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• Re: ..gutless and unreliable....
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 19:29:41 +1200
  ...40+ mpg to >boot. Not >bad for a lawn mower powered go cart :^) Ah, a Mazda man! -- Andrew Grebneff 165 Evans St, Dunedin 9001...
• Re: Inner CV joint Allen bolt...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Sun, 18 May 2003 19:07:37 EDT
  ...When i replaced my torn boots I found a couple of allen mixed in with the the tripple square bolts. Jim Morgan 86GL "Breadbox...
• Re: Inner CV Boot Replacement: Okie Redneck Style...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 23:06:04 -0800
  ...Inner CV Boot Replacement: Okie Redneck Style... > Okay, I'm not exactly proud of this, but here goes... > > I decided I didn't want...
• Re: Power steering woes
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 7 Apr 2019 17:29:45 -0400
  ...I finally got around to >> investigating and found a long slit on the driver side steering rack boot >> and grease all over the lower...
• Re: New owner questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 23 Nov 2012 20:42:13 -0800
  ...The other front half-shaft does > not need boots, but it also moves about the same amount when I push and pull > it. Is...
• Re: Google syntax to search the Archives?
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 20 Aug 2012 12:59:22 -0500
  ...I do this on vans even today, but I also load the boot as well, but not fully. But there is enough so that...
• Re: Insulated pop top sleeve / cold weather boot/ heating/ insulation
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 21:56:45 +0200
  ...Insulated pop top sleeve / cold weather boot/ heating/ insulation Well, Ask and you shall receive. I have been looking for any ideas on a...
• Re: source of more cv grease?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 12 Mar 2006 16:58:47 -0600
  ...In fact > some people I know pack those boots slam full!!!! > > I always got extra when I ordered, so have not run against the...
• Re: When was the last time you re-packed your CV joints?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 19 Oct 2021 03:06:00 +0000
  ...Yes, I have the axle with perfect boots, all greased up.  Also, the 12 point tool.   I am ready for that day.  Be Prepared...
• Re: Inner CV Boot Replacement: Okie Redneck Style...
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Sat, 26 Jan 2002 10:00:01 -0500
  ...Inner CV Boot Replacement: Okie Redneck Style... > > Hey Jon, > Be careful with that "calibrated arm"! I thought I could magically feel > the > proper torque...
• Re: Maintenance Intervals
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Oct 1995 14:24:00 -0500
  ...my brother has >done this on his rabbit, and has the original joints at over 200,000 miles. >naturally, his rubber boots have rotted...
• Re: CV joint boots
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Mon, 16 Aug 2021 05:46:35 -0400
  ...For the Rockford > boots many of us recently started using it think the main problem is that > they are too stiff or beefy for...
• Power Door Lock Actuator Small Springs.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 1 Oct 2015 12:15:19 -0700
  ...This makes sense as I'm sure water tends to pool at that point. (each rubber boot was broken at top near hook hole...
• Re: How goods the firstaid kit in your Westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 3 Jul 2009 13:38:31 -0400
  ...I made lots of mistakes in boot camp, and later. >Actually some of the time now, they say just hook them up to an...
• Re: Clunking in the Rear
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:05:21 -0400
  Did you check to make sure that the CVs were properly still attached? You said you checked the boots, but if the CV joint...
• Re: Cloudy headlight glass?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 20 Jul 2002 13:50:41 +1200
  ...The bulb plugs in from behind, and is "sealed" by a rubber boot, which never really does seal. Model-specific H4 lights have a...
• Trip Update - Matthew
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 8 Apr 2004 23:06:09 -0600
  ...had both CV's and boots in stock here. I met Matthew and Dillon on the "front-porch" of the Chevron at 7200 S...
• Re: CV Boot replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 28 Oct 2023 10:28:25 +0000
  Thanks John.  That's exactly what I was looking for.  I had thought that no one had seen my post.  You helped me on...
• Re: AHU MTDI vs. ABA?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 2 Oct 2019 14:41:13 -0400
  ...styling and a diesel … and even a 6-speed tranny to boot … but it won’t come cheap :( >http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
• Re: What to keep on hand to not be stranded
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Mon, 22 Oct 2012 17:46:02 -0600
  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: Anyone have a used timing belt cover for a 1.9l diesel block?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 09:17:14 -0400
  ...http://www.motorsmart.com/malahat.htm 1-800-663-8820 --- good guys to deal with to boot Cheers, Doug Alcock '84 Westy "BlueBelle" Toronto...
• Clutch Master Cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Fri, 2 May 2003 14:02:57 -0700
  ...It looks like it was leaking from under the top boot. The question I have is: what to do with the bad one? Pitch...
• Re: RoadHaus - Premature wheel bearing failure
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 28 Apr 2003 18:04:18 -0500
  I am thinking of just getting a big syringe and needle and shooting some grease through the boot every 1000 miles or so. ---------------------------------- Clip...
• Lubricant for rear shift linkage?
  Historical mailing list - Myers, Thomas A
  Fri, 14 Nov 2003 08:49:58 -0500
  I am just about to replace the rubber boots on the shift linkage on the side of my manual transmission. At the moment i...
• Re: Is your Vanagon "alarmed"?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 18 Mar 2004 08:12:30 -0600
  ...shopping cart" for your thief to carry home his or her booty from the break in. Great cover too as they walk down the...
• Subject: Where to find trans. shifter boot, what oil to use?
  Historical mailing list - John Schaper
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 14:13:30 -0700
  When I changed my transmission oil last year, I couldn't find Redline either. My friendly, neighborhood VW repair place who has the mechanix...
• Re: Dead 83.5 Westy (injector power)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 25 Jun 2007 19:28:23 -0400
  Unhook one of the two hoses going to the rubber boot that goes between the AFM and throttle. Spray starter fluid in thathole and...
• Re: What could have gone wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 5 May 2008 07:12:54 -0700
  ...Pull back the rubber boot on the connector and check the contacts. Graft on a new connector to your engine bay wiring harness if...
• Re: Dished Washer With New CV Joints?
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 25 Feb 2012 20:05:59 +0000
  ...TIA, Jeff > > > > FWIW, using my old boots, which look good-been burned before by the > > 6 month boots that come in these kits.
• Re: Clutch Master Cylinder Leak
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 8 Feb 2004 17:33:45 -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: '87 Syncro needs lost spacer/shim for rear axle
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 12:03:22 -0800
  ...Apparently Wassers from 83.5 through about 88 had them installed originally and the pieces were available only in the CV Boot Kit or...
• Re: 85 westfalia tranny lube question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Katsuki
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 12:26:40 -0400
  ...This was always the problem with our 87, since it didn't have the later protective boots at those bushings, and the grease periodically...
• Re: not receiving any posts
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:17:45 -0800
  ...Allen <soxndubs1951@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > is the list still up or have I been booted for some reason.My Westy misses > you all. > Spencer
• Re: new calipers (e.g., from busdepot)?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 29 Jun 2018 20:06:26 -0400
  ...its rebuilt? > Since rebuilding mainly consists in replacing the rubber parts (piston seal and dust boots) I don't really see how. Yrs, d
• Re: No Power Under Load - '85 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 21 May 2014 10:44:18 -0400
  ...fire when I was firing her up so it's possible something came off that boot. Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '78 Bus (Melissa)
• Re: G.W. 1.5" lift springs
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
  Thu, 13 Mar 2014 23:29:39 -0400
  ...Replaced both axles, CVs and boots - good as new. Thanks all! Todd
• Re: Headlight Turn Signal wiring weirdness
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 17 Aug 2012 19:19:27 -0700
  ...Pull out the left front assembly and pull back the rubber boot. Then cringe at the horror within. The brown wire is probably not...
• Re: Factory Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 08:04:10 -0400
  ...are lighter, are cheaper, don't damage hoses like common worm gear clamps, and for some purposes, like CV boots, don't cause imbalance.
• Re: 87 Synchro CV Boots
  Historical mailing list - Peter Larsson
  Sun, 27 Oct 1996 18:38:39 +0100
  ERIC ZENO wrote: > > > > > Peter > > > > 1994 Syncro > > > What? 1 9 9 4 Syncro? typo right? > > > > > > Eric > > > > Yes man! 1994 (eurovan) pickup crewcab diesel syncro > > Snappy...
• Shift rod pin - 86 syncro
  Historical mailing list - Elkavitch, Michael and Diana
  Tue, 1 Sep 1998 20:05:24 -0400
  ...As I went to retrofit my vanagon with the later shift boots and nuts, I found myself puzzled by the tension pin at the...
• Re: which Audi wheels fit Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 17 Oct 1998 13:45:33 EDT
  In a message dated 10/17/98 4:49:55 PM !!!First Boot!!!, TVReporter@STRATOS.NET writes: << Audi 5000 turbo aluminum wheels reeeaaaallll cheap...
• Re: Sorry about the error on 1.9l intake boot
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 7 Dec 2005 15:34:30 -0500
  > Just for the record I have never had ANY business dealings or > transactions with George. So whoever he is talking about it > aint me...
• Re: air intake boot repair
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 13:32:26 -0400
  Thanks for reminder. Had heard of this idea. Anyone used the 3M (black) stuff?? Neil --- Roger Sisler <rogersisler2000@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > Weather stripping cenent...
• Re: Pwr Steering Rack Maint.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 10 May 2008 15:53:19 -0700
  ...The right thing is, do your boots, Check for other obvsious where, then get a front alignment. They will try to sell you on...
• Re: CV replacement questions
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sun, 19 Jun 2011 09:54:29 -0400
  ...If your boots stay in tact, the OEM joints last 200k without issue. Jason Ewing On Sat, Jun 18, 2011 at 10:59 PM...
• source of more cv grease?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sat, 11 Mar 2006 11:07:52 -0500
  ...The 80g packets that come with the boot kits are already short of the 90g bentley recommends per joint, and I used some of...
• Re: first time buyer
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 20 Jan 2011 11:18:47 -0800
  ...I >would give the boot as well to someone like that who I could tell was >working from a canned list of questions as...
• Re: Factory Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 14:15:22 -0700
  ...type on fuel hoses..( and the larger ones on CV joint boots ) ok....here's a 3rd one .. the screw band clamps used at...
• Re: Whatz a Good price to service CVs?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:25:42 -0700
  ...All I do is mark which way they turn, and which side they are on, and assuming good boots and not excessive play in...
• Re: Sorry about the error on 1.9l intake boot
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 5 Dec 2005 13:17:34 -0500
  ...Sorry about the error on 1.9l intake boot > In a message dated 12/5/05 12:07:05 PM, kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET writes...
• Re: upper control arm
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 14:07:46 -0500
  Don't overlook the balljoint itself as the source of the squeak, especially if the boot is, or has been, torn/cracked. I've...
• Re: Power Steering Rack Balance Line Popping Off
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Wed, 25 Feb 2004 04:23:25 +0000
  ...If there is fluid in >the boots, the rack is shot. The line only moves the air from the boots >so they do not...
• Re: Swing Axle Boot Leak Question Redux
  Historical mailing list - --------
  Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:23:59 -0500
  ...axel coming off each side of the >transmission with large rubber boots creating a seal to keep debris out. >They have a full ring...
• CV joints or differential problem... or???
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 21 Feb 2003 00:06:22 -0800
  ...I raised the wheels off the ground and can hear a not smooth sound from the boot that is at the differential, to a...
• Re: "Fall camping"
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Wed, 24 Oct 2012 10:45:41 -0500
  ...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: CV Joint Advice (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Sun, 16 Apr 1995 18:52:42 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Guess I'll grease it up and throw it back on with lots of new grease and new boot. Can't switch the front...
• Re: request CV joint knock diagnosis confirmation
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Mon, 19 Dec 2005 19:01:38 -0600
  Re greasing and clean up would be best, but a simple greasing with a needle thru the boot will buy some time. You need...
• Re: Looking for Quality P/S Rack
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 3 Oct 2006 15:30:01 -0400
  ...The Maval racks are a "long" rack that comes with Tie Rods and the boots. All you really need are the tie rod ends...
• Re: CV boot study
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 24 Dec 2012 09:24:23 -0800
  At your service: http://tinyurl.com/d8h4kgl Jim Power without love is reckless and abusive, and love without power is sentimental and anemic. --Martin...
• Re: The rubber tape w/ which to rebuild boots...
  Historical mailing list - VW Idiot
  Wed, 4 Dec 1996 15:28:48 -0800
  This is self-vulcanizing rubber tape which is commonly used in commercial electrical applications, such as high voltage, high amperage wiring. Try a wholesale...