots on linkage were in great shape. Oh and the result of cleaning and lubing that bushing back there always amazes me...
• Re: Vanagon 89 - Clutch Slave Cyl &....
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Sat, 10 Oct 1998 19:40:31 -0500
  ...As for the C/V boots, Bently says if they are split, regrease and install new boots. Grit will eat those bearings pronto. John...
• Re: 2 EFI tips from Import Service magazine
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 May 1996 11:14:29 -0800
  ...Check the intake boot very carefully for a split >or deep crack. > > Yeah It was torn on the engine that I currently have out...
• Re: Transmission -- hard to get in first
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 17 Nov 1999 01:08:16 +0100
  ...Put the shifter in 2nd gear, pull up the rubber boot at the bottom of the shifter. Now you'll find two 10mm nuts...
• For Sale: MANUAL Steering Rack
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 15:13:41 EDT
  1984 Vanagon MANUAL Steering Rack - Excellent condition, low miles (less than 86K), no splits or tears in boots, no slop. This rack was lubed...
• =?utf-8?Q?Re:_Torn_PS_rack_boot_before_1500_mile_trip?=
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 12 Aug 2014 03:56:18 +0000
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• Re: Camping in Sleepers
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Sat, 9 Dec 1995 17:09:05 CST6CDT
  ...maybe we could get Richard to print up a batch of vanagon@lenti sleepers? -- XXL Tall with a size 12 bootie. (a frightening mental...
• Archives Search --> the URL - correction
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 14 Jul 1999 13:47:53 -0300
  Sorry everybody, but the correct URL is <ftp://gerry.vanagon.com/pub/listserv/searching.txt> sorry, and to boot it is now in the...
• Re: first time buyer
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 20 Jan 2011 07:41:20 -0800
  It is all a matter of degree and he said he would give that buyer the boot so you would be walking already. Some...
• Complete Axle arrive, and some questions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 23 Jun 2022 14:25:58 -0400
  Hi folks, The lovely ready to go Axle for my Manual transmission needing a new boot has arrived. It came packed ahead with grease...
• Re: Primer
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Mon, 1 Aug 2011 06:36:41 -0400
  -One reason for taking the class was to use their paint booth. But I still have to get it ready, and doing that during...
• Inject grease into rear wheel bearings w/o disassembly?
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:04:34 -0700
  While under the Vanagon to pull the starter I noticed the rubber boot on the passenger side CV joint is torn. No clunks from...
• Re: New Type of CV Boot Available - 10 Minutes and boot replaced
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Thu, 8 Apr 1999 16:01:49 -0700
  Marshall Ruskin wrote: > <<BTW: I was pulling into a gas station today, and an attractive teenage girl > leaned out of her car, and yelled...
• Re: Brake caliper bolts - why does Bentley says replace ?
  Historical mailing list - k1cajun
  Fri, 21 Apr 2000 02:56:36 -0500
  ...It comes with the caliper bolts, boots and some grease and is > made by Lucas/Girling. $10 and the part number is 443698470. Thanks...
• Re: CV joint boot kit - what to do with the large washer?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 10 Sep 2004 09:11:46 -0400
  ...Pascal (DNR/MRN) wrote: > I just received two new CV joint boot kits for my '84 Westy from the Bus > Depot. They came with...
• Re: Replacing driver's door wiring
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 18 Mar 2005 18:13:54 -0600
  Consider a bicycle inner tube as a boot. Jim On Mar 18, 2005, at 4:16 PM, Ryan London wrote: > I've concluded that...
• Re: CV joint noise problem and simple greasing fix
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 8 Apr 2004 22:20:30 -0500
  Sounds to me like you possibly 'ONLY' put the grease in the boot. The long 1/8" tube was to reach into the ball...
• Re: Reaching the end . . .
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 10:20:15 -0500
  ...3) As 2, but also replace boots -- another $20? 4) Replace both joints and boots. 5) Buy rebuilt axle with joints already installed and...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 28 Apr 2014 08:33:57 -0700
  ...There have been discussions on the list about poor quality boots, so I'm sticking with OEM boots until they fail, and I'm...
• Re: Point Lube & Grease
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 9 Feb 1996 15:11:43 CST6CDT
  ...it DOES prevent corrosion and is used on spark plug boots to allow easy removal. it is non-conducting so as to not conduct...
• Re: Upper Rear CVs
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Jul 1994 10:43:48 -0400
  ...check your boots though - if they are torn there isnt any point in carefully doing the cleaning unless you fix a broken boot sps
• Re: upper control arm
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 13:42:51 EST
  ...My upper boots were torn but the joints were good so I found some boots that would fit.. they failed within 2 months. A...
• Re: politically correct
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 Sep 94 14:57: 5 EDT
  ...Love that idea of the long underwear and hiking boots!!! Next we get the whip and prune-danish ...... * * * * * * * * * * Pete Sellers "Constant And Never-ending...
• Re: Only in America
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 19:25:04 EST
  Boots is a British drugstore chain. Hence: Only in America and the U.K. (where they still insist on driving on the wrong side...
• HELP>>> Porwe Steering Fliud leaking
  Historical mailing list - Chad G
  Fri, 24 Aug 2001 12:58:31 -0400
  I have noticed power steering flund leaking from under a rubber boot on the front passenger side of the van.........what could this be...