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syncro noise - gone
Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
Mon, 29 Jul 1996 14:05:57 -0400
...1.Remove clips from cv boots and push boot away from joint. 2.Wipe out as much old grease as possible. 3.I used...
a few power steering rack questions on a 1985 westy
Historical mailing list - Dean S
Tue, 4 Jun 2013 12:14:20 -0400
Well it seems a leak on both sides have developed(at the boot covers) in the steering rack of our 85 Westy..question I...
Re: Sledge & Shameful Behaviour
Historical mailing list - Lorraine
Tue, 20 Sep 2005 15:32:11 -0400
...bungee the door closed as I took my boot to the door, hoping to "boot" it closed, as the hatch was misbehaving. It won...
Demons X
Historical mailing list - ed donnen
Sun, 21 Aug 2011 09:58:35 -0400
Rust Demons X- The Paint Booth With some trepidation I approached Wednesday evening's activities in the paint booth. This was not quite idle...
A couple of CV joint questions
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Fri, 2 Jul 1999 16:40:16 -0700
...But, this groove was installed AWAY from the boots in my original joints, and the illustrations indicate likewise. None of the manuals indicate any...
Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:07:12 -0700
if non stock tire/wheel size increases the "resting angle" of the cv joints over the stock set up, then the boots will be...
Re: A couple of CV joint questions
Historical mailing list - Martin Kennelly
Sat, 3 Jul 1999 20:30:40 +0000
...tom wrote > Anyway, the guy who put on the CV joints used the spring washer that comes > with the boot kit, though none of...
Re: 2 SA Vanagon 5 Speed Trannies FS!
Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
Sun, 22 Nov 1998 14:45:42 +0100
...I was told, that the inner CV boots has to be replaced by those used at Syncros. The 2WD and 4WD using boots of...
Re: perfect clamps for CV lube helper
Historical mailing list - BILL
Sat, 20 Feb 1999 18:11:36 -0700
>At 10:21 AM 2/20/99 -0500, you wrote: >>Replacement split-style CV boots come with the perfect clamps. They are a >>simple...
Re: what is it?
Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
Tue, 13 Jun 2000 21:19:14 EDT
...This little plug is behind the rubber boot that covers the connection at the base of the steering column. It is about two inches...
Re: brake pad replacement
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Thu, 26 Feb 2004 13:10:53 -0500
...With the piston extended you can pull back the rubber boot and inspect the pistons condition. Eric David Brodbeck wrote: >On Thu, 26 Feb...
Re: CV Boot material question
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Fri, 20 Apr 2001 17:20:37 -0400
> colour (Canadian spelling) of rubber varies... > ... It's cheep ... Is that the Canadian spelling too? :-) - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. www.busdepot.com...
Re: Bus CV boot life- the fix-
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Wed, 10 Dec 2003 10:47:15 -0500
I use strong tie-rap at the small end... to let them slightly move and breathe. Ben http://www.benplace.com/images_westfalia/install1...
Re: blinker fluid and other sundries
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Thu, 13 Apr 2006 15:01:35 -0700
Sent a 'boot' out for 50 yards of firing line one day. He wnet from co. suppy to battalion up to regigment before he...
Re: Asking again about steering rack grease
Historical mailing list - mordo
Thu, 7 Jun 2007 21:10:40 -0400
Is that for inside the boots? I can't imainge it's that critical. How bout some good, high-temp bearing grease? -- mordo 1990...
Re: CV joint question and success!
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Tue, 18 Jul 2023 11:00:09 -0700
...It > has a good boot so I’d rather not mess with it. But if backwards I can > deal with it now that I...
Re: tie rod end removal Q
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Sun, 14 Mar 2004 04:07:16 -0500
...Any other ideas to keep from damaging the tie rod end and tie > rod end boot for this repair? > > Thanks > Jeff > 83.5 Westy...
Re: 84 Vaanaog weak parking brake - Sqirrel.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 11 Jul 2010 13:04:51 -0700
re The old handle style boot will not work with the new style handle. > The new style 'boot' is also needed. the later handle...
Re: [NVC] Need advice on Passat CV joints
Historical mailing list - neil N
Thu, 3 Jul 2008 09:41:58 -0700
...I had replaced the boots with new GKN > bootf from my FLAPS. I inspected the two outer CVs and they all > had minor pitting...
Upper Ball Joint Lasts ? miles?
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:06:19 -0800
...I'm replacing the D-side upper ball joint. (torn boot) PO receipts say P-side upper done in 04. I'm guessing it...
Re: Door wiring repairs was Re: Fwd: Power Lock Trouble
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:47:42 -0500
...Slitting the rubber boot that goes between the door and the body may seem like the easiest and fastest way to get at the...
Re: Eurovan e-brake boot (picture)
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 7 Nov 2003 12:43:48 -0800
...on 7/11/03 12:31 pm, Bill Marshall wrote: > The boot looks great. It brings up a question I had a while ago...
Re: The wire harness becomes brittle
Historical mailing list - TC
Mon, 5 Feb 2007 16:47:57 -0800
...2-18457 connector with pins and short wire, no boot. NAPA Part No: 2-18415 connector only, no pins or wire. NAPA Part No...
Common problem, I think
Historical mailing list - mordo
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 09:42:31 -0500
> > So, what is the device that plugs int o the intake air boot and has an > electrical connector attached? My Bentley does not identifiy...
Re: Where to find trans. shifter boot, what oil to use?
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Thu, 8 Jul 2004 13:27:03 -0600
Amsoil's good. John at Aircooled.net has it. Bob Stevens http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tiico
Wire in engine compartment.
Historical mailing list - Eckie Prater
Fri, 22 Jan 1999 12:10:29 -0600
...The plug is a cone shape rubber boot about 1 inch and a half in length and about 1/2 inch in diameter. Recessed...
More on the '81 -- vacuum leaks
Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
Mon, 8 Jun 1998 16:19:01 -0400
...I wound up buying the 4 intake manifold to air distribution box boots, a section of 12mm ID German cloth-covered hose, a set...
Not the tranny, But dirty shift coupler!!
Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
Tue, 3 Nov 1998 07:54:02 -0800
...So, we crawled under the rig, looked at it and noticed that the boot was totally missing and aparently for some time as the...
Location of tranny number
Historical mailing list - BILL
Sat, 13 Mar 1999 14:07:04 -0700
...I have the one that covers the guide pin on the rear shaft rod, however, I also need the rubber boot right next to...
89' GL Shift problem mostly solved!
Historical mailing list - Andrew Dunn
Sun, 3 Oct 1999 16:31:47 EDT
Thnaks for your insightful comments on adjusting the two nuts under the shift lever boot. It did the trick pretty well. As of now...
Re: CVs and bolts and washers, oh my- source for bolts?
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Wed, 16 Mar 2005 10:55:09 -0600
...Or is it just as economical to get the boot kits from Loebro? (even if I don't need the boots.) Al Brase (also...
Re: c.v. joint removal Question
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:24:01 -0800
...Once for re-lube the CV joint and another for replacing a torn boot. I did not touch that 46mm axle nut. David ____________________________________________________________________________________ Go...
Re: 2.1 VS 1.9 AFM
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Sun, 25 Jul 2010 19:59:41 -0700
...If your 1.9 system in your 83.5-85 is intact, use the 1.9 AFM, Boot, etc. For more info, see my...
Re: Wire in engine compartment.
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Sat, 23 Jan 1999 13:27:24 -0800
...The plug is a cone shape rubber boot about 1 inch and a half > in length and about 1/2 inch in diameter. Recessed...
Re: Help Please
Historical mailing list - (Donna Cassano)
Tue, 25 Jul 2000 10:06:17 -0400
Possible vaccum leak. ? Or cracked intake boot. My '80 did the exact same thing until leaks and boot replaced. Not a lack of fuel...
Re: Power Steering Leak
Historical mailing list
Tue, 16 Oct 2001 11:08:08 EDT
...Usually you can look up at your power steering rack and one of the boots will be either ripped or wet. You can either...
Clutch Master Cylinder Leak
Historical mailing list - James V
Sun, 8 Feb 2004 15:13:40 -0800
...It appears to be coming from the top, as the "piston" and boot are soaked in fluid. The rubber accordion boot is connected at...
Re: CV Joint Experts?
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Thu, 11 Nov 2004 13:14:16 -0500
...In most cases, a normal CV joint failure is accompanied by a boot failure also (open). So in your case, yon don't seem...
Done: Re: (rear) cv joint
Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
Tue, 14 Mar 2006 12:11:11 -0500
...I'm sure I can get them on, but I'm a little worried about > damaging the boots in the process.... > -Wes > > Wesley Pegden...
Re: Looking for How To change Front CV Boot (Syncro )
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 23 Nov 2007 11:09:44 -0800
...You just wanted boot replacement info. But..... I'd suggest inspecting and lubing the CV's. Just my .02 :) Neil. On 11/23/07...
that rear defogger question
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 2 Dec 2011 13:25:08 -0800
...I found another break in the hatch boot section of the wiring run... had to pull a bit more to find it. alistair
Re: Brakes completely died.
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:18:56 -0700
> > I tend to inspect brake lines along with CV joint boots and fuel lines >> when I'm under the van changing the oil - just...
Re: Marker light tip wanted
Historical mailing list - James Felder
Mon, 8 Jul 2013 18:23:24 -0500
Anyone of you guys needing some good lamps with good boots, I've got 'em. Jim On Jul 8, 2013, at 5:02 PM...
Re: last call for axle cleaning suggestions
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 8 Mar 2006 22:19:36 -0500
...What do people think is the best way for me to clean >>them up (at the ends where the boots will go)? > > > I use...
Re: Dished Washer With New CV Joints?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 25 Feb 2012 12:56:25 -0600
...TIA, Jeff > > FWIW, using my old boots, which look good-been burned before by the 6 month boots that come in these kits.
Power window switch, intermittent problem found, not yet fixed
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Wed, 29 Jan 2003 15:38:32 -0800
...I then wiggled the rubber door boot and the passenger side worked when pulled up. It seems I will have to cut into that...
Re: Grease Needle....an important find!
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Fri, 19 Mar 1999 14:35:51 -0800
...Grease Needle....an important find+ACE- +AD4-Another thing you have to look out for is that the boot can develop a +AD4-fracture...
Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 16 Aug 2016 19:18:28 -0400
Hi Folks, Success! In two hours with the help of a friend I was able to get the CV boot changed. I had to...
Re: Aircooled heater cables
Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
Mon, 27 Dec 2010 10:07:57 -0500
...I assume that's not correct, but who knows? > > Second, only the right side has the full schmeer of boot, spring, > bushing, etc. ETKA...
It is a good day when...
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 6 Aug 2022 23:00:51 -0400
I check under both vans and find all for CV boots are still intact. Barely any miles on them but still makes a happy...
Re: Speaking of CV Joints ...
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Sat, 17 May 2003 01:08:18 -0400
http://pages.infinit.net/engine/cv_boot_anatomy.htm http://pages.infinit.net/engine/cv_joint_maintenance.htm That should help you. Ben http...
What grease for tie rods?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 4 Jun 2007 20:31:09 -0500
I just ordered a new set of tie rods/ball joints (the stuff inside the boot) for my westy. What type of grease should...
Re: Canadian Westfalia Shore Power Cord Warning
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Tue, 3 Feb 2015 10:28:31 -0800
...I just wanted to clarify that the boot had failed. And yes. The white neutral wire had poked out of the broken boot. All...
Securing the guide pin (shifter linkage)
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Fri, 22 May 1998 12:57:32 -0700
...This flange also holds in place one end of the rubber boot that covers the guide pin, serving to keep dirt and junk out...
Re: Meals on the road, was: Canadians - how do you drain your dishes, eh? NO VANAGON CONTENT
Historical mailing list - Dave Christensen
Wed, 8 Dec 1999 17:22:06 MST
...you have to take your boots off > them...your toes curl so hard, they are so good, you can bust the > outta your boots...
Re: Steering boot replacement advice on 85 (resend)
Historical mailing list - Geroge A Lehman
Sat, 9 Jan 1999 18:49:03 -0600
...Then slide on the boot, and repeat process. I marked the rod and then counted the turns I made. Everything seems fine in the...
CV removal tips?
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Sun, 14 May 2006 10:33:12 -0700
After just re-installing my axles, I find one of the old boots (I replaced two of four) has a small hole allowing little...
Re: Cv boots
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sun, 15 Aug 2021 20:16:04 +0000
...a CV boot. I was under the van for a different reason but inspected the boots. Driver’s side lower boot is ripped almost...
Re: cv joint question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 16 Oct 2013 09:07:24 -0400
...This after a horrible three-year spell of getting > crappy boots locally. My point is, the quality varies. If I had a good > set...
Re: when good CV's go bad?
Historical mailing list - neil
Mon, 8 Jan 2007 23:05:59 -0800
...I recall reading that massaging the boot (moving grease around to where it is needed) can make the clicking go away. If you do...