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Re: Berg shifter
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Thu, 4 Mar 2004 16:18:01 -0700
...the shifter boot is raised almost 2" at its top, but the bottom still needs to tuck under the carpet. This stretches the accordian...
Re: '81 Westy FS
Historical mailing list - Patrick Foltz
Tue, 20 Oct 1998 06:10:35 EDT
...come to sell my beloved '81 Vanagon Westfalia>> ...Now if we could just get him to throw that 'ghia convertible in, to boot!....... ;-), P.
Re: this week's spelling hall of shame! (F)
Historical mailing list
Sun, 18 Oct 1998 14:04:40 EDT
In a message dated 10/18/98 4:18:28 PM !!!First Boot!!!, SyncroHead@AOL.COM writes: << > Note: Other nominations are welcome! How 'bout...
Re: V Boot Replacement Tips and Caveats request
Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
Thu, 18 Nov 1999 10:33:03 EST
In a message dated 99-11-18 10:14:23 EST, you write: << I have the four manuals, Bentley, Haynes, Russek and Chilton, >> One...
Re: reset? OS2 indicator light
Historical mailing list - Blue Ridge CycleWorks
Tue, 11 Jan 2000 08:58:15 -0500
...Mine has torn the little rubber boot thing inside that keeps the gases from flowing out the back side where the piston slides. Is...
Re: Can you guys help tell me what part this is?
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sun, 5 Oct 2003 20:54:49 -0700
251 711 167 E Boot. from ETKA v5.30. Assuming an '84 year model. (actually went back and checked... Same p/n for all...
Re: Can you guys help tell me what part this is?
Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
Mon, 6 Oct 2003 07:30:01 -0700
At 07:23 PM 10/5/2003, you wrote: >http://www.calaboose.com/vanagon/transmission/transmission.html The rubber boot is P/N- 251...
Re: CV Joints
Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
Mon, 28 Apr 2014 08:09:33 -0500
...been discussions on the list about poor quality boots, so I'm > sticking with OEM boots until they fail, and I'm going on...
Re: Propane tank valve problem on '83 Westy
Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
Tue, 2 Feb 1999 08:54:29 EST
...The button should live under a removeable rubber boot. If the boot is missing, you might want to find one. Amazingly, Zippy has his...
Re: Inner CV Boot Replacement: Okie Redneck Style...
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Sat, 26 Jan 2002 11:03:55 -0800
...Inner CV Boot Replacement: Okie Redneck Style... > I know I need to get a torque wrench; I guess I keep holding out for a...
Re: Silly Question, maybe?
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Thu, 30 Mar 2017 12:07:34 -0600
McN' Your TisRod Boots are Not supposed to have any Fluid in them ~ So when You see Them "Leaking" it is Actually Your PSRack...
Re: ETKA 7 install
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
Wed, 9 Jul 2008 14:37:38 -0700
...I also need to try an install in Boot Camp vs. Parallels. I report back if I have any success. BTW -- what was the...
Re: Front outer cv joint protectors
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 16 Feb 2013 19:28:38 -0800
...I replaced the driver's side front outer cv boot a couple of years ago. It really is a pain to do on the...
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: Doka Sighting on TV
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Wed, 25 Feb 2015 05:24:31 -0500
Bootleg turn, no less. Sent. > On Feb 25, 2015, at 12:27 AM, Jeff <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Saw a commercial for some...
Re: The Stanley Cup and the westy skylight
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Thu, 9 Jun 2011 10:50:49 -0400
That just might be better than my bathtub stopper in the boot to the AFM fix. It sure looks a lot better too :) -- Thanks...
Roadhaus - Quick Update -- I may get booted, so I will apologize a head of time
Historical mailing list - Brian T.
Fri, 16 Jul 2004 15:01:35 -0700
There is dry humor and then there is mean... Eric if you are gonna be a turd, go lay in the yard would ya...
Re: Thanks to Ken Wilford and VanAgain
Historical mailing list - Tim Kasher
Thu, 19 May 2005 22:25:17 -0400
...and it had to be driven home a long distance....he did it in a very timely manner and a great job to boot
Re: Trip report -- Florida Keys, State Parks, and Repairs
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Wed, 26 Jan 2011 10:38:53 +0000
...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: vanagon emissions
Historical mailing list
Tue, 5 Mar 1996 14:32:28 -0500
...I'd add about 1 hour to my time to remove one joint, replace 1 boot, and re-install the joint. You'll need...
Re: Power steering
Historical mailing list - Joel Shortlidge
Sun, 25 Apr 1999 10:09:05 -0500
...you don't. :( the boots aren't really 'leaking' ... the seals in > the rack are. time for a rebuilt rack from busdepot or somewhere...
Down at the Wand Wash, (little VW, (Fun))
Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
Fri, 12 Sep 1997 07:01:59 -0400
...Next to the stall is a little booth where the remainder of the high-pressure hose is coiled up on the floor. Inside this...
CV joint repacking-'85 West
Historical mailing list - Ben Gabel
22 May 1996 11:34:31 +0100
...Push the rubber boot aside if necessary to see them, with wide boots the heads are hidden. Try not to trash the boot with...
Advice on upper control arm bushing wear and R&R.
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
Sat, 17 Nov 2001 16:19:19 -0700
...This should be acceptable, right? Other than the ball joint (mine has a torn boot), is there any other stuff I should replace when...
Re: Tightening E-Brake
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Fri, 22 Sep 2000 13:47:04 -0500
AND just WHAT were you doing in the van with your boots off to make the van roll backwards?....hmmmmmmmmm? Dimwitted Moose and Flying...
Re: Area codes by state/province
Historical mailing list
Tue, 3 Dec 1996 00:49:14 -0500
Plllllllllllllllllease don't swipe the phone book from the phone booth. Use your own at home. If you need another they'll send it...
Air intake elbow; was Re: Clutch Chatter...
Historical mailing list - Daniel Soiney
Mon, 23 Mar 1998 08:55:01 -0600
Hi all I've used GE silicone to seal small cracks in air intake boots, with limited success. The stuff doesn't stick to...
Re: 1991 Westfalia for sale. $18000 CDN
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Tue, 5 Dec 2006 17:05:02 -0800
Or for the Number of CDN$ you can get a syncro to boot! See: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=340164...
Re: CV joints/Axle options
Historical mailing list
Thu, 14 Mar 2019 21:43:25 +0000
...The GKN boots also don’t last very long in today environment. Rockford > boots are the way to go. > > Bill > > Sent from my iPhone...
Re: "Fall camping"
Historical mailing list - Rob
Wed, 24 Oct 2012 10:01:43 -0700
...Get an awning, a >decent rain shell, a good pair of waterproof boots, and pack a set >(or two) of dry socks. Bring a...
Re: Cost effective,,expected for 60,000mi svc
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Mon, 10 Apr 2000 20:01:31 -0700
...My 70s buses never had this problem and the grease was always gooey when the boot was opened up. Now when I open one...
Re: Noisy CV's below Zero degrees F?
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Mon, 12 Jan 2004 22:44:47 -0600
...If not, maybe try some spray grease with a straw thru the boot (gonna throw it away in 60 days anyway!). This is typical...
Re: acceptable transmission leakage?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 5 Apr 2010 11:10:46 -0700
That torn shifter boot may be allowing gear oil out. If so, maybe a seal is going/gone at hole where shift lever is...
Re: New owner questions
Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
Fri, 23 Nov 2012 21:17:59 -0800
...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: 90 Syncro Westy clunker
Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
Thu, 23 Apr 1998 20:47:23 -0400
...And one thing I have learned from experience, not all CV boots are equal. Remans use the bottom of barrel. Of course, there is...
Re: clunk clunk
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sat, 28 Feb 1998 21:36:24 CST
...just try to NOT breathe the fumes!), and put NEW grease on the joint and up in the rubber boot (also check the boots...
Before I forget....(a couple things I learned recently)
Historical mailing list - neil
Fri, 4 May 2007 21:49:02 -0700
...Don't get in the habit of tapping your dirty boots/shoes or w.h.y. against the sliding door bottom rail. It kept...
when good CV's go bad?
Historical mailing list - chris
Mon, 8 Jan 2007 17:42:15 -0800
...I crawled under the van a moment ago, but all of the boots look perfect. The 'outer' passenger side one looks sorta scrunched up...
Subject: Re: Cv boots cracking
Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:54:52 -0400
i think some of this is due to putting the clamps on while the van is jacked up as this may put some stress...
USED Dennis Haynes Hitch anywhere?
Historical mailing list - A PETER MARSH
Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:17:02 -0400
...the same color - VANILLA SHAKE - as the van 'cause it should be in the booth next week sometime. Thanks in advance. Peter Marsh Naples
Wanna 90-91 syncro westy
Historical mailing list - Ethan Wilson
Mon, 8 May 1995 21:44:05 -0700 (PDT)
Dream time....how about lo miles, primo condition, air cond., diff lock, and a poptop to boot! Thanks to those who've come forward...
Re: Caught offside!
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Thu, 18 Jul 2002 22:20:57 +1200
...shock absorber (damper) motor (engine) boot (trunk) wing (fender) rocker panel (sill) mag wheel (aluminum alloy) trafficator (indicator) propshaft (driveshaft) IRS (for CV-jointed...
cv joint tips
Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
Wed, 2 Jul 2008 15:26:28 -0700
Well, whilst doing the clutch on Totoro, I am also repacking all 4 cv's and treating them to new boots. Dose anyone have...
Re: cv joint question
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Wed, 16 Oct 2013 08:10:37 -0500
...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: CV boot problem repair problem continued
Historical mailing list - Ned Savoie
Tue, 16 Aug 2016 11:55:09 -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...
CV joint question and success!
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 17 Jul 2023 17:05:26 -0400
...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: Source for reliable axle assemblies
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 12 Jan 2015 19:23:07 -0600
...This will penetrate the rubber boot and apply grease to the CV joint. Not perfect, massaging the boot will help. If simple lubrication is...
Re: CV Injection Procedure??
Historical mailing list
Sat, 22 Apr 1995 00:00:58 -0400
...I'm really doing it to replace cracked/torn boots. Injecting grease with the needle would at least give you peace of mind in...
Tranny Oil Question '66 Westy
Historical mailing list - Robinson
Wed, 15 May 1996 18:29:50 -0400 (EDT)
...I'm replacing the axle boots because they're crumbly and one is actually leaking oil. I have both of the new boots and...
Re: CV GREASE?
Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
Wed, 23 Jun 1999 00:18:44 EDT
...BTW, I'm going to use the needle to inject it through the boot. Never taken a axle off a vanagon before, but the...
Re: failed inspection
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sun, 3 Mar 2002 21:10:20 -0700
...The boot was ripped (I didn't notice it before yet never really looked either). I noticed the outer tie rod boot cracked and...
Re: New owner questions
Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
Sat, 24 Nov 2012 08:22:13 -0800
...It was sold/bought with ripped boots. I expected to throw a few dollar into it, I needed a project, I love to work...
Help! 1.9 idle/ stalling problem !!!!!
Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
Fri, 18 Jul 2003 06:50:20 -0700
...When I got to work I lifted up the engine hatch and low and behold one of the intake manifold boots (the drivers side...
Re: want to buy a fox, (no on the Fox, BUY,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Sun, 26 Apr 1998 23:28:25 -0700
At 01:45 AM 4/27/98 EDT, Modl6971 wrote: > Don't drive the fox with boots on, you won't be able to...
Re: Clutch Master Cylinder Leak
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 8 Feb 2004 17:56:52 -0600
...The rubber accordion boot is connected at the top to the > piston but > is loose at the bottom and exposes the piston when the...
Re: PS leak
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Sat, 1 Dec 2007 16:17:38 -0500
...There's evidence of seepage on the opposite boot as >well. > >I see reseal kits for this are available, are they generally worthwhile? > >Allan
Re: Friday bird AKICIV (All Knowledge is Contained in Vandom)
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:28:43 -0500
...The weight of the calked boots would sink the coconut. ;-) d
Re: Area codes by state/province
Historical mailing list - James R. Wetzel
Mon, 2 Dec 1996 22:02:40 -0500 (EST)
...Next time your at a phone booth (U.S.) Swipe a phone book. There in the front.
Re: Fw: Spam! Re: INCREDIBLE money making opportunity
Historical mailing list - James S. Cohen
Thu, 16 Nov 2000 16:25:55 -0500
If that's true he should booted off the list ASAP! >Well, in case nobody else noticed, the poster of this spam IS a...
Re: '87 GL passenger van parts for sale
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 24 Mar 2003 16:45:53 -0600
Birkenfeld Jeff wrote: > engine components like >heads-rockers-intake-throttle body intake boot are up for grabs, > Do you have an Idle Stabilizer Valve...