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• Re: CV Joint Question
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:57:39 -0400
  ...You can also do right outer to left inner, right inner to left outer, etc... swaps. But simply flipping them in place is simpler...
• Re: plastic blower assembly fix
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:54:50 -0500
  ...Also, correct rotation is for the outside of the blower rotor to rotate toward the outer side of the outlet opening, i.e the...
• Re: COLD fresh air leaking
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 02:06:42 -0600
  ...In an effort to resolve this air leak, I removed the top outer front grill and securely fastened a piece of cardboard (properly sized...
• Re: Heater Blower Bearing
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 3 Aug 2020 00:11:29 -0400
  ...I can't say whether it helps but I think it's "worth a try" -- my observation is that it's the outer bearing...
• rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Sat, 29 Sep 2012 18:04:11 -0700
  ...Bentley 42.4-5 says "remove outer bearing inner race and then spacer". Inner race slides out, but spacer does not. I have it...
• advice needed trans trouble on the Outer Banks
  Historical mailing list - Kevin James
  Sat, 15 Apr 2000 23:46:42 EDT
  Visiting the Outer Banks (Hatteras Island) this weekend. Made a normal attempt to shift down from fourth to third and nothing happened. The shifter...
• Re: Sliding door differences
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 04:10:18 EDT
  Slider door latches and the outer handle were changed in 85. Robert 1982 Westfalia [text/html]
• Re: axle connected to hub bone?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 8 Aug 2009 17:21:02 -0700
  ...It's possible that the geometry of things won't allow the outer CV joint to come apart, clip or no clip. the one...
• Re: Serious problems with CV reinstall -HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Sat, 1 May 1999 22:09:48 -0400
  The real trick is to properly line up the inner and outer races. There are pictures of the proper alignment at: http://www.relitech...
• Re: O2 sensor coax (sic) wire terminating
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 24 Jan 2002 14:05:09 -0500
  ...A slight, but significant, >improvement can be made if about 3/8 inch the outer jacket is first stripped >away (without nicking the shield...
• The Saga Continues...Serious problems with CV reinstall
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 2 May 1999 18:33:13 -0500
  ...I have found out that I am able to now easily get the CV Outer Race on, when I position it with the circumferential...
• Re: Part # for black plastic sliding door ring
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 20:01:56 PDT
  ...depot. >It's the LAST thing that touches the OUTER handle, fits in the outer body >sheet metal >I got ETKA still no help...
• Re: O2 Sensor Disconnected=better mpg???
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 26 Oct 2001 10:45:42 -0700
  ...The outer wire is to isolate it from any electrical noise (like the plug wire!) and the inner wire is the important one. It...
• Looking for good used left front square headlight for vanagon (outer)
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 15 Jun 2017 17:34:04 -0400
  ...Yet I find myself again in need of the Left outer square headlight for 86-91 Vanagon. It just seems that the left side...
• Re: where can I get south african parts - I HAVE 'EM
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 10:51:38 -0500
  ...use your existing outer lights), or $333 for '86-91 (includes outer H4 headlights and wiring harness plugs; fabricate outer buckets or use a...
• tire wear & heater core
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Thu, 20 Aug 1998 12:14:12 -0400
  ...1.) On an '85 Vanagon I have severe outer edge front tire wear. Changed upper control arm bushings and after alignment by local tire...
• Re: So... what is the answer for these poor lights?
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Thu, 5 Jun 2003 13:51:14 -0700
  ...I spent the other $200 with Daniel Stern Lighting to get relays, connectors, and eurospec lights for the outer positions. Then I rewired everything...
• Re: CV joint repair?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Fri, 19 Mar 1999 14:25:42 -0500
  ...I rounded out two of the allen head bolts on the outer CV. Of course it was the outer one; the inner ones you...
• Re: Can I still drive it?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
  Sat, 13 Mar 1999 08:46:45 -0500
  Driving with a damaged front outer CV joint could leave you stranded on the roadside. BTDT, ain't gonna do that again! For tha...
• Re: headlight alignment parts, headlight replacement - RON SALMON, please read!
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Tue, 19 Sep 2006 08:45:43 -0600
  ...The ones on the outer-upper corners > control lateral setting, the ones on inner-lower corners control > vertical > setting. > > > > Bus Depot's website shows...
• No Go on CV Boot R&R
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Thu, 4 Nov 2010 05:54:34 -0700
  ...then have to replace the entire axle again? Now assuming the outer CV joint was dry and bad, but the inners are good.....do...
• Re: Square Headlight Uprgade ?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 22 Dec 2003 21:49:21 -0700
  ...1986 to 1992 Vanagon Outer Light Kit [ Rectangular Lights ] Hella Hi/Lo Beam Rectangular H4 Lights with integrated European Park Lamps. Each light kit...
• Re: SA grills available again
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 19 Dec 2006 21:23:47 -0500
  ...http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=1495A '86-91 (includes H4 outer lights as well): http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=1495 - Ron Salmon...
• Re: CV Experts, please help...
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sun, 19 Aug 2001 23:06:29 -0400
  ...just curious, but have you removed the outer circlip? i had this happen up at uncle skippy's place and another mechanic came over...
• Re: manual steering parts
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 18:31:52 -0600
  ...I would like to replace the whole unit (tie rod, rod, and outer tie rod). A local auto parts store has the outer tie...
• Re: CV joint BARBARIC handling info
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 10:35:48 -0800
  ...The sixteenth pic shows the outer cage as the 'proper' location to whallop the CV to remove. Two problems here, 1.) IF you're...
• WTB: Headlight Adjuster
  Historical mailing list - Brian Spisak
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 07:28:09 -0800
  Any listee with a dismemembered van have a top outer square head-light adjuster (255 941 141 C) I can buy? Brian
• Any Canadian Van owners want Euro lights for $300?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:39:51 -0500
  ...I have a car importer who wants to sell a set of the European H4 square headlights which include the inner and outer lights...
• Re: Engine running badly
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 1 Oct 2017 15:09:49 -0700
  ...Remove the > connector to the green coax, engine off, use voltmeter to check if > theres any continuity between the centre lead and outer coax...
• Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Tue, 2 Jun 2015 00:44:53 -0400
  ...IIRC, the Vanagon outer rear axle bearing is a straight roller bearing and cannot be pre-loaded. The axle nut simply clamps the inner...
• Re: Regreasing my CV's. Flip driveshafts on reinstall good idea?
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sat, 15 Aug 2009 20:59:48 -0700
  ...The inner CV joint shows more wear signs than the outer. (even tough the boot was torn on the outer). Should I also swap...
• Different Facts: Axels/CVs, Helmut and Andrew:
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 20:31:52 +0100
  ...outer syncro front CV 14" and 16" 251 498 099 E outer syncro front CV 14" with lockable diff 251 498 099 B outer...
• Re: Type2 rocker repair notes
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Sep 1995 10:31:57 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The inners from Das Bulli fit bodacious, but the outers bit weenie. Next time I'm gonna try outers from Das Bulli... Thom -- > Familiarity...
• Re: Window rubber replacement
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 30 Mar 2013 15:28:46 -0700
  ...Non Chrome Style http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/vanagon-door-window-scraper-slot-seal/seal-dr-wdw-slot-lft-outer-right-inner...
• Re: 90 Westy synchro front wheel noise
  Historical mailing list - Tyrone & Marilyn Greene
  Tue, 21 Apr 1998 22:03:07 -0400
  ...The syncro front inner CV joints are a DIFFERENT part number > and the syncro front outer CV joints are yet another part number. > > Larry...
• 84 Westy - *&^#} sliding door handle - help!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Jul 96 17:00 CDT
  ...If your broken handle is the *outer* handle, I'm not sure I can provide much help. My outer handle flopped around for a...
• Re: Quad Grilles are Back!
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Thu, 20 Jan 2000 20:28:00 -0700
  ...Actually, if you already have round headlights you don't need to convert to H4 versions of the outers, but they are really better...
• Re: Outer CV Joint
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Thu, 11 May 2000 09:34:13 -0700
  ...I always replace those outers with complete CV kits, including new German bolts and spezial washers, so the next guy/gal in there has...
• CV joint repacking-'85 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 May 1996 10:20:41 -0700
  ...Once the bolts are removed holding the inner cvj to the final drive/differential, will the complete assembly(inner cvj, axle, and outer cvj...
• Re: 15" alloys and 14" spare
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 23 Mar 2001 07:00:08 EST
  If you put 205x65x15 tires and the spare 205x70x14 the outer diameter should be close to the same. Robert [text/html]
• clutch leverl - nevermind...
  Historical mailing list - van man
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 15:27:32 -0800
  I didn't have the outer clip off...going insane. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - online filing with TurboTax http://taxes.yahoo.com/
• Re: CV-Joints (was: Web Page Update / Crew Cab update)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 8 Dec 1998 10:42:04 EST
  ...These are typically much like the one illustrated on Tom's website, with diagonal ball races in the inner and outer hubs, and power...
• Re: Question and parts request.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 15:32:03 -0700
  ...The outer bearing is under a lot of load and just wears. It's amazing how well they last even. 1/16th of an...
• Motor Mount HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Todd Brown
  Sat, 16 Jun 2007 08:38:00 +0000
  ...GOOD CALL - the driver's side outer mount crumbled apart as I dropped the carrier. Bad, because now I can't reverse the process...
• Re: 2.1L running with hole in case
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Wed, 22 Sep 1999 10:29:57 -0700
  ...A short while later my outer front right CV packed it in. Replaced the CV and VC doesn't bind anymore. I could never...
• Re: Mike B's Method For Removing Outer CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Feb 2012 11:10:09 -0500
  ...Mike B's Method For Removing Outer CV Joints Well, I did it to myself (someone even cautioned me about this) , back between Christmas...
• Re: SA Quad Grill Kit
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 11:27:48 -0500
  ...The outer rounds are conventionally hi low. So on low beam I have only outer rounds on high I have inner and outer. If...
• Re: headlight bulb question...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 22:19:53 -0600
  So when the Hella kit is installed, its the outer lights that get the new reflectors? John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Ben McCafferty wrote...
• Re: rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Sat, 29 Sep 2012 19:36:41 -0700
  ...But you're saying that you CAN get a drift to the INNER bearing outer race by shoving the spacer to the side. I...
• Re: CV joint repair american way.
  Historical mailing list - ARKADY MIRVIS
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 06:56:18 -0800
  ...I rounded out > two of the allen head bolts on the outer CV. Of course it was the outer > one; the inner ones you...
• Re: axle connected to hub bone?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 8 Aug 2009 13:22:06 -0700
  That sounds like the outer CV joint came apart inside the boot. Especially if the large nut is still on the outer end of...
• Re: 1982 Diesel--Outer CV Joint, Right Side
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Tue, 9 Nov 1999 10:38:22 -0500
  ...1982 Diesel--Outer CV Joint, Right Side > > -- > Has anyone had this experience? Four studs came loose, the other two > broke > (while driving!!). Any idea...
• Re: CV boot replacement, Syncro front outer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 1 Oct 2006 00:39:21 -0400
  Easiest way to change an outer boot is un bolt the top ball joint and then you can work the CV out from behind...
• Re: New Type of CV Boot Available - 10 Minutes and boot replaced
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 8 Apr 1999 01:20:20 +0200
  ...The manufacturer > says it will....... > > I have a totally torn outer CV boot (at the collar), and I was scoping out a > replacement. > > Canadian...
• Re: Mike B's Method For Removing Outer CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:03:55 -0800
  ...Mike B's Method For Removing Outer CV Joints Well, I did it to myself (someone even cautioned me about this) , back between Christmas...
• WTB; Fridge Vent cover Base;
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:54:13 +0000
  ...I have the outer chrome cover and the middle spacer/deflector piece But I don't have the base, dish shaped piece that sits...
• For Sale: MANUAL Steering Rack
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 15:13:41 EDT
  ...Its only sin is that one of the boots on an outer tie rod end has a cut, but, for what little they cost...
• Re: Serious problems with CV reinstall -HELP!
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sat, 1 May 1999 20:10:38 -0400
  ...Problem is, I can't get the outer race back on. > > Where I think I'm in error, is that I NOW! think the...
• CV joints
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 16 Sep 2006 14:59:33 -0400
  ...Yep, the right rear outer CV is toast. There are 4 parts to a Vanagon CV joint. The inner portion that slides on to...
• Re: South African Grille headlight conversion on an 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 09:46:32 -0600
  ...ie > > -outers low beams & inners high > > or > > -outers both low and high and inners running lights > > How are stock SA's set up? How...