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• Re: Speaking of CV joints, how do you get them back on??
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 18 Apr 2010 09:59:05 -0700
  ...I used this for outboard CV's. Place ring between bolt heads and largest boot bellow, 1/2" gap at 1st bolt. Tighten bolt...
• Re: need input on confusing CV joints...
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 10 Mar 2006 04:45:13 -0800
  ...need input on confusing CV joints... > >Just to clarify, I'm pretty sure the 6mm allen bolts are the OLD >bolts... the 12 point...
• Re: NEW Lobro Half Shafts with CV's for Syncro on Ebay
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 13:00:53 -0400
  ...am auctioning 2 of the German Lobro Half Shafts with cv joints and boots > for the Syncro. I bought these from Bus Depot earlier...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 18 Jan 2003 00:39:54 -0600
  ...there is no obvious cause of failure (ie damaged boot) of the bad >CV joint, can the others be expected to last much longer...
• a (cv) day in the sun
  Historical mailing list - Matt Greenwell
  Sun, 7 Mar 1999 19:55:57 -0500
  ...finally, i noticed a torn cv boot, all were cracked, so i decided it was time to take it all apart, replace boots, check...
• Re: CV joints
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:58:35 -0800
  ...CV joints FUN BUS has over 254 k on it and the CV's are all original. Boot kits done as needed. I do...
• essential tasks
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 07 Mar 1996 11:17:37 -0800
  jfourni wrote that he was coming up with a list of completely essential tasks to do on a new to you VW. (CV Boots...
• Re: Front outer cv joint protectors
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 16 Feb 2013 19:14:31 -0800
  ...My Honda Accord has a hole in a CV boot. Or so the mechanic says. My guess is road debris. Not a spring chicken...
• Re: Q.about Front Syncro Axle Removal (longish
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Tue, 15 Feb 2000 17:05:40 -0700
  ...wheel puller torque wrench 30mm socket special tool to tighten CV boot clamps pitman arm puller. Before you start working, inspect your upper and...
• Re: When was the last time you re-packed your CV joints?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 18 Oct 2021 11:12:18 -0700
  ...Hence the needle, which > penetrates the boot and lubes the joint. I have replaced CV hardware on the > road and got lucky the time...
• Re: CV Joint separation from axle shaft-REPORT
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Mon, 29 Nov 1999 07:14:57 -0800
  ...Hanlon" wrote: > Listees, > > In the process of replacing a torn CV joint boot, I have removed the > half shaft from the rear suspension. I...
• CV R&R questions
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Sun, 13 Aug 2006 13:59:16 -0700
  ...piece that has the boot attached. The other end of it slips over the outside edge of the CV joint. In this case, the...
• Swing axel
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 20 Jun 2003 14:34:14 +0000
  ...all the screw fittings on it older stytle kinda like a cv boot. This can be replaced without removing the axle from the tranny...
• Lubing CV Joints, Struck Oil !
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Salicos
  Sun, 14 Nov 2004 12:37:31 -0800
  I bought VolksCafe's CV lube kit and was pushing extra grease into the CV joints. On one side in the rear, at the...
• CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Art Beutler
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 20:52:55 -0700
  ...there is no obvious cause of failure (ie damaged boot) of the bad CV joint, can the others be expected to last much longer...
• Re: It's hard to make your Vanagon better when they're making the parts crappier
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Mon, 1 Jul 2013 12:54:30 -0700
  I put some CV joint boots on a vanagon .. that I bought from a big parts store in Portland OR. My cost about 8...
• Underside of tranmission housing glazing.
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Woo Kim
  Tue, 5 Sep 2006 21:32:45 -0700
  ...All four CV boots are in healthy shape. Is this normal or should I do something about it? J-W
• Re: tranny mount and CV-joint bolt questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 8 Nov 2004 06:26:28 -0500
  ...The CV bolts can be replaced with regular allen socket screws, just make sure they are grade 12.9. Most CV boot kits come...
• Re: clunking from CV????
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 12:41:25 -0700
  ...OE style Lobro CV joints .. and if you take care of them .... ( you can even inject grease under the boot every few years if...
• 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: CV boot or axle?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:13:11 -0700
  ...wrote: > > > I used to save all the steel ball bearings from CV joints that I > > replaced. At one point I had a gallon sized...
• Re: CV joint raceway opinion
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sat, 28 Feb 2015 14:29:36 -0800
  ...CV joint failure? I serviced a CV axle on my 92 Golf last summer by replacing the boots and regreasing , and the inner CV...
• Re: CV Joints Thrust bearing (Jetta)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Nov 1996 16:23:00 -0800
  ...Now I have to start looking for some good replacement CV joints...back to the archives. Pat ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: CV Joints Thrust bearing...
• Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 16 Aug 2016 19:44:57 -0700
  ...You’re talking about the c-clip that holds the CV to the axle. Never mind... Jim > I’ve been trying to remember the...
• Re: Rounded CV joint bolts
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Fri, 20 Sep 2002 14:36:38 -0400
  ...Bill ------------------------------ So I decided it was time to repack the CV joints and replace the torn boots. Got under the beast with a jack...
• Re: Regreasing my CV's. Flip driveshafts on reinstall good idea?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 16 Aug 2009 14:43:07 -0700
  ...The XZN has sharper corners to resist rounding. >> >> Here is the CV tool version, the longer thin shank helps >> clear the CV >> boot on...
• Re: CV Joint Wear
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 12 Oct 2008 09:09:34 -0400
  ...CV Joint Wear > OK, I finally got into my CV joints. Took them out and cleaned them up in > the parts washer. I had...
• Re: Speaking of CV Joints ...
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 16 May 2003 11:19:48 -0400
  ...Can I use bearing grease to service the CV joints or > must I use CV joint blessed grease??? > > Danke. > > Jorge > > '85 Clunking Weekender (Betsy...
• Re: Sound conundrum - input requested
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 19 Oct 2021 17:29:22 -0400
  ...our current CV conversation. Sounds like a likely answer. I wonder if Jim’s trick to add grease tot he boots would temporarily quiet...
• Re: CV joints or differential problem... or???
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 25 Feb 2003 18:09:30 -0800
  ...what I don't know is can >the differential go bad on one side.... > >Another thing I don't know is what a CV...
• Re: Redline:CV-2 High temp. CV grease
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Mon, 13 Jan 1997 19:19:57 -0800
  ...Roberts wrote: > > While buying Redline gear lube(Trans), noticed red line makes CV grease. > $8.00 a jar. I jar will probably do two...
• Re: CV axle help for early m/t Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 6 Dec 2019 20:02:42 -0800
  ...the 944 CV joints. >> http://www.t3technique.com/suspension-and-drivetrain/drivetrain-parts/ >> cv-joints,-boots,-etc/944-gkn/lobro-cv-joint-kit.html...
• Warnout Syncro CV joint WTB !!!!!
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 27 Jul 1998 12:26:04 -0400
  Anyone have any (bad) outer front CV joint they would like to put to good use. I have a Syncro that I need to...
• Reman. Half Shaft---an Oxymoron???
  Historical mailing list - Michael Nichols
  Sun, 14 Apr 2002 14:37:09 -0400
  ...take a pair of worn out cv joints, take them and clean them. Add new grease, $10.00 worth of new boots and bolts...
• Re: Gah. Inspections
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 23:01:15 -0700
  ...Sigh. > > CV boots torn on both front axles. Steering rack boots torn. The CV joints > had sprayed their grease all over the front brakes...
• Re: Syncro CV Madness..
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Apr 1995 00:09:49 -0400
  I'll butt in since I'm in the middle (one axle done, one to go) of putting new boots on the front of...
• Re: Cost effective,,expected for 60,000mi svc
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 20:11:15 -0500
  ...The labor to remove each shaft and all 4 > joints, repack and replace the boots isn't cost effective. You're better off > waiting...
• Drivetrain Diagnosis Ideas Requested
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:57:38 -0700
  ...None of the CV boots look bad or have too much movement either, but I wouldn't rule out rear CVs since they haven...
• 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: What to keep on hand to not be stranded
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Mon, 22 Oct 2012 21:00:11 -0400
  ...All of the parts mentioned....also an axle, front outer CV, CV boots, hose > clamps of all sizes....minus a blown engine, I've...
• Re: Best Cars to go 200,000 Miles
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 7 Sep 2007 14:56:58 -0700
  ...Did any of them ever have CV joint problems? My 2001 Passat had torn outer CV boots at 80k miles. They were not just...
• Q.about Front Syncro Axle Removal (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 15 Feb 2000 10:34:05 -0800
  ...do one booty. If this is an expected rate I will do it myself and repack/reboot the remaining 3 front CVs. I'll...
• Trans info for repowered vans
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 22 Jun 2000 21:02:45 +1300
  ...McKenzie Performance Products jekkhotmail.com -930 CVs $54ea, 930 cages $40ea, 930 boot holders $17.95ea, 930 boots $8ea, 930 axles $199pr, 930 stubs...
• Re: Cv boots cracking
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:30:03 -0700
  try radlauf unterkante 2 words, meaning lower edge of wheel arch. alistair On 2013-03-22, at 9:14 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote...
• Re: More: Re: Rear CV joints
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 10:39:35 -0500
  ...For about 20% cheaper, ($104 with listmember discount), I have brand NEW German Lobro CV's complete with German boot kits, grease, and hardware...
• Re: Cleaning CV
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:58:41 -0600
  ...No axles w/me, but I carry 2 cleaned/oiled CV's w/me in zip locks, can of CV grease and in the...
• Re: CV Repair
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Apr 1995 16:22:47 -0400
  ...G60 I've got a complete axle (axle, both CV's and (untorn) boots) from a '77 that I'm selling for $65 plus...
• Re: CV questions (searched archives...some ;) possible air cooled mod too!
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 30 Aug 2006 15:06:05 -0400
  ...My guts tell me that on each CV, the chamfered end of ball hub faces "inward" toward small end of boot when installed. Presumably...
• Re: Puzzler: Why Do Syncro Front/Outer Boots Differ by year?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Mar 1998 09:01:28 -0800
  ...I notice that the fiche says that when buying the boot plus CV Joint there is no difference by year, however. I only sell...
• CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 17 Jul 2023 23:30:11 +0000
  ...Hey,         Am I reading the eBay add correctly?  $110 for set of complete axles with boots and CV?  Or is it just a set...
• Re: noise from wheel well
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Jun 95 19:27:35 BST
  Sami, Could still be the CV's, checking the boot or even dismantling the CV and inspecting can't guarantee that they are OK...
• Re: cv joint tips
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 4 Jul 2008 05:49:06 EDT
  ...Make sure the boot has a chance to "seat" itself. I left the small ends unclamped. Not saying you should do this, but it...
• Re: Serious problems with CV reinstall -HELP!
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sat, 1 May 1999 20:10:38 -0400
  ...slide the > replacement boot on. > > So, should I buy a gear puller, to remove said inner race, and then assemble > cv and pound back...
• Re: CV - Will it fit?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 8 Oct 2001 10:03:05 -0500
  ...Keep each CV and its parts separate from each other. The balls are sometimes different diameter even on new CV joints. Stan Wilder On...
• Another CV question
  Historical mailing list - Frayed1003
  Thu, 5 Mar 1998 17:23:38 EST
  I just removed my drive shaft in order to replace the bad CV joint. In doing this I noticed that the inner joint grease...
• "clacka" noise @ rear right wheel area
  Historical mailing list - Tony
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 22:54:40 -0700
  ...3-5 years more life out of the CV ---plus $22 if I need the boot...any other thoughts, ideas ? Also - driver window goes...
• CV Joint Protectors MAJOR SYNCRO POST
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Sat, 5 May 2001 11:37:53 -0400
  ...More information about these CV joint protectors is on this page of Phil Landers's http://www.ozemail.com.au/~pjlander/CV_Boot_Protectors...
• Re: Stuck Bolt, Removed, CV's '80
  Historical mailing list
  05 Nov 96 07:03:20 PST
  ...Stared at the already removed CV joint stuff and realized that the thin metal portion of the rubber boot is what was in the...
• Re: '83 Air Cooled 'ASI Conversion' rear end clunk
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:47:20 -0700
  ...perhaps you might like the idea of maknig a very tiny , ultra-mini slit in the CV boot, and use that spot to spray...
• Re: stuck CV joint (kinda long)
  Historical mailing list - morrison
  Wed, 26 Jul 1995 19:06:38 -0700 (PDT)
  ...It started with wanting to replace just the cv boot. But of course once i got the transaxel out with both cvs, i took...