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TIICO: cruise control/parts
Historical mailing list - Cookson, Noel
Tue, 18 Jun 2002 14:38:19 -0500
...On the stock Vanagon the actuator is attached to the throttle via a slimline ball joint. I need to locate one of these ball...
Re: Replacing CV joints
Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
Thu, 15 Sep 2005 09:39:52 -0700
...Replacing CV joints I'm replacing my CV joints with LOBRO ones. Can anyone tell me please whether the one groove or the three...
Re: Help removing stripped CV joint bolts
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sun, 10 Dec 2006 10:04:08 -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: CV joints
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:45:13 -0600
...CV joints > >Thanks John, >That's pretty clever. >And at least you don't have to lay awake at night worrying about your CV...
Help- stranded- cv joint problem
Historical mailing list - Mark Schrope
Fri, 3 Jul 1998 18:55:36 -0400
Well, I was pretty pleased with myself having just removed, cleaned and regreased my cv joints for the first time. Things seemed to be...
Re: (rear) cv joint
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 5 Mar 2006 10:16:23 -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: Ball joints replacement
Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
Sat, 22 Aug 1998 23:18:42 -1000
...now do the same with the upper ball joint and lower ball joint except tap the lower ball joint from the top, the bottom...
Re: Ball Joint removal.
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 18 Nov 2010 13:11:50 -0800
Yup, lived in Ontario for 9 years and experienced frozen ball joints a lot. I now have a BIG pickle fork to go with...
Re: Syncro Driveshaft Shot!
Historical mailing list
Mon, 5 Feb 1996 16:43:57 -0500
> Anybody know if the U-joint is really a replaceable and available part, > and if there's an OEM equivalent? Alternatively, has anybody out...
Re: 2.1L running with hole in case
Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
Wed, 22 Sep 1999 10:29:57 -0700
Jeff Just a thought on your binding VC and trashed CV joint. A couple of years ago I was experiencing a binding VC in...
Vanagon CV Joint Fasteners
Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
Sat, 13 Dec 2008 20:30:31 -0400
I�m in the process of refurbishing my drive shafts and CV joints on my �86 (2.1 standard) Westy. I have new boots...
Anti-Sway Bar
Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
Fri, 14 Jul 2017 16:51:19 -0400
I thought I was done with replacing all the front end bushings and ball joints, but when I turned the wheel to get to...
Re: Ball Joint Removal Tool
Historical mailing list
Sun, 1 Apr 1990 16:40:30 -0400
...I have had ball joints which the 'puller' wont get apart, only the pickel fork did the trick.
Re: [Syncro] 87 ball joints
Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
Wed, 19 Jan 2005 12:14:20 -0500
Sean, For upper ball joints see Tom Carrington's web site: http://volksweb.relitech.com/uballjnt.htm Some additional information is located at: http...
Re: Front Transfer case on an 87 Syncro
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Fri, 1 Dec 2006 16:29:44 -0700
...Had some dry/frozen needle bearings in one of the 4 joints. Bob Stevens '87 Westy Syncro "Passion Fruit"
Muffler Bearings, was RE: Friday: Best Stupid Automotive Product
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Sat, 24 Nov 2007 09:46:46 -0500
Sorry, I know it's Saturday but regarding muffler bearings- Many car exhaust systems use a "ball joint" type connection to allow the exhaust...
Re: Upper ball joints - replacement
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Sat, 20 Jul 2002 09:48:49 -0700
...torque properly seat the balljoint? > > > > It is a tapered joint, and when the tapered joint is clean and free > from burrs, it should seat...
Re: "Just the boots, please" !!??
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 10 Nov 1999 14:35:42 -0800
No, ball joints and boots are manufactured as a unit. Besides, the major cost is in labor for removing and replacing the joint and...
Re: CV greasing - not smooth when put back together :(
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 15 May 2017 14:23:18 -0700
When I had my '84 back in the '90's I asked the dealer about servicing the CV joints around 100k. Interestingly, they told...
Re: Syncro Parts or standard?
Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
Sat, 20 Feb 1999 21:14:15 EST
...Not Standard Upper Right Ball Joint: Standard Front Outter CV Joint Boot: Don't have them on 2WD, Not Standard Hope this helps! Brad...
Defective Ball Joints
Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
Wed, 9 Aug 2000 21:11:46 -0700
I went to install upper ball joints i bought from a list vendor and find that they are defective. The part that inserts in...
Re: CV joints
Historical mailing list - Rob
Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:19:42 -0800
...If I determine >the CV Joint is still good, I remove it from the axle, completely >disassemble it, clean it, repack it and install...
Re: CV joint reversal?
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:51:18 -0500
...what about the amount of axial "bend", in other words, does the >CV joint up at the transaxle actually run at a more acute...
Re: CV joints - PS
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:02:55 -0800
...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: Help! How to disassemble a halfshaft (Syncro Front)
Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
Tue, 25 Jan 2000 15:33:41 -0700
...I want to confirm that you are talking about the inner CV joint here. I can get to, and remove the circlip and the...
Re: (rear) cv joint
Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
Tue, 7 Mar 2006 23:12:11 -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: CV Joints
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sun, 27 Apr 2014 18:02:10 -0700
...The synthetic grease won't dry out, and the moly withstands the pressure in a CV joint. There have been discussions on the list...
Re: Syncro Driveshaft Repair (replacement u-joints)
Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
Wed, 1 Apr 1998 08:14:22 -0500
...Syncro Driveshaft Repair (replacement u-joints) The following details my experiences with repairing my Syncro driveshaft by replacing the u-joints at a reasonable...
Re: If you've replaced your CV joints--please read
Historical mailing list - James Digennaro
Mon, 17 Feb 1997 19:33:51 +0000
Hi Volks, I've read a post about CV joints and had to add my 2 cents. When I first bought my current vanagon...
Re: CV bolt rounded -- what to do?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 31 Dec 2023 19:15:40 -0600
...Remove the CV joint. Then drill a hole in the remaining dimple to fit your favorite thread extractor and have at it. Jim On...
Re: Syncro Shaft
Historical mailing list - T G
Sat, 1 Jan 2000 12:41:39 -0800
...No one was able to shim up those joints right. One time it was almost right but that only lasted about 2k and it...
Re: CV joint
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Sat, 14 Aug 2004 19:04:03 -0400
...I have used mostly Lobro joints FWIW, Lobro _is_ GKN. GKN is the parent company of Lobro and they have now taken to using...
Re: Ball joints, upper / lower photo procedure
Historical mailing list - wognacious
Sat, 27 Jan 2007 07:48:57 -0800
I'm gearing up to do the ball joint thing and am wondering what else I should replace since I'm going to taking...
Re: (rear) cv joint
Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
Tue, 7 Mar 2006 23:01:11 -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: Problems with the u-joints of the driveshaft
Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
Thu, 29 Apr 1999 21:11:15 -0700
...Sure is fun greasing those joints. Cheers, Tom Neal '87 syncro On Thu, 29 Apr 1999, Dennis Haynes wrote: > This is probably why VW...
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...
CV Joints 80 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Mark Howser
Thu, 01 Feb 96 10:21:56 -0500
...Is this a failing CV joint? What else can I do to confirm that's what it is? If it is failing, what is...
Braided Flexible Tiico Exhaust Connection
Historical mailing list - Michael Blackbun
Mon, 12 Aug 2002 10:35:20 -0600
...I was at a VW show this weekend and noticed a tiico owner had a braided flexible joint betweend the muffler and the rest...
Re: CV joint reversal?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:48:48 -0500
...would work, too - but you >can't do that, since the joints themselves have an axle end and a hub >end. So, you cannot...
Re: Beck/Arnley ball joints
Historical mailing list - Jason
Wed, 10 Sep 2014 22:28:10 -0400
...Beck/Arnley ball joints > > Hi all, > > Just picked up a Beck/Arnley upper ball joint from a FLAPS, box said Made > in Germany, but...
Re: Manual Transmission Leaking at CV Joint
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 22 Sep 2010 16:30:19 -0700
...Looked up there....definitely leaking from the interface between inner CV Joint and 4 speed manual transmission. Wiped the floor clean, and next day...
Re: (rear) cv joint
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Wed, 8 Mar 2006 05:23:12 -0800
...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: (rear) cv joint
Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
Sat, 4 Mar 2006 12:53:28 -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: Swing Axle Boot Leak Question - the only Swing Axle 88 Vanagon in existence
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:44:14 -0800
...The 'right repair' is remove that whole axle, inspect CV joints for looseness and not having enough grease, re-lube or replace joints and...
Re: Syncro Inner CV Joint Boots
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Thu, 29 Jul 2004 07:42:49 -0400
...They will leak at the joint. Eric Kim Brennan wrote: > Hmm, last time my CV boots got replaced the shop used some of those...
From CV joints to wheel bearings
Historical mailing list - Ian Cameron
Wed, 7 Jul 1999 16:53:51 -0700
Well - my CV joint problem is solved - it was a front wheel bearing. When the noise first manifested itself I jacked up the front...
Re: CV & Axle for a Syncro
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Mon, 19 Aug 2002 15:42:27 EDT
...The boots tore, but the joints are still good as they were serviced before all sorts of abrasive crud got into the joint.
Front end overhaul
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 10 Jan 2016 12:24:40 -0600
I am soon to replace the bushings and ball joints on the front of my 88 GL. I can manage the upper ball joints...
Ball joints& tie rod ends
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:43:24 -0600
...he picked them off of, are there any changes of ball joints within certain years?? I am currently away from my bentley, thanks!! Velma...
worn cv joint symptom?
Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
Fri, 28 Jun 2002 00:59:33 EDT
...Is that a symptom of worn-out cv joint? Jim W88kender Los Angeles
Re: 1.9L Hiccup Remedy?
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Tue, 23 May 2006 23:05:32 -0400
David, If you are handy with a soldering iron (know which end to hold), open up the ECU and carefully inspect the solder joints...
Looking for part
Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
Fri, 5 Jan 2007 15:06:09 -0500
Hello I have a van with power steering that has a bad"U"-joint going into the power steering rack. There is slop apparently...
Re: G.W. 1.5" lift springs
Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
Tue, 11 Mar 2014 18:20:56 -0500
...I took them out because > I kept wearing out the CV Joints. > > D. Wilhite > 84' Westy > Middle TN > > > > > I'm thinking possible cv joints...
Re: Dished Washer With New CV Joints?
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Sat, 25 Feb 2012 20:05:59 +0000
Yes, it does, and I found Van Cafe's website has a write up on CV joint replacement, and it says some older models...
Re: remanufactured syncro driveshaft
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Wed, 22 Sep 1999 23:23:11 -0500
I have indicated in the past the great work done by Proven Force Clutch and U-Joint of Minneapolis, MN. They will install two...
Re: Replacing CV joints
Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
Thu, 15 Sep 2005 05:20:03 -0700
...Replacing CV joints > I'm replacing my CV joints with LOBRO ones. Can anyone tell me please > whether the one groove or the three...
Re: What to do with torn CV boot
Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
Mon, 29 Mar 1999 21:57:18 -0500
...I've never > worked on CV joints before and need some advice: > > How do I tell if the CV joint is any good, or...
Re: Lower Ball Joint tool
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 20 Sep 2015 22:03:21 +0000
...knuckles to the shop for us to press the old ball > joints out & & the new ones in. The owner would tell them we'd...
Syncro Driveshaft Vibration
Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
Wed, 6 Jun 2001 21:03:52 -0700
...While changing a U-joint on my '87 with a spare from an '86, I tried to change the end with the rubber damper...
Re: Mechanic in Knox, TN?
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Thu, 5 Feb 2004 15:35:49 -0800
Don't know of any VW mechanics in Knox, TN, but the CV joints/brakes/bearings on a VW are certainly "standard" enough that...