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• Re: Fuel in intake boot?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 18:26:46 EST
  ...I >decided >to replace the switch. > >So, upon removal of the intake boot I discovered gasoline in the >intake boot, >and in the throttle...
• Regreasing my CV's. Flip driveshafts on reinstall good idea?
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sat, 15 Aug 2009 13:55:50 -0700
  I'm about to give the CV's new grease and boots. Did it last in '98 when swapping in the 1.9TD engine...
• Re: CV boots
  Historical mailing list - bill (w.r.) crick
  Wed, 6 Mar 1996 16:05:00 -0500
  I know there are two types of CV boots for some cars. The first is basically a tube, and requires the shaft/joint to...
• Where to find trans. shifter boot, what oil to use?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 12:34:53 -0500
  ...The rubber boot that covers the ball-and-socket shift joint (back at the transmission) has deteriorated. I went by my shop, who sent...
• Re: Brake whoas
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 21:27:51 -0600
  Entity Leon Korkin spoke thus: > Any good reason to replace good joint just because the rubber boot is torn? Like I always say, one...
• Oetiker clamps
  Historical mailing list - Rob Tippey
  Tue, 8 Aug 2006 19:15:17 -0700
  Does anyone know where to get the OE crimp type hose clamps? I'm putting new boots on my intake and would prefer to...
• CV / Trans noise update
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 8 Aug 1998 22:04:46 -0700
  ...I was warned that I may blow the boots off by using as much grease as I did. I'll keep an eye on...
• Re: Steering knuckle install
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 21 Feb 2015 21:36:50 -0500
  ...The Bentley states that it had to be installed a certain way so the lower joint boot doesn't tear. From my perspective it...
• Re: CV joints/Axle options
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Mon, 11 Mar 2019 18:33:24 -0400
  Chris, You want to get the OEM GKN CV Joints, and repack with Red Line grease! As for boots, the GKN boots are OEM...
• Re: Tranny question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 09:36:46 -0700
  ...There is supposed to be a rubber boot covering the joint. This boot goes away after a while and dirt gets in and the...
• digifant wiring discovery
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sun, 11 Feb 2001 15:05:05 -0500
  ...The wiring inside the rubber boot on the AFM plug had broken for the second time. I finally figured out why. Occasionally when I...
• Syncro Springs On My 2WD 84' Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 16:18:05 -0500
  ...While checking the transaxle fluid the other day, I noticed that one of my CV boots have gone bad. That makes two going bad...
• Re: another brake saga
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 28 Mar 2009 10:07:02 -0400
  ...I was still suspicious >of the boot so I pulled it back, sort of inside out on the >piston. Then the piston stayed out...
• Re: CV R&R questions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 13 Aug 2006 18:45:28 -0500
  ...The descriptions of dried grease, boots disintegrating, etc, says to me they are gone. You will be way ahead of the game to replace...
• [NVC] Need advice on Passat CV joints
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 2 Jul 2008 23:41:32 -0700
  ...I discovered that both sides of the outer CV boots were torn and grease leaked out last year. I had replaced the boots with...
• Re: Power window question...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 May 2000 11:47:23 EDT
  ...However your problem could be the switch ($35 from me) or you could have broken wires in the rubber boot that goes from the...
• Re: Syncro Diff Lock Actuator Removal
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Mon, 21 Mar 2005 09:29:08 -0900
  ...The pin is under the rubber boot about midway between the actuator and the trans. case. The boot looks like it is one piece...
• Re: Hatch won't open
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 15:52:47 EDT
  In a message dated 10/12/98 3:22:48 PM !!!First Boot!!!, dmcs@CYBURBAN.COM writes: << Came back to the van with 50...
• c/v lube (partial answer)
  Historical mailing list - brad horner
  Thu, 19 Mar 1998 22:31:59 -0500
  I remember reading (where?) that you can buy an injector that will penetrate (John Madden's favorite word) the boot surrounding the c/v...
• For sale: Manual Steering Rack
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 15:56:58 EDT
  ...Good boots, good tie rods, outer tie rod ends are useable, but should be replaced. $50 + shipping from zip code 15905. George
• Re: ... A Rose by Any Other Name ...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 10 Apr 2004 21:10:30 -0400
  ...While in the Navy, I was stationed with a guy named Booth. He foolishly named his son Fone. Mike Houlton, Maine
• Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
  Historical mailing list - Ned Savoie
  Mon, 15 Aug 2016 23:33:40 -0400
  ...I’ > plan to get the better quality boots and have them ready to go. > > > > > > These tips are appreciated and I’ve read through them...
• Re: Hot brakes!
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Sun, 15 Apr 2018 19:43:33 +0000
  ...Some boots are such poor quality that will > tear in short order. > http://t3technique.com/suspension-and-drivetrain/drivetrain-parts/cv-joints,-boots,-etc...
• Trip report -- Florida Keys, State Parks, and Repairs
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:54:40 -0500
  ...About 6K miles ago, I had all of the CV boots replaced by a shop and they assured me they used high quality boots...
• Re: help! vanagon booted
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Tue, 24 Oct 2000 19:35:04 -0400
  Steve Computers boot, Vanagons shake, rattle and roll! Three things are needed in the right amount and at the proper time. Compression, you have...
• Re: /f in Defense of Spam
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Oct 1995 20:19:05 -0700 (PDT)
  ...When I was in USMC boot camp in 1974 some > of ours were made in 1943! Some with chicken noodle soup! Still have my...
• Bosch distributors
  Historical mailing list - Scott Hall
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 13:48:53 -0600
  Guten Tag, Das Boot ain't cranked yet. I believe I have the distributor installed properly. The new Bosch distributor I received looked a...
• Re: CV joint lifespan?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 Jan 1997 10:26:41 +0000
  ...Certainly a ripped boot will cause near immediate destruction but otherwise really seems to rely on the luck of the draw as to what...
• Re: Front axle rip off? NO VANAGON CONTENT
  Historical mailing list - David..M
  Thu, 1 Apr 1999 10:39:25 -0500
  ...They were doing a 60k service tune-up and were also going to > replace the CV boots because one of them was visibly cracked...
• Re: Subject: Noise from left front wheel when making a right turn in my Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Thu, 12 May 2005 14:19:27 +0000
  ...I give about 10 pumps to each CV boot. Think of the profile of your CV boots as this shape MMn. The needle goes...
• Re: cv questions
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 13 Sep 2003 09:46:19 -0700
  The outer Syncro boots are Teflon so they last longer. If you are removing and repacking everything I would take the extra step and...
• Re: cv joint tips
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 3 Jul 2008 09:16:09 -0700
  ...Buy extra CV grease. (CV kits supply only so much) Torque bolts evenly and properly! Make sure the boot has a chance to "seat...
• Re: Cleaning CV
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:24:21 -0700
  ...On Mon, Apr 22, 2013 at 11:51 AM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > if boot is intact .. > I'd be tempted...
• Re: CV joint boots
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 16 Aug 2021 22:16:58 -0600
  On 16 Aug , 2021, at 6:31 PM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote: > > Plan ahead, while it is nice and easy. A Superb...
• Re: ETKA
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Mon, 6 Jul 2020 17:40:58 -0400
  ...There is no need to try to obtain, load, and active bootleg discs.
• Shift rod bushings and ball for 85
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Sun, 30 Nov 2014 14:01:07 -0500
  Hi there, I'm looking for known good shift rod rear bushing and shift ball (and boot)... Does anyone have anything? Thanks in advance...
• Needed - right front - turn signal light socket and boot.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 7 Sep 2011 18:00:39 -0500
  Anybody got one of these you care to part company with? Thanks, John -- John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea...
• Re: Boat On Bus
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 11 Jul 2010 20:35:03 -0700
  ...LOL! I believe its actually the 'Bootle-Bumtrinket'! ;) Jake
• Questions on Repairs
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Thu, 17 Aug 2000 22:32:34 -0500
  ...Rebuilt tranny, and installation? Replacing an AC compressor? Rear brake shoes, CV boots? Shocks? Decent paint job? Rear Bumper? All for a 1981 ASI...
• Re: Insulated pop top sleeve / cold weather boot/ heating/insulation
  Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
  Sun, 24 Oct 2004 00:12:33 -0400
  Could anyone provide a photo demonstrating what this inside option looks like. All of the links provided to do not show a photo despite...
• Re: 2.1 VS 1.9 AFM
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:09:19 -0700
  ...and ...either AFM will fit on either the 1.9 or 2.1 air intake boot. those are different diameters where they go on...
• Re: New owner questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 23 Nov 2012 22:37:56 -0500
  ...I found that one of the front half-shafts needs a outer CV boot. When I move the shaft, it will move left to...
• Re: Power steering hose that leads to rack is leaking -- easy fix?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Mon, 23 Sep 2019 18:37:00 -0400
  ...Power steering hose that leads to rack is leaking -- easy fix? > > The fluid leak is coming from the boot on the > passenger's side...
• Re: Passat 15 in wheels w spacers, correction to ??
  Historical mailing list - Raul Cisneros
  Fri, 13 Apr 2001 09:50:20 EDT
  ...The cone shaped boot has a lip at the base that when pushed through from the back and contact cemented in place results in...
• cv-joints. a tale of sleezy bars for cv's.
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 07 Jul 94 09:35:00 CDT
  ...slide the old boot off, clean as much of the old grease as you can, and put the new boot on. then start cramming...
• Parts Place, Melissa, and legal stuff
  Historical mailing list - David Ricketts
  Fri, 28 Jul 2000 08:52:43 -0400
  ...Bought a new axle, two weeks later boot was ripped, called and complained (at the suggestion of my local mechanic) they said it wasn...
• I have first gear back and new clutch finally in...
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Wed, 11 May 2011 08:24:12 -0400
  ...I noticed that the boots were missing around the shifter ball ( http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1348_332/shift_lever.html...
• Re: Gas Tank Alignment Questions. PIC
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:29:45 -0800
  ...I have the 85 filler pipe, but the rubber boot (seal) at fill end of '81 pipe seems too small. vagcat.com isn't...
• Re: YABT: Yet another brake thread... :-(
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:42:51 -0700
  ...side boot has a hole. Less than 7K km's on it. I did mistakenly make a "Dukes of Hazard" jump on a dark...
• Hitch anyone?
  Historical mailing list - A PETER MARSH
  Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:28:44 -0400
  Greetings, Almost ready for the first visit to the booth for primer spray #1. Looking for a 2" hitch so I can get it...
• License plate assembly
  Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 18:39:02 -0400
  Hi, Does anyone on the list know off a source to get a rear license plate assembly (rubber boot, lenses, black plastic housing) or...
• Re: CV boot question
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 08:01:08 -0700
  >How do we know if we only have to change the casing or also the > joint? > You (or your mechanic) pull them out... put...
• Re: CV boots life
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 02:18:45 -0400
  If you want to service those, check my site at: http://pages.infinit.net/engine/cv_joint_maintenance.htm And have some greasy fun...
• Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 16 Aug 2016 17:11:40 -0700
  ...I had to use a used VW boot but plan to do the job again with a new boot and synthetic grease. At lease...
• Re: Review of Bus Boys
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sun, 30 Jun 1996 20:38:39 -0400
  ...I asked Bus Boys for a catalog 1+ years ago, again when I ordered the boots, months ago, again 2 months ago when he...
• Re: dumb question...
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Sun, 13 Sep 1998 12:41:42 -0500
  ...Since I have biten the big one and used the expensive boots/grease and a cheap(ie non lobro)CV joint this time around...
• Re: Sounds Like a Bad CV joint?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 10 Feb 2014 09:17:09 -0800
  Should be able to lube joints from the axle ends of the boots. Snake a grease gun in there; squeeze in a few strokes...
• Re: Bad CV Joint Turns Vanagon back home
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 12 Aug 2006 10:19:55 -0400
  Once, when I was down in Virginia, I had a CV that really started knocking bad (boot intact, though) and I found that if...
• Re: Easy CV joint replacement
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 2 Aug 2009 22:04:11 -0400
  ...The CV boot was in really good condition, I probably could have reused it. I really don't know what happened in the joint...
• Re: Has anyone R&R'd the distributor in a sy
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Apr 1996 12:22:53 -0400
  ...were >water-sealed with some sort of a gasket or rubber boot - the one in my '89 >is *not*, and I bet Fred's...