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• Re: Cleaning CV
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:51:48 -0700
  ...if boot is intact .. I'd be tempted to do the dip cleaning process with CV joint still on the axle. just slide the...
• Re: When was the last time you re-packed your CV joints?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 18 Oct 2021 11:54:15 -0400
  Hi Jim, Grate question, and good timing for me, I’ve packed often as I do it every time a boot fails and I...
• Re: Vacuum hose slipping off fitting
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 6 Oct 2014 10:46:19 -0700
  And speaking of that small type of vacuum hose, on the 2.1 one of these hoses runs to the rubber boot at the...
• WTB CV Joint and fr. wheel bearings.
  Historical mailing list - John Grunkemeier
  Thu, 20 Jun 1996 10:32:27 -0700 (PDT)
  ...inner CV boot is torn leads me to believe it is the CV joint. However, I'm not sure. I guess I am going...
• Re: Front shifter linkage broken--malfunctioning
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 24 Jan 2000 10:42:19 -0800
  ...Right under the floor (just under the rubber boot) there is a plastic knuckle that keep the shifter up and solid. Over time thing...
• Re: Regreasing my CV's. Flip driveshafts on reinstall good idea?
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sun, 23 Aug 2009 11:48:37 -0700
  ...Pull back boot to normal position once driveshaft is installed. On some CV's the balls easily fall out others seem to "click in...
• Leaking CV Boot... :)
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:21:29 -0700
  Ok, So my head is somewhere back in 1967...I shall now, and forever refer to them as a CV joint/boot. ;) Anyway, I...
• perfect clamps for CV lube helper
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Sat, 20 Feb 1999 10:21:33 -0500
  Replacement split-style CV boots come with the perfect clamps. They are a simple stainless steel design, about 3.5mm wide, and are designed...
• Re: CV joints or differential problem... or???
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 25 Feb 2003 18:09:30 -0800
  ...get close to hope to hear it, at the boot near the wheel.. >both boots are intact with no tears... > >And too, tried to...
• Re: linkage lube and washer check valve
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 24 May 2011 10:45:58 -0700
  ...I installed a new transmission shift lever boot. It cracked very quickly. Pretty sure it wasn't installer error. Just suggesting that even if...
• Re: Using wire ties on CV joint boots?
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Tue, 1 Feb 2000 07:52:06 -0700
  ...I wrap it about 3 or 4 turns so it just fits the notch in the boot that's made for the band. I...
• Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lee
  Tue, 16 Aug 2016 23:07:02 -0400
  Just did this same job, and a Craftsman Lock Ring Pliers worked like a charm: http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=19378156...
• Re: Gas Smell: Flange to Filler Tube -Reply
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Flynn
  Mon, 17 Jun 1996 12:43:18 -0400
  ...Did you also get the boot at the junkyard. I assume your mechanic drilled a whole so you would avoid dropping the engine. Thank...
• New Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Bo Kersey
  Tue, 18 Jun 1996 09:55:30 -0500
  ...Now I just need to change out the power steering rack boots and the tires. I used the KYB GR2 and Gas-Adjusts suggested...
• E-Code Light Question
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Sat, 20 Feb 1999 09:15:11 -0800
  ...insert the bulb...it looks like it may be a rubber boot or a plastic cap or something. If anyone else has installed these...
• Re: list secrets revealed! Giant Shell org!!!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 3 Dec 1999 08:18:30 -0800
  Bootleg liquor. Mike '85 Westy [please send some] ----- Original Message ----- From: Per Lindgren <lindgre@ONLINE.NO> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, December...
• A Newbie question on Changing Air Filters
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 14 May 2000 14:24:02 -0500
  ...However, the lid is still attached to the intake boot and associated plastic. Said intake and AFM wants to come along with the lid...
• Seeking Rear Side Marker Light
  Historical mailing list - dennis lockwood
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 13:45:26 -0700
  To All, Does anybody have a rear side marker light assembly for sale? I need the complete assembly including the rubber boot. Quantity required...
• Re: center window install help
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Brobst
  Mon, 8 Sep 2003 20:06:42 -0400
  ...It wipes up with a towel and leaves everything clean to boot! And since it's it's primarily water it will eventually evaporate...
• Re: [vanagon] Canoes on Poptop
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 7 Oct 2003 07:51:30 -0400
  ...Extra secutiry and peace of mind to boot. Cheers, Doug
• CV joint maintenance/replacement question.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
  Sat, 22 Apr 2017 09:42:55 -0700
  ...Van Cafe has four Lobro joints, four boots, grease, bolts for $265, Go Westy has 4 German joints with boots for $280. I saw...
• Re: '80 Vanagon tranny questions
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Wed, 3 Jan 1996 21:14:02 -0600 (MDT)
  ...Hunt around the shift linkage, it's there. > On mine, there appears to be the remains of a boot on this heavy rod, > just...
• Re: Steering rack leak....rebuild or trash? 85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 11:22:56 -0400
  ...inner tie rods at the same time($35 eachx2, and new boots $25, and the little flex plates(3 of them @ $15 each, and...
• Re: The wire harness becomes brittle
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 18:18:34 -0800
  ...2-18457 connector with pins and short wire, no boot. > > NAPA Part No: 2-18415 connector only, no pins or wire. > > NAPA Part No...
• Crowded at the polls today
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 4 Nov 2008 06:47:19 -0800
  ...You hardly notice them there in booth with you. With names like Smith, Jones, Brown, Gonzales, Nakamoto, Chan, Begay, and others they stand there...
• Re: need help identifying cause of noise
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:28:30 -0700
  ...Yeah, I'd consider squirting more into the boots, under the small clamp area. Then secure that end of the boot back with a...
• Re: Preparations for Rough Roads
  Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 22:18:24 -0700
  ...wheel bearing inner > rear wheel bearing outer > Rubber boots for tie rod joints > Rubber boots and steering ball joints with rings > Ball joints with...
• Re: Power Window Failure Diagnosis
  Historical mailing list - Jonathon Brown
  Mon, 19 May 2003 08:11:09 -0700
  ...Someone (PO) had spliced in a short section of wire inside the boot between the drivers door and frame. Over time the spice became...
• Re: power steering rack questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 12 May 2006 22:22:31 -0400
  ...power steering rack questions I just received my rebuilt power steering rack and it came with the boots installed and securely tie-wrapped in...
• Re: Cv boots cracking
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:30:03 -0700
  try radlauf unterkante 2 words, meaning lower edge of wheel arch. alistair On 2013-03-22, at 9:14 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote...
• 85 Westy - squeaking front end
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Beauchamp
  Tue, 15 May 2012 13:47:57 -0400
  ...There is a little bit of, presumably, power steering fluid coming from a cracked boot on the power steering rack. Wondering if anybody had...
• cv joint question
  Historical mailing list - morrison
  Tue, 4 Jul 1995 15:37:49 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I am replacing a cv boot. I noticed that the cv joint that connects to the wheel has the black grease in it but...
• Re: unknown buses - i'm after you again! :)
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 29 Nov 94 10:33:46 PST
  ...pass it around, 62H bottles of beer on the wall, 62H bootles > of beer... Is that H for hiccup (or hiccough)?? -David ============================================================================= David Schwarze...
• A great Tool to Clean the Westy Interior
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 6 Dec 1998 18:11:11 -0600
  ...Everybody's boots just pick it up continuously, and nothing ruins an interior like sand and gravel. Happy Holidaysto all. Marshall Ruskin 84 Westy...
• info on Dielectric gel ....A MUST!!!
  Historical mailing list - Debi
  Fri, 30 Apr 1999 11:11:53 -0700
  ...Use on modules, rotors, spark plug boots, marine light sockets, and other connections... I hope this helps, Mtngal
• Re: Steering wheel question
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 04:12:45 +0200
  ...in my 87 Syncro, and I got no power steering to boot. It takes the word "Armstrong" to another level :-) I'd say the...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - George Becker
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 07:38:20 -0700
  ...I've already looked in the archives and inspected the wires from the door boot back to the switch... George Becker e-mail: George...
• List is quiet? Problem?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
  Sun, 28 Mar 2004 10:18:41 -0800
  ...C on! Yipee! What a difference cold air makes (134a to boot!). Hope everyone's weekend is GREAT! -Robert Piloting: Ziegelstien Lost, a '91...
• Syncro Westy For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Fri, 9 Feb 2007 11:36:02 -0800
  ...Three of the rear CV boots are worn. The mechanic said that the tears were near the inner ends of the boots, and the...
• Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 23 Aug 2016 19:41:51 -0400
  ...Plan to do it after the last few summer trips if the used boot lasts that long. Eric Caron 85 GL Auto Westfalia > On...
• Re: Help with dragging brakes
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Nov 1994 11:38:28 -0800
  ...The springs OUGHT to be able to overcome the stiffness of the rubber boots and seals. Maybe you need new springs. Everything is clean...
• Re: knocking sound???
  Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
  Mon, 29 Jan 2001 19:51:15 EST
  ...I am pretty sure that my CV boot is torn. Actually, I know that it is, because when I looked at the car to...
• Re: parts
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Fri, 19 Sep 2003 14:29:58 -0700
  ...Regular steering rack(not power) in good shape just needs new boots > >> Brake booster in great shape > >> 2 AC compressors in great shape > >> Vanagon...
• VW Show - Springfield, MO this Saturday 6/8/02
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 09:44:52 -0500
  ...hanging out at the Roy Rogers Auto Parts booth till 10AM and be around that booth for most of the day as well. If...
• Re: leaking power steering?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 15:43:35 -0500
  ...Be sure you get new boots with the new rack. You will need to have the whole front end off the gound for easy...
• Re: Sorry about the error on 1.9l intake boot
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 5 Dec 2005 13:31:40 -0600
  ...Vanagon parts from numerous other sources quickly, correctly packaged > and > often times over a toll-free phone number with free shipping to boot. > > George >
• Swing Axle Boot Leak Question
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Wed, 28 Nov 2007 08:49:37 -0700
  ...I noticed one of the Swing Axle Boots leaking a bit of of oil out on the narrow end facing the wheel. Kind of...
• Re: slow leak at the front cv boots
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 22 Jun 2008 14:53:48 -0700
  ...CV joint grease coming out of a CV joint screw or boot. not transmission gear oil, or if it's a syncro .............front differential...
• Re: ETKA 7 install
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Wed, 9 Jul 2008 07:55:58 -0500
  ...Getting back to your problem have you tried installing ETKA 7 with just bootcamp running, my understanding is that this is more of a...
• Re: Replace 1.9 with a 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:39:20 -0500
  ...http://www.oldvolkshome.com/19to21.htm I did my '85 a little differently in that I used the 2.1 snorkel, AFM, S boot...
• Re: Inuvik and Alaska-a couple more tips/f
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 21 Sep 1995 12:38:06 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Also, after I got into Canada, I switched my > desert hiking/driving boots for ones that were waterproofed. There is a special parking area...
• Re: Fwd: Manassas BUG OUT #38 Sun May 25th
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 May 1997 19:04:58 +0000
  ...It would be cool to get a good group together, could all meet for instance at Ron's Bus Depot booth? (I'm sure...
• looking at a Syncro
  Historical mailing list - joe winter
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 07:51:47 PDT
  ...How does one observe those? Are front CV's like rear ones, check for noise and torn boots? Thanks for any help from the...
• Used CV Axles Needed
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Jan 2000 10:16:40 EST
  ...I really just need the axle shafts so condition of the boots and joints is not important. Thanks, Ken Wilford http://www.vanagain.com...
• Re: GPS in a Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Fri, 4 Apr 2003 15:39:55 -0700
  ...The legal panalties for this in the USA are pretty steep, and it is unethical to boot. If the list is used to facilitate...
• Re: Cleaning corroded connectors
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 12 Apr 2003 23:39:42 -0400
  ...I should have said to use the dialectric grease sparingly (not pack the connector boot). Also, if you think you have some connectors that...
• Gibbs oil for seams
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sun, 9 Feb 2014 11:12:25 -0500
  ...It keeps water and salt from soaking into metal and iron oxide, and is paintable to boot. It also makes quick work of ancient...
• follow-up- loaded vs. unloaded
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Fri, 21 Apr 2006 23:44:36 -0400
  ...I got a left and right caliper (rebuilt), and one has three bolts and two small rubber boots. The other has neither of these...
• Re: Rear hatch (boot) release
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 22 Jul 2007 16:15:35 -0700
  Pensioner typed: [snip] > Using a scrimshaw'd 3" section of walrus ivory [...] Be sure to lubricate the mechanism with whale oil. For a better...
• Silly CV abuse, part Deux /f (WAS: Re: Unknown vibration at light throttle settings.)
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Sat, 21 Mar 1998 11:44:13 -0700
  ...Now I drive a '78 Westy that out of 4 CV joints has 1/2 > of a boot. None of the others are covered...