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• choking at full throttle + "backfire??" in the throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Barrett Willet
  Sun, 7 Aug 2005 19:00:07 -0700
  ...It almost acts like it's about to die when at full throttle and loudly "pops" or backfires inside the throttle body boot. The...
• Vanagon stuff for sale - Atlanta area but will ship
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 6 Jan 2009 21:45:01 -0500
  ...The coolant bottle and overflow bottle sit on top of it. - a Syncro intake boot in good shape - a 1.9L intake boot in...
• Re: replacement cv/axle assembly
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:53:28 -0500
  Except for the boot kits, rebuilt axle assemblies do not get new parts. The CV's get re-machined and fitted with oversized balls...
• Re: VW Mechanic Experience Report
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 13 Mar 2004 18:02:49 -0500
  ...On Wednesday, just after I left his shop, he called me to let me know the right outside CV boot was ruptured, grease all...
• A pesky air leak
  Historical mailing list - Matt McKeon
  Wed, 25 Sep 2024 21:41:19 -0400
  ...I recently removed the intake runners and plenum to replace both the intake gaskets and the runner boots (also went with a new GW...
• Re: steering rack R & R.
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 18 Feb 1999 07:19:03 -0500
  ...The thing I would suggest is to replace the boots that come with it, they are new but cheap with factory boots. Also you...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Warm Start Troubles
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 19 Nov 2016 20:39:46 -0500
  ...A little WD40 makes it easy to slide back the rubber >boot at the connector. Yes, the place it shorts is under the connector...
• Re: Dished Washer With New CV Joints?
  Historical mailing list - pat
  Sat, 25 Feb 2012 14:38:23 -0500
  ...TIA, Jeff FWIW, using my old boots, which look good-been burned before by the 6 month boots that come in these kits.
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:13:39 -0700
  ...of the cv >> joints over the stock set up, then the boots will be flexed more >> during everyday driving. > > How would changing the wheel...
• Re: How important are those two-hole washers?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 1 Jun 2006 18:48:06 -0400
  Extremely! The bolt heads will wear into the soft metal of the boot flanges and the bolts will come loose. You will not notice...
• Book time for CV Joint work?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Lund
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 15:39:39 -0700
  Does any body know the book time to inspect, clean, repack and replace the boots on CV Joints? Regards, Todd __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired...
• Re: electronic door locks -- disable?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Mon, 8 Jul 2002 20:27:45 +0200
  ...Mine were corroded to hell, crumbled boots had let water in for years. I managed to completely clean them both out, readjust, and they...
• Re: Mystery connector
  Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
  Sat, 29 Jan 2000 22:35:44 EST
  ...The boot says "Germany" on it and has a VW emblem, so > I'm assuming this is stock. Anyone know what this is for...
• Re: Eurovan e-brake boot (picture)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 7 Nov 2003 12:53:58 -0800
  ...Mark Bill Marshall wrote: > > The boot looks great. It brings up a question I had a while ago.... > > My e-brake doesn't have...
• cv questions
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Sat, 13 Sep 2003 01:28:05 -0400
  ...rear and am cleaning them up, repacking them and replacing the boots.  my question is in regards to the front cv's.&nbsp...
• Re: Where does this tube go?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 29 Mar 2008 10:36:34 -0500
  ...It goes into a molding in the rubber boot below the valve. Jim On Sat, Mar 29, 2008 at 10:27 AM, Jim Felder...
• Re: Poor power until warm
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 18 Aug 2018 07:26:11 -0700
  also check for vacuum leak, check all the clamps at intake boot/AFM... how old is the fuel pressure regulator (a bad or going...
• Re: Sorry about the error on 1.9l intake boot
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 5 Dec 2005 14:50:01 EST
  In a message dated 12/5/05 2:37:56 PM, felder@KNOLOGY.NET writes: << More appropriate for bone-picking.com >> Yeah, you pick...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 9 Jun 2006 to 10 Jun 2006 - Special issue (#2006-485)
  Historical mailing list - Neal Barrentine
  Sun, 11 Jun 2006 20:04:42 -0500
  On Jun 10, 2006, at 10:51 PM, Automatic digest processor wrote: > python boot Can you rinse it off do you suppose? Neal Barrentine...
• Re: Syncro CV Madness..
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Apr 1995 13:09:58 -0300
  ...I made a few enquiries regarding CV boots and joints >for a 1990 Syncro, >rear axle $208.90 each all four joints same price...
• FS: 81 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Fri, 3 Sep 2004 22:30:42 -0400
  ...Steering rack boots (have boots) tie rod end, heater cables, radio, wiring in dash - call for more details, can send pictures. Located near Mass...
• Re: looking for 1984 Vanagon sliding side door in Austin TX
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 31 Dec 2004 20:22:56 -0600
  ...They'll take out a teller booth, toll booth or anything and keep a rolling. Stan Wilder Engine Ceramics 214-352-4931 www.engineceramics...
• Re: PHOTOS: San Francisco Bay Area VAN-O-RAMA 2008
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 15 Sep 2008 19:36:59 -0700
  ...San Francisco Bay Area VAN-O-RAMA 2008 > >Neil, > >I don't they serve sushi and ice cream at boot camp. Last year it...
• Re: Trip report -- Florida Keys, State Parks, and Repairs
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Tue, 25 Jan 2011 18:02:33 -0700
  ...About 6K miles ago, I >> had all of the CV boots replaced by a shop and they assured me they used >> high quality boots...
• Syncro CV Job Tools?
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle / Architecture
  Thu, 10 Sep 1998 17:39:57 -0400
  Hello all, I've read the postings about CV jobs, boot replacements, grinding/braking symptoms and even Joel Walkers step by step description at...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Mon, 5 May 2014 08:31:11 -0700
  ...If they did start making some noise, I would look at clocking before the suggestion of moving the small end of the boot further...
• Re: not receiving any posts
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:11:44 +0000
  ...is the list still up or have I been booted for some reason.My Westy misses you all. Spencer
• Re: Knocking sound
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 24 Jun 2018 17:29:41 -0400
  ...If you can inject some CV joint grease in there and work it into the joint by pressing on the boot you may get...
• Re: Interest in Older Vanagon Shift Linkage reproduction
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:57:10 -0400
  At 11:11 AM 8/21/2009, Ken Wilford wrote... >We can also get the boot that goes over this part Are these the...
• FS 82 Wesfalia diesel
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kjeldgaard
  Sun, 4 Mar 2001 16:29:07 EST
  1982 Westfalia - w/diesel engine, 57,000 actual miles, new tires, battery, Clutch, CD changer Awning, CV's lubed and new boots, have all...
• Re: CV Boot material question
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
  Tue, 24 Apr 2001 21:25:20 -0300
  > According to a maker of carbon black, leaving it out of tire rubber would > reduce the tire mileage from 80,000 to about 5...
• Re: Air intake elbow
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Tue, 8 Jul 2003 17:31:26 -0400
  ...I need the boot that goes > between the AFM and the throtle body. It's a big black elbow thing > with ridges. I think...
• Re: AA Trans back from vacation..what frey did I miss???
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 19:52:56 -0700
  ...especially since I am a middle of the road Methodist and 3/4 > Scandinavian to boot.
• Re: Replacing driver's door wiring
  Historical mailing list - Ryan London
  Sat, 19 Mar 2005 19:53:00 -0500
  ...However the job was done poorly w/ but connectors and they cut open the boot and then taped it back together. So it's...
• Re: CV joints/Axle options
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 12 Mar 2019 14:27:00 -0400
  ...The GKN boots also don’t last very long in today environment. > Rockford > > boots are the way to go. > > > > Bill > > > > Sent from my iPhone...
• found some hidden vacuum leaks
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Wed, 11 Jan 2006 08:16:56 -0800
  ...Also ,the boot can tear at the 45 degree bend at the mid point of the boot.This tear is at the rear and...
• Re: cv-joints: Constant Velocity Marihuana?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Jul 94 10:33:29 EDT
  ...joint boots dry out and crack and get cut. need replacing eventually. > 5. flipping/reversing should extend the life of the joint for a...
• Re: Noisy CV's below Zero degrees F?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
  Mon, 12 Jan 2004 17:02:51 -0800
  ...I would think that if you have any rot on the boots, with noise in that area (if it is in proportion to speed...
• Re: AFM 1.9l/2.1l help?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 31 Jul 2001 18:22:20 EDT
  If you wanted to buy the 2.1l AFM and the 2.1l Air Intake Boot at the same time then you could get...
• Re: Planning Trip--Tips?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 1 Oct 1994 10:50:57 -0500
  Listen to Unca Joel when he talks to you about your CV boots! Then follow his advice! (where in Iowa are you passing thru...
• Booted from List
  Historical mailing list - Joe Knight
  Thu, 20 May 1999 06:43:10 -0700
  I seem to have be lost to or exiled from the list. Sorry to make this a general posting but couldn't find a...
• Is this thing on, or is it just me?
  Historical mailing list - bob norman
  Sun, 15 Aug 1999 19:47:13 -0230
  ...Is he up and running? Have I been booted off? Do I need to resubscribe? Cheers, Bob Norman '81 Westy Gander, Newfoundland Canada
• Re: FW: end of camping season????
  Historical mailing list - Lee Kouns
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 08:30:05 -0700
  We dry our ski boot linings, etc., by piling them in front of the rear heater. A short drive somewhere with the heater on...
• GOOP
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 16:59:18 EST
  i have used this stuff to fix cracked air intake boots, rubber hoses, etc.. its called "GOOP" Automotive sealant should be availably at any...
• Another Steering Rack Question
  Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
  Sat, 13 May 2006 06:14:44 -0700
  Yesterday afternoon I discovered a steering rack boot is damaged. I have ordered a replacement. What is the easiest way to install it? About...
• Re: Painting
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 16:20:29 -0700
  ...Robert > > > > how did you find a spray booth to rent? i wired spray booths for > > years and always wanted to rent one out to...
• High Temp CV Grease
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 05 Sep 94 21:43:34 EDT
  ...It seems like it got a pin hole in it because someone squeezed the CV Joint Boot before tightening the clamp so it had...
• Re: Upper Ball Joint Prices-Variances from suppliers.
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 12:18:32 -0500
  ...After 6 months the rubber boot was riped and needed replaced. If left that way the joint would not last. So if you go...
• Westie luggage area
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Marshallsay
  Thu, 18 May 2000 11:32:19 GMT
  ...I was thinking of putting in some wooden rods, width-ways across the boot/trunk area, at the height of the top of the...
• Re: running rca cables to a rear-mounted subwoofer
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 19 Feb 2005 18:58:49 -0700
  ...Then feed down through and lift shifter boot to pull through and then the rear of the carpet and on towards the rear. I...
• Re: CV joint noise problem and simple greasing fix
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 9 Apr 2004 14:59:27 -0500
  ...I positioned the tip of the grease gun applicator around > > several locations inside the boot, then used a plastic tie to tighten > > the > > boot...
• Re: Problem with cental locking system
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 3 Sep 2008 05:58:49 EDT
  ...Lately I have been removing and cutting that wire loom boot between the door and the body so I have just the two end...
• Re: Ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 21 Sep 2008 16:14:53 -0700
  ...I don't automatically condemn them just because the boot is cracked. When there's a spilt in the boot...........on a lower ball...
• Re: Shift linkage troubles
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Tue, 29 Oct 2002 08:13:19 -0500
  ...I got my shift rod boot from California Imports, though the new boot does not fit as well as the old one (does not...
• Re: CV joint question and success!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 17 Jul 2023 21:11:03 -0400
  OH boy, So, I just watched a video on CV boot rebuild and replacement and he says that groove goes on the outside toward...
• Re: later model parking brake lever
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Mon, 2 Jul 2018 09:51:32 -0700
  ...Also, the later lever uses a hard plastic partial cover rather than the full coverage flexible boot. The old boot won't fit it...
• Re: ..... Can't get first or second gear.
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 20 Feb 2014 13:01:41 -0800
  ...develop a "hidden" leak and fills rubber boot with fluid, no evidence on pavement (peel boot back to see if filled with fluid).   Just...
• Re: Rubber parts on Vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Sep 94 9:48:45 EDT
  For what its worth our 82 has gone through the very same process of replacement except for the cv boots. The shift linkage boot...
• Power Steering questions!
  Historical mailing list - Jutta & Christian Knust
  Sun, 2 Sep 2001 05:16:16 +0200
  ...According to Bentley, this looks like a leak of the steering rack seal and "the leaking fluid is found inside steering gear boot". Now...
• 87 Syncro axle help needed
  Historical mailing list - Adrian
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 17:10:05 -0600
  ...At the same time I decided since I have it out I should take the axles out and re-boot them. The issue is...