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• Vanagon drag racing
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Jul 94 13:32:48 EDT
  ...And a diesel to boot. But hey I've got to get my kicks somehow! :-) Neil Wigley U of Windsor <wigley@server.uwindsor.ca>
• 80 4-spd transmission
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jan 1996 23:50:38 -0700
  ...On most Vanagons that I've seen though that rubber boot where the shift rod connects to the tranny is either off or split...
• Re: unknown buses - i'm after you again! :)
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 29 Nov 1994 11:09:08 -0800 (PST)
  ...pass it around, 62H bottles of beer on the wall, 62H bootles >> of beer... > >Is that H for hiccup (or hiccough)?? Hex. Thom -- > Sometimes...
• Re: Seized Axel Nut
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 12:52:45 EST
  ...with penetrating oil, using a six foot long breaker bar to boot! I don't know if I`ve softened them of hardened them...
• '86 Vanagon fuel injection symptoms
  Historical mailing list - Dan R. Hall
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 11:46:24 -0500
  ...Any ideas? thanks, Dan Hall '86 Westy Weekender "Das Boot"
• cv joint question
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 15 Oct 2013 16:54:00 -0500
  ...cone shaped washer provided in the new kits? Also if my boots arent torn should I reuse them? Thanks as always -- Velma 1982 1...
• Re: Sorry about the error on 1.9l intake boot
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 5 Dec 2005 13:01:13 EST
  In a message dated 12/5/05 12:07:05 PM, kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET writes: << I will say in my own defense that the...
• slow leak at the front cv boots
  Historical mailing list - John Drew
  Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:48:50 -0700
  Hi all: about to travel 2000 miles and just noticed a little fluid leak at both front cv joints. I noticed the leak at...
• Nice 4 speed tranny at San Jose Pick N Pull
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:12:10 -0500
  ...Someone please go grab it...and trannies are 20% this week to boot at PNP. Also, the westy had poptop, some cabinets/fridge, spice...
• Re: Finger Sparks
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 13 Feb 2004 13:20:54 -0500
  ...useful on distributor end as well as sparkplug end and, of course, coil boot. 2. a good experiment would be to park somewhere realy...
• Re: CV joint question and success!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 18 Jul 2023 18:04:15 -0400
  ...I’m optimistic these will hold up. > >> > > >> > If so, every failed boot going forward means a set of these on the axle. > >> > > >> > By the...
• Re: front wheel hot to the touch? caliper dragging?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 30 Jul 2005 08:35:16 -0700
  ...Just age can cause the boots that cover the sliding parts to deteriorate, and let our common enemy RUST into those sensitive areas. If...
• Re: Help stuck caliper slide pin
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:33:41 -0400
  ...For the caliper you're going to need to compress the piston using a C-clamp to put the new dust boot on. Check...
• Re: 50 cents to fix the AFM
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 8 Apr 2001 16:39:55 -0500
  ...I pulled back the rubber boot on the connector, scraped a little insulation off the wires and soldered. Tantalum capacitors are small, so they...
• Re: rear defogger wiring question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 3 Dec 2011 08:04:07 -0800
  Grid is fine, was a broken wire at the hatch rubber boot section. I had repaired what I thought was the only break, but...
• Re: Shop is built, almost
  Historical mailing list - Raceing Cajun
  Wed, 10 Jun 2015 06:40:26 -0500
  ...LOW BUCK PAINT BOOTH ! Skipper >Any ideas about constructing a small paint shop for a vanagon that can be >usefull at a cheap price...
• Re: another spade terminal question - syncro temp gauge sender
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Sun, 10 Feb 2013 09:54:09 -0800
  ...what about a neoprene (?) boot over the connection ? as with the fuel pump and starter motor connectors. splash guard and a little wire/crimp...
• Yeppers -- failed oil pressure switch alright.
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 29 May 2011 09:00:12 -0700
  ...Found the fossilized remains of what appears to be an ancient Pre-Columbian rubber boot over the switch. After than crumbled off, the brass...
• Yeppers -- failed oil pressure switch alright.
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 29 May 2011 09:01:10 -0700
  ...Found the fossilized remains of what appears to be an ancient Pre-Columbian rubber boot on the switch. After than crumbled off, the the...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - hunnam
  Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:49:52 +1000
  ...251 863 405 ( rubber boot lining complete with retaining strip screws and washers.) Anyone have access to these parts and is willing to ship...
• Re: Clutch Chatter
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 17:53:10 EST
  ...when in line for a toll booth getting off the turnpike -- it's really bad then)
• Re: Cost effective,,expected for 60,000mi svc
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 21:07:05 -0500
  Same thing happened to me twice (I'm a slow learner). Boots in good shape, no tears, but no grease. Of course, this was...
• Re: laptop hideout
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Sun, 9 Dec 2001 21:14:44 EST
  ...you coudl even goet one that kinda worked and have it boot up to "This idiot stole me" screen..put the REAL one under...
• Re: westy kitchen operation
  Historical mailing list - Katherine J. Maas
  Wed, 10 Aug 2005 22:51:51 -0700
  ...Maas �Censorship, like charity, should begin at home; but unlike charity, it should end there.� --Clare Booth Luce
• Re: windshield rust repair cost
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:51:35 EST
  ...and you could never tell it wasnt done in a paint booth. chris ************** Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http...
• Re: Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 17:39:43 -0800
  ...In VA they'll fail > you for torn boots or worn bushings or a pit in the windshield. It's true: there is no...
• Re: Which O2 sensor wrap-up
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Tue, 18 Apr 2006 17:57:05 -0700
  ...The old aforementioned boot slid over the whole thing nicely. I may add a little silicone at each end of the boot to seal...
• Syncro front driveshaft spacers
  Historical mailing list - Milo's Kitchen
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 18:36:03 -0500
  ...After the first week the LH front outer disconnected itself and tore the boot, (I believe the snap ring released), but he repaired it...
• Re: Insulated pop top sleeve / cold weather boot/ heating/ insulation
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 14:53:07 -0700
  ...receive. > > I have been looking for any ideas on a "cold boot" for the top and here Robin is over in Germany buying a...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: Server down once again?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Tue, 23 Feb 1999 10:24:58 -0600
  ...re-boot at least once a day! I hear that >one of the alternative paltforms can go for months without >re-booting. Oh well...
• Re: New owner questions
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Wed, 28 Nov 2012 23:32:15 -0500
  ...This is not my DD, so > I > don't plan on driving it if it's raining (water in the CVs) until the boots...
• '80 Vanagon tranny questions
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Wed, 03 Jan 1996 10:18:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...On mine, there appears to be the remains of a boot on this heavy rod, just rattling around loose. There is also a brownish...
• Re: Inject grease into rear wheel bearings w/o disassembly?
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:03:21 -0700
  ...Inject grease into rear wheel bearings w/o > disassembly? > > While under the Vanagon to pull the starter I noticed the > rubber boot on the...
• Re: Bentley really sucks
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Mon, 3 May 1999 06:54:31 EDT
  ...My CV boots came with new bolts! (and snap rings & grease) Yeah! If you are pulling the CV's, I would put on new...
• Re: Won't stay running below 2,500 RPM
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Sat, 3 Mar 2018 14:06:05 +0000
  ...through all the small vacuum hoses and check the air intake boot for cracks? I don't know maybe it's running so lean...
• Re: Fielder industries take notice
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 13 Mar 2017 17:56:16 -0700
  ...Great for boots and rustic Ralph Lauren style accents :-) but not for dash. Alistair > On Mar 13, 2017, at 5:50 PM, Dan N...
• Re: Shift rod bushings and ball for 85
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 30 Nov 2014 14:23:23 -0700
  ...for known good shift rod rear bushing and shift ball (and boot)... Does anyone have anything? > > Thanks in advance!!! > > Dave > 85 GL > > Sent from...
• Aftermarket Silicone Boots
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 1 Nov 2014 23:24:20 -0700
  Hi all. This may be of some interest to folks on this list: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=605642&postdays...
• Re: cleaning pop tops - car wash place
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 9 Jul 2009 11:15:12 -0400
  ...car wash...the kind with the pressure washer "wand" in the booth.... bring a stepladder so you can get above the roof-line....balance...
• Re: So now we have a chat place?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Fri, 18 Jul 1997 17:10:14 -0700
  ...A Chat place to boot. Well well, >Very nice indeed, Thanks, but for the record, 'vanagon.com' is only loosely affiliated with the vanagon...
• Re: Radio removal..
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 18 Oct 1998 16:20:52 EDT
  In a message dated 10/18/98 6:53:05 PM !!!First Boot!!!, Tonya@TEAM-M.COM writes: << You can make a pair of...
• Mister D. Marshall!!!! forced to list again...help!
  Historical mailing list - Debi
  Wed, 4 Jul 1990 06:49:12 -0700
  Hi gang, I got booted from the list again! I was forced to Re-list again... I have a few VANAGON QUESTIONS but don...
• Re Banging Noise
  Historical mailing list - Barry & Sara
  Tue, 4 Apr 2000 17:59:27 -0700
  ...There was no grease (or whatever lubricant is used) left in the boots. This noise was also more prominent at low speeds and sounded...
• 87 Vanagon for Sale
  Historical mailing list - William W. Barker
  Tue, 11 Jul 2000 17:14:59 -0400
  ...New brakes, tires, exhaust, air flow meter and cv boots. Solid, runs well. Well cared for. Full repair records available. Air Conditioning, Cassette Player...
• Re: BenT quiz
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Wed, 20 Oct 2004 08:45:08 +0200
  ...for high rank officers who didn�t want to get their boots muddy in the battlezone ( who of them will :)) but not sure about...
• Re: Interior Colors Query
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Jan 2008 00:51:49 EST
  In a message dated 1/4/08 12:42:30 AM Eastern Standard Time, bootlvr@HOTMAIL.COM writes: > The 85 GL's have brown...
• Re: NVC: Golf Mk IV parts?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Sun, 19 Oct 2008 23:53:22 -0400
  ...small interior parts for a 2003 > Golf, i.e., the shifter boot and some knobs for the stereo? Is my only > choice the stealership...
• Re: Bear Attacks Camper NVC
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:06:55 -0700
  ...Polar bears who have ripped > to top out of an igloo. Boots and jackets and mittens are laying around > with some pink stains in...
• Re: Tranny Oil Question '66 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Joseph J Helwig
  Thu, 16 May 1996 07:04:53 -0600
  ...I have both of the new boots and I'm wondering if I should >drain the oil completely and then refill the tranny with...
• Air Box-Capacitor Fix?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Jan 1997 14:28:13 -0600
  ...Pull the rubber boot back to expose the >wires going into the connector. Find wires #2 and #4 (the numbers are >either on the...
• Eurovan wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Mon, 5 May 97 14:18:00 -0500
  ...had been done before I bought it (Left outer CV boot, both rack boots, waterpump & timing belt). As you may know EV parts are...
• Re: Buzzing stick shift and Redline?
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Westfalia
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 12:29:00 -0500
  ...Is there any fluid dripping from it? Squeeze the boot, is there any fluid in the boot? If so, from my experience change them...
• Re: 86 Vanagon wiring question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:58:36 -0400
  ...Be advised, it would be necessary >to pull back the rubber boot to make certain the wires aren't twisted >inside the boot. > >Hope...
• Re: Hot brakes!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 21 Apr 2018 15:49:21 +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: Digijet rough/wandering idle and bucking at slower speeds
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Fri, 27 Sep 2013 02:44:57 +0000
  Had the boot off last weekend when I installed the new FI's. Wiped 'er down and inspected. Seems in good shape. Even installed...
• Re: Power steering rack seals shot
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Tue, 18 Aug 1998 12:49:57 -0500
  ...But I found my rubber boots broke in '91 (40K miles). From the way it broke I believe the factory anti-rust spray caused...
• '80 aircooled power loss follow-up - long
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Foust
  Fri, 29 Oct 2004 09:52:13 -0500
  ...Hopefully this weekend I can replace the torn cv boot and change the tranny lube. Get a new windshield and get the wiper pump...
• Re: Inner tie rods
  Historical mailing list - Tom C
  Fri, 21 Jan 2022 15:40:59 -0500
  ...Grab > the wheel at 3 and 9 position and while you look at the steering rack boot, > try to rock the wheel side to...
• Re: Driver's side power Window not working
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:04:34 -0400
  ...Inside the rubber boot in the door jamb area the wires can and often do break. Some times it is completely other times it...
• Complete axle shafts!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 18 Jan 2000 20:16:29 -0500
  I have obtained an excellent deal on a small quantity of complete Lobro original-equipment axle shafts, with CV joints and boots attached. This...