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• Re: CV Joint Bolts in Portland OR
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 19:10:02 -0700
  ...CV Joint Bolts in Portland OR Where do folks buy their transmission-to-cv joint bolts in the Portland OR area? The high-strength...
• Re: Inject grease into rear wheel bearings w/o disassembly?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:35:43 -0700
  ...No clunks from the CV's >> yet, so I was >> planning just to order four Febi boot and grease kits from >> busdepot and >> repack...
• Re: Syncro vibration
  Historical mailing list - John Klun
  Wed, 11 Oct 2000 18:20:38 -0600
  ...I do see one torn CV joint boot on the RH outer rear > drive shaft. I am going to replace this boot and may...
• Re: Knocking sound
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Jun 2018 20:53:13 -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...
• CV Joint Bolts in Portland OR
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 17:47:04 -0700
  Where do folks buy their transmission-to-cv joint bolts in the Portland OR area? The high-strength ones with the internal hex or...
• Re: CV joint rotation ?
  Historical mailing list - Carlen, Gregg
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 11:01:34 -0400
  ...needle, some special grease and a grease gun and pumped the CV boot with a very generous amount of grease and worked it into...
• 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...
• Syncro CV axle INFO!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Jul 1998 08:34:31 -0700
  ...these but if you've checked prices of outer joints and boots along with the labor to do the job you know this is...
• Re: Transmission (transaxle) Drive Flange Seals
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 26 Mar 2016 13:16:58 -0700
  ...Each inboard CV had nothing but gear oil inside. Ironically, the inboard CV at side with intact flange plug appears to be discoloured, mainly...
• Re: Hot brakes!
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Sun, 15 Apr 2018 03:28:01 +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...
• Re: CV problem?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 2 May 2009 15:14:56 -0500
  The hard turning of your vehicle in a circle with the steering wheel at the stops puts a side load on the CV's...
• Eurovan Parts Blow-Out!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 20:04:10 -0500
  ...CV JOINT & BOOT KIT, OUTER, THRU '94 701 498 099 $139.95 AS ABOVE, MODELS W/ABS 701 498 099A $149.95 CV JOINT...
• Re: CV Joint questions and anwers anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 12 May 2003 10:39:37 -0700
  ...There are cups on the outside end of each CV, both at the tranny outlet shaft and stub axle, I always fill these voids...
• Re: It's hard to make your Vanagon better when they're making the parts crappier
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 1 Jul 2013 16:25:10 -0500
  I noticed that Scott says he was getting OEM CV boots for $35.00. My dealer wants fifty bucks for a boot! That's...
• Re: 82 auto cv/differential help
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 28 Sep 2003 12:10:47 -0700
  ...I checked all 4 boots and made sure the 12 pt bolts were tight. I > then grabbed the cv axle in the middle and...
• Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 16 Aug 2016 19:40:53 -0700
  I’ve been trying to remember the name for a week. As soon as you mentioned “can’t recall” it was right there. Thanks...
• Re: CV Boots, accel & clutch cables
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 08 Jan 95 00:41:56 CST
  one more thought: Eastwood company has a Speedometer cable lubricator ... a little gizmo that fits on the end of a cable and allows a...
• Re: CV joint boots
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:31:02 +0000
  ...Many Vanagons are still running on the originals." For guys like Dennis H and Mark D and Stacey S and Alistair and others, CV...
• Re: CV Repair
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Wed, 5 Apr 95 17:12:03 PDT
  > The joints can be purchased for $50-60 and good german CV boots are about $15.00. It's a messy job, if you...
• 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...
• Re: tranny mount and CV-joint bolt questions
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 8 Nov 2004 05:30:56 -0700
  ...Most CV boot kits come with new hardware. The > 12 points are less likely to strip out. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: Sounds Like a Bad CV joint?
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Mon, 10 Feb 2014 17:29:04 -0600
  My problem cv was dry/sticky/binding up and not moving like it should creating the heavy vibration. Knowing the PO's lack of...
• Re: Small successes first Axle in
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 Jun 2022 14:05:27 +0000
  ...do the same on my bus to fix the ever failing cv boots. Today I solo removed and replaced the driver side axle.  I...
• Re: 86 Vanagon CV boots replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Mar 1996 18:56:08 -0500
  ...remove the axle nut to remove the half-shaft when doing > > CVJs. Just remove the six allen bolts at either end of the shaft...
• Re: changing auto transmission
  Historical mailing list - al sinclair
  Mon, 28 Nov 2005 22:26:16 -0800
  ...Is there a way to reattach / re-stick it? - one of the outer CVs seems to have a bust boot, so I'll probably...
• Re: CV boot or axle?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:33:57 -0400
  At 02:37 PM 4/15/2009, VW Doka wrote: >replaced. At one point I had a gallon sized coffee can full. Finally >gave...
• Re: CV Boots, accel & clutch cables
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 8 Jan 1995 00:33:12 -0600
  >So Thom Fitzpatrick says: >> > >> > Is there anything else *you'd* do if you had the engine out? >> >I don't know who the original...
• Re: 12 Point CV Tool Size?
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 08:56:52 -0700
  ...I guess the CV grease was enough to keep the gear oil from leaking out the boot until now?? I�m a bit worried...
• Re: Inject grease into rear wheel bearings w/o disassembly?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:30:58 -0500
  ...No clunks from the CV's > yet, so I was > planning just to order four Febi boot and grease kits from > busdepot and > repack...
• Re: cv's:what happened
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 06:09:32 -0400
  ...maintained though, how could the > cv's be in such bad shape? ran out of grease from bad boots and found > out too late...
• Re: CV left front outer :( for'90 syncro westy
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Sun, 3 Nov 1996 20:09:18 -0500 (EST)
  ...TIA! > FoxhntrPat@aol.com Just did an out boot on my 86 Syncro. In a few simple statements, what is it you need? Eric...
• Re: Musings on completed CV job
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 12 Jul 2000 06:38:03 EDT
  Let me add to this that the majority of CV failures (lately) on my vehicles are the boots. I still recommend you crawl under...
• Re: CV Joint questions and anwers anyone?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 12 May 2003 06:24:39 -0600
  ...Comes with one CV, one new boot, one squeeze tube of the proper grease. I get my spare grease for my emergency box there...
• Re: Easy CV joint replacement
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 2 Aug 2009 21:54:11 -0600
  ...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: Searched archives. Missing CV bolt question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 28 Aug 2006 09:06:02 -0500
  ...Rear CV shows only bolts. > > I have 4 new boot kits ready to install. > > Given that my van had some or all of these...
• Re: CV joint or Axle Joint?
  Historical mailing list - Vanman
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 08:06:13 -0800
  ...my question is, is the axle joint synomonous with the CV >joint? My boot seems to be intact. Has anyone had this happen before...
• Re: Didn't know there was two different CV joints. - Figured Out
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Wed, 22 Dec 2004 18:46:19 -0600
  ...The other side's boots blew out. This side just destrucked the cv ... great.. John. >>> TJ Hannink <tjhannink@yahoo.com> 12/22/04 6...
• Re: just how COLD is it where u are.. - 3 here...w/ -35 WCF
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 15 Jan 2004 22:08:50 -0800
  ...Go easy for the first mile or so, those CV boots are cold too. Rob rob_b9@lycos.com Now in western Washington, USA
• Re: Book time for CV Joint work?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 17:57:57 -0700
  ...CV Joint work? >> >> You like paying more? >> >> The 1.1 hour per side I quoted was for "inspect, clean, repack, and >> replace >> the boots...
• Lobro Front Outer CV Joint Kits Puny Nuts
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 13 Oct 1998 19:09:01 -0400
  The Lobro front outer cv joint boot kits you get from Parts Place ($50) or Bus Depot ($17!!) (same kit from what I can...
• 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...
• CV Joints - Assembling
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:03:43 -0700
  ...Old CVs have a single groove on outer circumference that faces out, i.e. either toward the wheel or toward the transaxle -- the boot...
• Re: SNAP! Zrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! (sheared CV axle shaft)
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 21:30:46 +0000
  It is possible to assemble the CV joint improperly. This can cause excessive binding and might have been the reason the axle sheared. Chris...
• Re: CV joints..What to look at, how to tell...
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 23:39:46 -0700
  ...new grease and replaced CV, and not a lot more miles will be put on before Fall Overhaul, and boots are ok.... I have...
• Re: Speaking of CV Joints ...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 16 May 2003 12:25:07 -0700
  ...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: request CV joint knock diagnosis confirmation
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 19 Dec 2005 18:29:11 -0600
  ...My choice of CV's is Lobro. Good brand. I just bought kits for each one. Came with new CV, tube of grease, boot...
• 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 joints/axles- new vs. rebuilt?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Oct 1996 13:19:35 PDT
  ...the cv ought to make > tok-tok-tok or knok-knok-knok noises. imho. sort of. maybe. I hadn't thought of motor mounts...
• CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Stephen DeMocko
  Tue, 4 Apr 2006 12:46:13 -0700
  ...CV Joint set from E-Bay. They seam it be of good quality, came with everything, grease new socket head cap screws, boots and...
• Re: CV Joint failure - New or Rebuilt?
  Historical mailing list - David Menche
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 18:46:04 -0700
  Just did my cv's not long ago. 172 k miles on the originals, found two with split boots, pulled them, and found three...
• Re: Trip report -- Florida Keys, State Parks, and Repairs
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 25 Jan 2011 18:03:05 -0600
  ...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: Sounds Like a Bad CV joint?
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
  Mon, 10 Feb 2014 12:57:46 -0500
  ...I replaced all 4 cv joints my passenger outer was very dry and bolts were coming loose too! Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td...
• Re: Speaking of CV joints, how do you get them back on??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Apr 2010 07:26:47 -0400
  ...2 Tie wraps to the boot flanges, get two bolts started and then cut-remove the tie wraps. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: Removing CV from axle shaft?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 21 Sep 2003 20:43:14 -0500
  ...I tackled the torn outer >CV boot. Pulled the axle, removed the circlip, and went to whack the CV >off shaft. It moved about...
• cv joint woes?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Mon, 22 Nov 1999 18:43:08 -0800
  ...I have seen joint kits w/boots for about $50 each, a rebuilt axle with both joints installled and booted for $135 Is this...
• Re: Transmission leaking from drive shafts
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 6 Nov 2005 10:02:23 -0700
  ...You'll need new CV grease, and it's a great time to install new boots if required. You'll also need to fill...
• Re: (rear) cv joint
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Tue, 7 Mar 2006 23:12:11 -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...
• Tierra Del Fuego Group Says, "Hi"!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 10:51:45 EST
  ...She is ordering some CV boots and joints since the gravel roads are apparantely murder on syncro CV boots and are killing joints too...
• Re: What is the best grease for CV joints?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 23 Nov 2008 23:57:40 -0500
  ...urethane adhesive/sealer for use sealing the pinhole left in neoprine cv boots after using a needle to inject grease (yes, a no no...
• Vanagon transmission fixed.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Dec 95 18:33:21 CST
  ...I also spent a fortune putting new boots on all of my CVs. The bearings and races look aweful!!! :-( I'm saving my money...