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Syncro newbie knock knock
Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
Tue, 13 Aug 2002 21:50:37 EDT
...I tightened up two bolts on the CV and checked the rest, everything's tight. Does this mean that my CV is going out...
Re: Struck Oil, Rebuilt CV's and a Tense Trip Home
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Sat, 11 Dec 2004 13:12:04 -0600
...Brase David Marshall wrote: >This has been my experience with rebuilt CVs - NOT WORTH THE MONEY! >Original, new, Lobro units will be slightly more...
Replacing CV joints
Historical mailing list - David Yates
Thu, 15 Sep 2005 18:57:04 +1000
I'm replacing my CV joints with LOBRO ones. Can anyone tell me please whether the one groove or the three grooves face the...
Re: My first Subi ride
Historical mailing list - Jon D. Patton
Thu, 3 May 2007 20:05:34 -0400
A CV joint for 39.95, a speedometer cable for 29.95, your wife holding the speedometer cable and the cv joint, while you...
Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Tue, 16 Aug 2016 08:49:03 -0300
...Be very >> careful not to let the CV fall of or the center of the CV slide out because >> the bearing will also fall...
Re: Injected grease into CV boot and it works
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 22 Sep 2016 14:42:43 +0000
You can buy CV grease in tubes, I do. But if I was on the road and needed a hit of grease, as I...
Re: CV Joint Load Visual Aid
Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
Tue, 14 Jan 1997 10:20:29 -0800
...Both of these load points will be on the side of the tab > without the markers. > > Summary - To lengthen the life of a CV...
Re: where to get new axle
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Tue, 25 Nov 2003 15:42:56 -0500
> I have some memory of noticing a reference > to a vendor who sold assembled axles with brand > new cv joints for a reasonable price...
Re: CV Joint Vibration
Historical mailing list - neil
Mon, 19 Mar 2007 14:29:32 -0700
...even, proper torque on cv bolts, all parts present) and vibration wasn't there before install of new part, I'd say it's...
Ben McCafferty on CV joints
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Sun, 5 Dec 2004 16:06:51 -0700
...Reversing the direction of ROTATION of the CVs is NOT the goal--rather, reversing the direction of the WEAR PATTERN on the CVs is...
Re: (rear) cv joint
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Sun, 5 Mar 2006 10:45:13 -0500
...Re: (rear) cv joint > >>> > >>>When I was at skip barber, we rebuilt the cv's in all the cars at > >>>regular intervals as they...
Re: CV Joint Question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:31:45 -0400
...CV Joint Question Hi Folks, My issue started out as a shudder on acceleration, but last night I noticed a clunking sound as I...
Greasing CV's (lots of ???)
Historical mailing list - Casey, Tim
Tue, 08 Oct 96 09:08:00 PDT
...I'm not prepared to get into the CV joints, but recently someone mentioned using an injector needle to shoot grease into the CV...
Re: CV joint noise problem and simple greasing fix
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 9 Apr 2004 13:11:53 -0500
...Jim On Apr 8, 2004, at 8:20 PM, developtrust wrote: > I suspected a problem with my CV joints recently. The rear passenger > side...
Re: Rear End Clunk
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Mon, 8 Jul 2013 22:50:47 -0500
...It is an 84 Westfalia w/ AT, not driven much for three years. > > Several years ago I replaced CV joints, purchasing 2 "new" half...
Re: CV joint BARBARIC handling info
Historical mailing list - ARKADY MIRVIS
Sun, 21 Mar 1999 06:22:27 -0800
...out for a great, fully illustrated guide on > how to change CV joints. The car in question is a Jetta, but the > principles are...
Re: Shift but no go - Update - CV bolts go wheeeeeeeeee!
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sat, 28 Oct 2017 09:05:41 -0700
...http://www.t3technique.com/suspension-and-drivetrain/drivetrain-parts/cv-joints,-boots,-etc/cv-bolt-and-washer-kit-(rear).html. You need four sets...
Re: New Type of CV Boot Available - 10 Minutes and boot replaced
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Wed, 7 Apr 1999 21:34:51 -0400
...If one has boots that DON'T use clamps on their CV Joints, can boots WITH clamps be substituted? Also: ARE there CV boot...
Re: Ebay CV "kit"....is it any good?
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Sun, 2 Apr 2006 15:01:15 -0700
I have seen a whole set of 4 CV joints on eBay several times by a company for $90. These items have to last...
how hot should; CV's, rear Wheel bearings & brake hubs.
Historical mailing list - John C...
Sun, 16 Aug 2009 09:05:33 -0600
Hi All, I just overhauled the rear brakes, CV's, Bearings etc... & now, after adjusting the brake shoes so that they just have just...
Re: CV article now available - I'm confused, Not anymore
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 27 Jan 2003 13:19:57 -0600
Time for our annual (or is it semiannual?) rehash of CV joint axle swapping. ------------------------ Clip --------------------- The simplest understanding to this swapping routine is simply...
Re: Replacing Rear Axels tips and tricks?
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Tue, 3 Feb 2004 04:07:28 -0500
<snip> Any words of wisdom to replace the rear axels and cvs? <snip> Go here. http://volksweb.relitech.com/cvjoints.htm It's one...
Re: known Vanagon problems
Historical mailing list - jbange
Fri, 27 Aug 2004 09:18:01 -0700
...CV joints, and we all need replacing. (I suppose it's more of a "clunk-clunk" than a "knock knock" with the CV joints...
(rear) cv joint
Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
Fri, 24 Feb 2006 21:36:56 -0500
...I was changing my rear shocks, and I noticed my driver side rear cv joint has a tear. What should I do about this...
Re: multivan emblem P/N
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Thu, 5 Oct 2006 15:42:04 -0700
...MM3 (CVN69) <chastejm@cvn69.navy.mil> wrote: > > Any one have the P/N for multivan emblem? > > > > Thanks > > jonathan
Re: CV Joint ?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 2 Jun 2011 23:01:28 -0700
here's how I check CV joints, even if they had blue balls previously. one ...like you did Don ..check that the axle slides...
Re: rotating cvs and axles from left to right
Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
Tue, 14 May 2002 19:39:37 -0400
...when i pulled the cv's apart i had them power cleaned, i noticed slight wear where the balls were riding, but nothing major...
Re: CV joint
Historical mailing list - Leon
Sat, 14 Aug 2004 16:33:04 -0700
...There are pictures and > descriptions of the correct assembly of a CV joint. This should tell > and show you what you need. > > Sam > -- Using...
Re: Injected grease into CV boot and it works
Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
Thu, 22 Sep 2016 22:56:33 -0400
...On the lift, he says right away it's CV joints. He had some beautiful rebuilt CV-stub axles (painted black - new boots, new...
Re: CV grease - found cans
Historical mailing list - jimt
Thu, 17 Mar 2005 09:19:27 -0700
...Found nothing in their books for CV unless it was a RED grease (synth or blend) regardless of brand. My quaker state is also...
Re: CV Joints
Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
Thu, 24 Apr 2014 09:49:28 -0600
A rule of thumb is that CV joints are not fast breaking parts. Even if they make noise you can usually drive quite a...
Re: triple square axle bolts information for newbie
Historical mailing list - dylan
Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:39:01 -0800
I haven't ever had that happen to the outer CV. Yes, it is inside the trailing arm and doesn't see that much...
Re: HELP!! CV Joints!!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 1 Feb 2001 00:21:28 -0500
...HELP!! CV Joints!! Hi all: I removed the CV joint that was full of transmission oil that I wrote about last time in order...
Re: New Type of CV Boot Available - 10 Minutes and boot replaced
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Thu, 8 Apr 1999 17:30:13 -0500
...If one has boots that DON'T use clamps on >their CV Joints, can boots WITH clamps be substituted? > >Also: ARE there CV boot...
Re: rotating cvs and axles from left to right
Historical mailing list - Edward Nutter
Tue, 14 May 2002 23:11:32 -0700
...To make the CV joints apply thrust through the other set of bearing faces, swap left to right, inner to outer. Another way of...
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...
Re: CV joint preference?
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Fri, 6 Sep 2013 16:36:49 -0700
...Spendy but last just fine for me. > Getting decent CV joint boots seems to be an issue these days. Recent > big thread on that...
Re: Slider Extension-Really large tires and related expenses!
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Thu, 7 Mar 2013 07:09:03 -0600
...increased a lot. >>> ... >>> not to mention CV joint angles ..and on and on. >> >> Increasing the tire diameter has zero effect on CV joint angles. >
Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:58:06 -0400
At 04:07 PM 8/31/2011, Alistair Bell wrote... >if non stock tire/wheel size increases the "resting angle" of the cv >joints...
Re: cv joints
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 9 Apr 2010 09:09:42 -0500
...What have others > > Can you even get CV grease in gun-tubes or cans? �I've only ever seen > it in squeeze-tubes each...
An '81 Vanagon tranny question
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Wed, 30 Jun 1999 12:56:49 -0700
...Since I've got the engine out anyway, and since I noticed a torn CV joint boot, and since a couple of months ago...
Re: CV Joint questions and anwers anyone?
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Mon, 12 May 2003 12:54:39 -0400
...I have had CV joints turn up dry on > several occasions, and I know they were heavily greased with the proper > stuff. It is...
Re: CV Joints ( rear )
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Wed, 14 May 2003 10:05:15 -0700
...Z --- Joseph Fortino <fortinoj@SPEAKEASY.NET> wrote: > looks like my CV joint screws like to come loose > found 1 > just hangin out again, they...
Re: Didn't know there was two different CV joints.
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 22 Dec 2004 17:37:13 -0500
Though I haven't replaced the CVs on the axles of my '84 automatic, I have serviced them. The left and right axles are...
F.S. 16 inch wheel syncro front outter cv joints
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Thu, 8 Mar 2001 11:10:56 -0500
I have come across a set of front outer cv joints that require a larger axle from what I can tell they are for...
Syncro CV question
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
Sat, 14 Jan 2006 19:32:41 -0800
...page 40.18 in the Bentley? I've got the inner CV off and the A-arm off the ball joint and whacking it...
Re: CV joints
Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
Mon, 18 Feb 2008 13:40:00 -0500
...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: Outer CV Joint
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Thu, 11 May 2000 09:34:13 -0700
...I always replace those outers with complete CV kits, including new German bolts and spezial washers, so the next guy/gal in there has...
CV joint bolts
Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
Fri, 26 Jun 1998 22:10:10 -0400
I was checking my CV joint in prep for a long 4th of July trip. Every 6 mm hex head bolt came out great...
Re: CV boot guards and Stone Deflectors?
Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
Mon, 2 Oct 2000 20:28:21 -1000
...CV boot guards and Stone Deflectors? I'd love to have a set of the CV Boot Guards and Stone Deflectors before heading off...
Re: cv joint question
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Wed, 16 Oct 2013 09:02:03 -0700
When I did the CV's on my 69 Camper back in 1981, the Lobro Kits of the time did not come with the...
Re: CV Bolts
Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
Fri, 28 Apr 2006 15:53:05 -0700
...Here's how to > break > torque on a stubborn, rusted or rounded-out VW cv bolt regardless of the > fact that it's a...
Re: Vanagon CV Joint Fasteners
Historical mailing list - Dave Yates
Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:22:02 +1000
...I recently had to remove all CV joints (to replace wheel bearings) and found these MUCH easier to engage with in the dim rark...
Re: CV joint raceway opinion
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 27 Feb 2015 10:39:32 -0500
...CV joint raceway opinion Hello Vanapeeps, Took off one of the rear axles on my '87 Syncro to replace the inner CV boot. Inspected...
Re: 12 Point CV Tool Size?
Historical mailing list - John Mosley
Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:41:50 -0500
...12 Point CV Tool Size? >Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 13:52:20 -0700 > >Anyone know for sure what the size of 12 Point...
Re: Click, Click, Click
Historical mailing list
Tue, 21 Mar 2000 11:36:53 EST
...Ideas, anyone? >> most definately a CV fixing to go. the CV on my mom's audi broke yesterday while driving..basically the car didnt...
Re: CV joint repair?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 19 Mar 1999 14:43:31 -0800
...Also, I have run into Torx type cap screws on CV joints, and an allen wrench will almost always strip these out. Just adds...
Re: diagnosing CV Q's
Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
Mon, 29 Nov 2004 14:26:40 -0800
...diagnosing CV Q's > Hi All, > > question regarding possibly failing Vanagon (et al) CV's: > > Would a CVjoint on it's way out vibrate...
Re: CVs and bolts and washers, oh my
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 15 Mar 2005 10:54:04 -0600
I don't recall about the washers, but I did have an '68 bus once that had a CV come loose while I was...
Loose CV bolts
Historical mailing list
Sun, 25 Jun 1995 22:06:10 -0700
Regarding your problem with CV joint bolts, I too have had a similar experience. I replaced the left drive shaft on my '80 convertible...