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Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:08:53 -0700
...clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts >I am having my local shop save me some of the metal parts of discarded...
Re: 9-month life on new CV boots
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:31:20 -0700
...9-month life on new CV boots All this talk about CV joint cleaning and booting made me take a look at my boots...
Re: Rockford cv boots opinions
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:11:00 -0400
My friend's father opened a CV axle repair shop a while back; he rebuilt his axles with Rockford boots. At the time I...
Re: CV Maintenance - Re-use old or new Rockford USA boots?
Historical mailing list - Roman Haag
Tue, 18 Apr 2017 18:40:42 -0400
...CV Maintenance - Re-use old or new Rockford USA boots? >> >> Hi, >> >> I am going to clean and lube the CV joints on my 2wd...
CV boots again.
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 15 Jul 2023 20:53:36 -0400
I think I take out an axle to change a CV boot about 4 times a year. I’m happy to work on my...
Re: rear cv boots
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 26 Mar 2003 22:56:51 -0600
...What is the easiest way to change the boot and grease > the cv > joint on rear. I think the boot is one piece. how...
CV Boot replacement...
Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
Sat, 17 Mar 2001 22:57:56 -0800
While under my van replacing the coolant hoses, I was disheartened to note that three of my CV boots are torn at the small...
Re: CV boots does anyone make quality boots these days ?
Historical mailing list - neil
Sun, 11 Mar 2007 16:55:12 -0700
...Kit Axle Boot" (251 598 201 CVJ Boot Kit) on all 4 along w/new CV's last summer. Have put 1000 - 1500 Km...
CV boot guards and Stone Deflectors?
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Mon, 2 Oct 2000 08:25:02 -0700
I'd love to have a set of the CV Boot Guards and Stone Deflectors before heading off to Mexico in the spring.... But...
Re: New Type of CV Boot Available - 10 Minutes and boot replaced
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Thu, 8 Apr 1999 08:32:03 EDT
...If one has boots that DON'T use >clamps on >their CV Joints, can boots WITH clamps be substituted? > >Also: ARE there CV boot...
90SyncroWesty "Front CV Boots"
Historical mailing list - Yoshi
Mon, 25 Dec 2000 21:39:38 +0900
Hi, Friend's CV boots tore. He tries to find those parts in Japan. But, he doesn't know that accurate size. If possible...
storing CV boots
Historical mailing list
Thu, 30 Jan 1997 06:25:23 -0800
I have some CV boots (already mounted to axles with CV joints) that I won't be using for a while (several years maybe...
Re: Still Confused about Syncro CV Boots
Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
Mon, 12 Feb 2001 22:14:30 -0500
When I changed my CV boots on my 87 Syncro (still stuck in Flagstaff Arizona but that is another long story!) last spring the...
Same Syncro CV Boots F/R?
Historical mailing list
Thu, 4 Jan 1996 12:15:35 -0800
Are the boots I need for the outside CV joints on my Syncro the same part for front and rear? (I seem to remember...
FW: CV Boots and crimp clamps
Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
Mon, 21 Aug 2000 09:32:32 -0400
...CV Boots and crimp clamps Hi- So I ordered and recieved a set of 4 CV Boot Kits to replace the boots on the...
Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 30 Aug 2011 19:27:33 -0500
...clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts > > > I am having my local shop save me some of the metal parts of discarded...
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 Joints
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 16 Aug 2004 18:26:46 -0500
If there's nothing wrong with the CV joint, don't replace it just because the boot is bad. Just get the boot. And...
Re: [T2] Clicking CVs
Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
Mon, 2 Oct 2000 15:40:16 -0400
...Re: [T2] Clicking CVs > > > On Sun, 1 Oct 2000, Scott Fraser wrote: > > > It looks like I toasted a CV. The boot broke and I...
rear cv boots
Historical mailing list - Sidney White
Wed, 26 Mar 2003 23:49:09 EST
...What is the easiest way to change the boot and grease the cv joint on rear. I think the boot is one piece. how...
FW: [Syncro] CV Boots and crimp clamps
Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
Tue, 22 Aug 2000 10:50:35 -0400
...Re: [Syncro] CV Boots and crimp clamps I have never used the clamps on the rear CV joint boots. Once when a friend did...
Using wire ties on CV joint boots?
Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
Mon, 31 Jan 2000 15:48:23 -0700
Has anyone tried using wire ties on CV joint boots as a temporary or permanent option to the metal ones? John-Reed Mesa, AZ
Re: 86 Vanagon CV boots replacement
Historical mailing list
Fri, 22 Mar 1996 02:41:59 -0500
In a message dated 96-03-21 10:34:49 EST, schroszy@nslsilus.org writes: >My van has one torn CV boot. I was...
Re: CV boot material 2WD
Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
Fri, 16 Aug 2002 10:46:08 -0500
...Wondering if there is a better quality CV boot > available? Lobro? Where to buy them? > > TIA > > JB > '89 Wolfsburgs -- Harmon Seaver CyberShamanix http://www...
Re: need CV boot bolt spacers
Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
Mon, 21 Feb 2000 07:19:47 -0800
...Williams, MD (laptop)" wrote: > > I just checked up under my Westie and noticed the "highly qualified > mecanics" who replaced my CV boots neglected to...
Re: CV Boot replacement...
Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
Sat, 17 Mar 2001 23:27:45 -0800
Daniel Schmitz wrote: > While under my van replacing the coolant hoses, I was disheartened to > note that three of my CV boots are torn...
87 Synchro CV Boots
Historical mailing list - Capt Meschwitz
Sat, 26 Oct 1996 21:09:16 -0500
I just bought and '87 Synchro, and an outboard front CV boot let go the first day (did I turn a corner too tight...
Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:07:49 -0700
...clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts >I am having my local shop save me some of the metal parts of discarded...
CV boot seperated
Historical mailing list - Brien Dews
Mon, 26 Mar 2007 16:20:02 -0400
One of my CV boots has seperated from the metal flange it connects to (wide end towards tranny.) Can this be but back in...
Re: Cv boots
Historical mailing list - Neil
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 11:53:18 -0700
...https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=745007&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=rockford+cv+boot&start=0 Neil. On 8/14...
Is Lobro a good make for CV joint?
Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
Tue, 7 Jan 1997 21:23:41 -0000
I can get a so called Lobro (umlaut over the first o) CV joint kit (includes boot, grease, clips etc) for GB#41.12...
Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
Historical mailing list - Mike
Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:53:02 -0400
...clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts At 11:16 AM 8/30/2011, Jim Felder wrote... >Johnson Foreign Auto, my local...
Re: CV greaser. Was: squeaking wheel.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 26 Aug 2016 17:30:17 -0400
...I'd read here about applying CV grease in under the small end of CV boot with a grease gun and nozzle then massaging...
Tie Rod Boot replacement
Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
Wed, 17 Sep 2003 13:50:58 EDT
...CV joint rubber boot for a beetle that was split length-wise and clipped over the CV joint to allow replacement of the boot...
Re: CV Joints (as long as we are discussing it)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 19 Apr 2011 21:44:05 -0400
A properly packed CV joint should not have any grease in the boot at all. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
Re: CV joint boots
Historical mailing list
Mon, 7 Apr 1997 10:12:54 -0700
> Malcolm I think the outside cv boots with disc brake applications need to > withstand a lot of heat.Some Ford products use different material...
Re: CV Boots spun off again ?
Historical mailing list - TC
Mon, 13 Aug 2007 12:38:03 -0700
...do you think lobro engineering realy beleive that crimps will add to boot/cv life by keeping debris out of the joint with this...
Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
Historical mailing list - James Felder
Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:08:37 -0500
...clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts > > At 11:16 AM 8/30/2011, Jim Felder wrote... >> Johnson Foreign Auto, my local...
Re: Cv boots cracking
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:04:16 -0700
...both the outer and inner cv boots on the front axles to have the inner ends of the boot clamped to the axle shaft...
Re: 9-month life on new CV boots
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:42:39 -0700
...9-month life on new CV boots > > All this talk about CV joint cleaning and booting made me take a look at my > boots...
Re: CV Joints (as long as we are discussing it)
Historical mailing list - Mike
Tue, 19 Apr 2011 21:05:00 -0400
...really good CV joint boots ! I don't even consider them a 'regular failure item' . I have vanagons with CV joint boots on them...
Re: Cv boots cracking
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:05:47 -0700
...both the outer and inner cv boots on the front axles to have the inner ends of the boot clamped to the axle shaft...
Re: Syncro Inner CV Joint Boots
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Thu, 29 Jul 2004 01:39:06 -0400
Hmm, last time my CV boots got replaced the shop used some of those quick tie plastic things. I always used the hose clamps...
Re: 1991 westy: torn CV boots on AT - best course of action?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 13 Jan 2016 20:08:38 -0500
CV joint maintenance is a routine item and it is doubtful your boots are original, even if you only have 108K on the van...
Re: cv boots
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 4 Jan 2000 11:51:44 -0500
A frequent cause of boot failure is them being over packed. A properly packed CV joint should almost no grease on the boot itself...
Re: CV Joints
Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
Sun, 4 May 2014 14:28:08 -0700
...Perhaps this accounts for a higher CV boot failure as well? All seems plausible. Certainly better quality boots will last longer, but asking a...
VW CV Boots=Short life
Historical mailing list
Mon, 13 Jan 1997 19:15:06 -0600
About 7-8mons ago replaced CV's and boots. Wanted to replace with all VW OEM boots but partsman only had two VW, I...
Size of 12 pointer...Was.. need CV boot bolt spacers
Historical mailing list - tim vb-o'brien
Sun, 20 Feb 2000 22:55:24 -0800
...Williams, MD (laptop)" wrote: > > I just checked up under my Westie and noticed the "highly qualified > mecanics" who replaced my CV boots neglected to...
Re: 1991 westy: torn CV boots on AT - best course of action?
Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
Wed, 13 Jan 2016 11:55:47 -0800
...torn CV boots on AT - best course of action? All, I have a 1991 westy with an automatic transmission. I have torn boots on...
Re: 9-month life on new CV boots
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:56:48 -0700
...9-month life on new CV boots >> >> All this talk about CV joint cleaning and booting made me take a look at my >> boots...
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...
CV Joint boot blues
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Sat, 13 Dec 1997 02:53:00 -0600
...Can anyone tell me how a brand new outer cv joint boot on a 90 GL with less than 1K on it can be...
FW: [Syncro] CV Boots and crimp clamps
Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
Tue, 22 Aug 2000 10:12:14 -0400
...Re: [Syncro] CV Boots and crimp clamps I have never used the clamps on the rear CV joint boots. Once when a friend did...
Re: New Type of CV Boot Available - 10 Minutes and boot replaced
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Thu, 8 Apr 1999 01:20:20 +0200
...The manufacturer > says it will....... > > I have a totally torn outer CV boot (at the collar), and I was scoping out a > replacement. > > Canadian...
Re: CV joints. Adding new grease.
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Wed, 26 Dec 2001 15:07:36 -0800
...You'll want to put it into the boot, then "massage" the boot towards > the CV to work the grease into the joint. You...
Re: CV boots life
Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
Sun, 28 Jul 2002 21:27:00 -0700
...I had 2 outside boots replaced ab. 2 years ago after outer CV joint came off due to loosened bolts courtesy washboard road in...
Re: Cv boots
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 12:28:42 -0700
...replace a CV boot. I was under the > van for a different reason but inspected the boots. Driver’s side lower > boot is ripped...
Re: cv boots
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Tue, 4 Jan 2000 16:03:00 -0600
...cv boots > A frequent cause of boot failure is them being over packed. A properly > packed CV joint should almost no grease on the...
Re: CV replacement questions
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Sat, 18 Jun 2011 12:50:33 -0700
Hello Carl, The CV boots should be the same size as the stock manual trans CV boots in regular Vanagons. There are some models...
Re: CV boot seperated
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Mon, 26 Mar 2007 16:32:09 -0400
...One of my CV boots has seperated from the metal flange it connects to (wide end towards tranny.) Can this be but back in...